GURUGRAM Haryana on Wednesday reduced the price of Covid-19 RT-PCR tests for Covid-19 from Rs 900 to Rs 700. An amount of Rs 200 can be additionally charged for home collection. This is the fifth such revision in nearly six months. Initially, private labs in the state used to charge Rs 4,500 for an RT-PCR test. On June 19, they were asked not to charge more than Rs 2,400. On September 1, the price was capped at Rs 1,600, and on October 2, it was brought down to Rs 1,200. This was further reduced to Rs 900 on October 30. “The state government, under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, has directed that no private laboratory should charge more than Rs 700 for RT-PCR tests, inclusive of GST/taxes, costs of pick-up, PPE, packing, transportation of samples, documentation and reporting, in Haryana. For home collection of samples, labs can charge Rs 900 for the test,” said Rajeev Arora, ACS, health department, Haryana. He added that advice from experts had been taken and cost of kits and consumables had been factored in before the move. The government order directed that all laboratories must adhere to the guidelines and SOPs while conducting Covid testing and follow protocols laid down by the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Union ministry of health and family welfare. Non-adherence, it added, could invite penalty under IPC Section 188. “We have informed all private labs and hospitals to charge according to the new order,” Gurgaon chief medical officer Virender Yadav said. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookTwitterInstagramKOO APPYOUTUBE

This‌ ‌article‌ ‌is‌ ‌reviewed‌ ‌regularly‌ ‌on‌ ‌a‌ ‌monthly‌ ‌basis‌ ‌by‌ ‌‌Wego‌’s‌ ‌editorial‌ ‌team‌ ‌to‌ ‌ensure‌ ‌that‌ ‌the‌ ‌content‌ ‌is‌ ‌up‌ ‌to‌ ‌date‌ ‌&‌ ‌accurate‌.‌ Updated 15 July 2021 Months after its first few cases were reported, COVID-19 pandemic is still raging on all around the world, wreaking havoc on stability and economy. But countries are fighting back with travel restrictions, quarantine measures, and perhaps primarily, upping the testing capacities. If you’re in France or are looking to travel to the country, what do you need to know about COVID-19 testing in France? Testing requirements for visitors entering FranceTravellers arriving from Green List CountriesTravellers arriving from Orange List CountriesTravellers arriving from Red List CountriesTravelling from French Overseas CountriesTesting at Paris airportWhen should I get tested in France?Where can I get tested in France?How much is the cost for COVID-19 test in France? Testing requirements for visitors entering France According to France’s Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs website, depending on your point of departure, you may be subject to a COVID-19 test before boarding or arrival. A list of countries of departure has been drawn up on the basis of the health indicators. Travellers arriving from Green List Countries Countries on the “green” list Countries in the European space European Union, Andorra, the Holy See, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland Albania Australia Bosnia Canada Hong Kong Israel Japan Kosovo Lebanon Montenegro New Zealand North Macedonia Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore South Korea Taiwan The United States of America Vanuatu If you are vaccinated You are not subject to any health measures. If you are not vaccinated Upon boarding, each traveller aged 11 years or older must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 72 hours before the flight. Travellers arriving from Orange List Countries Countries on the “orange” list All countries not listed on the green list and red list. If you are vaccinated Upon boarding, each traveller aged 11 years or older must present a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before the flight or a negative antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before the flight. If you are not vaccinated You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior. Each traveller aged 11 years or older must present a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or a negative antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before departure. You may be subject to a random test when you arrive in France. You must pledge to self-isolate for 7 days. Travellers arriving from Red List Countries Countries on the “red” list Afghanistan Argentina Bahrain Bangladesh Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Democratic Republic of Congo India Maldives Namibia Nepal Oman Pakistan Paraguay Russia Seychelles South Africa Sri Lanka Suriname Uruguay Zambia If you are vaccinated You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior. Each traveller aged 11 years or older must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 48 hoursbefore departure. You will be tested when you arrive in France. You must pledge to self-isolate for 7 days. If you are not vaccinated You can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior. Upon boarding, each traveller aged 11 years or older must present a negative PCR or antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before the flight. You will be tested when you arrive in France. You will be subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine