Coronavirus times: what documents Ecuadorian travelers need

In the first weeks of the health crisis caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 most of the countries they rushed to close their borders. The flight industry was one of the hardest hit, but now _with most countries relaxing Covid-19 rules_ passenger numbers are approaching pre-pandemic numbers.

However, in recent weeks there has been an increase in covid-19 cases around the world, although a drop is already being registered.

Global cases fell 3% last week to 6.6 millionwhile the deaths were 12,689, a figure similar to that of the previous seven days, according to the epidemiological report published this Wednesday by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Cases fell 24% in Europe, which despite this continues to be the region with the most weekly infections (2.4 million), while in Asia-Pacific 2.1 million were reported (52% more) and in America, the 1.6 million infections in the seven days analyzed represent a decrease of 12%.

In America, deaths fell by 2% to a total of 5,757, in Europe they fell by 6% (4,235) and in Asia-Pacific the deaths were 1,628, 19% more than in the previous week.

Anticovid measures have been eliminated in most nations, as vaccination progresses. In any case, it is good to know the requirements before traveling to certain countries.

The European Union accepts as equivalent the anticovid vaccine certificates of Ecuador and four other countries

The US will no longer ask international travelers for a covid-19 test to enter

Brazil will not require a vaccination certificate for foreigners entering the country

To facilitate travel, the popular Kayak flight search engine has implemented a tool to review international health restrictions.

For example, the map shows that if a traveler from Ecuador has a full anticovid vaccination, You do not need to present a covid-19 test or quarantine to enter 160 countriessuch as the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Chile, or Argentina.

On the other hand, there are 35 countries to which vaccinated Ecuadorians can travel, as long as the required covid-19 tests are presented. Among these nations are Qatar, South Korea, Japan, Bermuda or the Cayman Islands.

While in Anguilla, Hong Kong and Jersey, in addition to tests, the traveler must necessarily carry out quarantine.

While 29 countries, such as Russia, China, New Zealand or Taiwan, only people who return to their country or those who are in special circumstances can enter.

Take into account that regardless of sanitary measures, the ordinary requirements are maintained. That is, presentation of identity card, passport or visa, depending on the country of destination. (YO)