The digital Covid certificate proving that its holder
\nis vaccinated, has recovered from the infection or has tested negative for the
\nvirus came into effect in the European Union on 1st July. During the pandemic, travelling has been more
\ncomplicated, requiring lots of forms, tests and vaccination certificates issued
\nin different languages, which customs officials were not always able to
\nunderstand. The new digital certificate, which is identical across the Union,
\nis intended to facilitate access to member states. The QR coded document can be
\nprinted on paper or downloaded on mobile phones and read by customs officials via
\nspecial scanners. <\/p>\n
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In Romania, the Special Telecommunications Service has
\ncreated a secure online platform providing access to the Covid certificate, at certificat-covid.gov.ro.
\nUsers must first type in a valid email address, which allows them to obtain the
\ncertificates for all family members. The personal numerical code then also
\nneeds to be typed in, as well as the data in the ID card used when the person
\nin question got their vaccine, obtained proof of recovery from the infection or
\na negative Covid test result. The system also requires other data such as the
\ncounty where the vaccine was administered and the dates of the first and second
\ndoses. Parental consent is required in the case of children under the age of
\n14. <\/p>\n
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Very importantly, the Special Telecommunications
\nService recommends obtaining the certificate at least five days before
\ntravelling abroad for those who are fully vaccinated and at least 12 or 48
\nhours before for persons who have taken a rapid test or PCR. A hotline will also be
\navailable for those who wish to get hold of the certificate but are not very
\ncomfortable using the digital platform. In the case of persons with a negative
\nCovid test result, the certificate is valid 24 hours for rapid antigen tests
\nand 72 hours for PCR tests. In the case of persons who have recovered from the
\ninfection, the certificate is valid 180 days of the date of the first positive
\ntest result. Finally, the certificate will expire in July next year for those
\nwho are fully vaccinated. <\/p>\n
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1st July traditionally marks the start of
\nthe summer holidays, an opportunity for the Romanian authorities to announce
\nthe lifting of further restrictions, with a beneficial impact for the tourist
\nsector. More persons will be allowed to attend private events; clubs,
\nrestaurants and cafes can now stay open until 2 am, more spectators will be
\nable to attend sports events, and hotels and guesthouses can function at full
\ncapacity. Some performances can even be held with 2,500 spectators or more,
\nprovided a 2m physical distance is respected. (CM)<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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