Tourists coming to Iceland are allowed to take a bus from Keflavík Airport on their way to the quarantine again.
Previously, tourists who were coming were instructed to use a private car, taxi or rental car on their way to the destination, as part of the stricter security measures announced on 19 August.
The Directorate of Health, the National Police, the Icelandic Tourist Board and the Icelandic Transport Authority have now updated instructions due to disease prevention measures regarding the transport of arriving tourists.
These instructions state that:
1. In general, when the 2-meter proximity limit cannot be respected and the journey takes longer than 30 minutes, drivers and passengers must wear face masks. Children born in 2005 and later are excluded from masquerade.
2. Instruction manuals for COVID-19 from the epidemiologist will be available at the entrance of the car (for printing in Icelandic and English).
Hand cleaners must be provided at the entrance for passengers to use when entering the vehicle.
4. Passengers should walk slowly in and out of the vehicle at regular intervals.
5. Passengers must be seated around the vehicle. Those who are in a close relationship can sit together.
6. If the bus is used to transport passengers who have been quarantined, the following applies:
(a) The bus may carry only half the number of passengers allowed. (A bus with a license for 40 passengers can take a maximum of 20 passengers, etc.).
b) Everyone should wear a face mask.
As always, those seeking further information or advice should go to the excellent government of Iceland Help page COVID-19.
Source: The Nordic Page