Germany
Germany is to shut all schools and shops from today following a surge in coronavirus cases.
Most shops will be closed until January 10.
Non-essential shops including hairdressing salons and beauty parlours will have to close their doors from today.
Meanwhile, schools and nurseries will only be allowed to offer emergency care.
“The FCDO is not advising those already travelling in Germany to leave at this time,” writes the FCDO on its website.
“Travellers should follow the advice of the local authorities on how best to protect themselves and others, including any measures that they bring in to control the virus.”
Britons are allowed to enter Germany without providing an essential reason, however, they will be subject quarantine both on arrival and on their return back to the UK.
“If in the ten days before you travel to Germany, you have been in an area designated as presenting an increased risk of infection, you must register online in advance of travelling to Germany,” states the FCDO.
“This online registration process replaces the paper landing cards previously required for travellers from risk areas.
“On arrival you must travel to your accommodation and quarantine there for ten days. After five days it is possible to secure release from quarantine with a negative test.”