supervised by security forces. Travelling from French Overseas Countries Each overseas territory sets its own entry conditions and possible restrictions curfew, lockdowns, etc. based on the local epidemiological situation. Travel between Metropolitan France and some overseas territories is only possible if you have pressing grounds for travel. You must in that case have a travel certificate for overseas territories, available on the Interior Ministry’s website. The specific conditions for each overseas territory are available on the website of the prefecture or high commission of the relevant territory. Guadeloupe French Guyana Martinique Mayotte New Caledonia French Polynesia Reunion Saint Barts and Saint Martin French side Saint Pierre and Miquelon The French southern and Antarctic territories Wallis and Futuna Testing at Paris airport You can get tested at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport or Orly Airport up to 72 hours before your flight. You will need to present your flight ticket and the Doctolib booking confirmation to reach the terminal. The PCR test results done at the airport are sent to passengers in french and english by dematerialised way, by text message or email. They also can be consulted on Cerballiance’s website within 48 hours maximum. Available only in Orly Airport, rapid PCR test slots are available and remain limited in number. These rapid tests are only offered to passengers with a flight ticket for a same-day flight on departure and only for passengers who have made an appointment beforehand. They allow rapid results to be obtained within 1 to 2 hours. The passenger tested will be charged 20€. The COVID test is done for free for French Nationals. Non-residents can benefit from free testing with a medical prescription or if they are identified as a contact case subject to presentation of the European Health Insurance card. Rates for persons living outside France PCR tests 50€ Antigenic tests 30€ At Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport Location Terminal 2E, above the TGV station on the same level as the flight board, follow instructions on the terminal. Opening hours From Monday to Saturday from 700 to 1700, and Sunday Book your appointment here. At Orly Airport There are two testing centers within the Orly Airport Location Orly 3, door 34A, Arrivals area. Centre dedicated to rapid antigenic tests RAT on appointment only. Opening hours From Monday to Sunday from 700 to 1900. Location Orly 4, door 42D, Departures area. Centre dedicated to PCR tests on appointment only. Please note that rapid PCR tests can be carried out in less than 60min on appointment only and are only available to passengers with a same day departure. Opening hours From Monday to Sunday from 700 to 1900. Book your appointment here. When should I get tested in France? Common signs of the infection listed on France government website include respiratory symptoms, fever, coughing, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. If you are experiencing these symptoms or recently came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, you can locate a general practitioner nearby online to make an appointment. You’ll then get a prescription to be tested at the nearest facility. Alternatively, if you came into contact with someone who tested positive, you may be contacted for tracing purpose. You’ll be directed to the nearest testing facility. Where can I get tested in France? A geographical map of labs performing COVID-19 test is available on the French Ministry of Solidarity and Health website content in French. Cities all across France are also setting up a free pop-up or mobile testing centres, the list of which can be found on the websites of each local government. Pharmacies across France are now authorized to offer a serology-based rapid test that detects antibodies in the blood. The presence of antibodies may suggest that you have been infected by the virus within the past two to three weeks. The Health Authority of France content in French recommends that this rapid test is used only for diagnostic purposes and to be followed up with medical biology examinations carried out in the laboratory. While we do recommend consulting the geographical map above, here are some COVID testing centers available in the Île-de-France region Paris Paris 4th La Scala laboratory, 2 place Baudoyer 75004 9 to 2 Monday to Saturday 9 to 2 for priority audiences 2 to 5 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Paris 13th Eurofins CEF laboratory, Mairie du 13e, 3 rue Philippe de Champagne 75013 From 8 to 5 Paris 15th Cerballiance Paris and IDF Est laboratory, Mairie du 15è, 31 rue Péclet 75015 From 8 to 130 for priority audiences prescription or SMS from the CPAM From 130 to 530 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Paris 17th Biolam LCD laboratory – Parc Martin Luther King, entrance at 52 rue Gilbert Cesbron, 75017 From 9 to 2 for priority audiences From 2 to 7 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Paris 18th Biolam LCD laboratory, place Dorléac, 10-12 rue Maurice Grimaud 75018 From 9 to 2 for priority audiences From 2 to 7 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Paris 19th Guevalt laboratory, Espace Pierre Girard, 5/7 rue Pierre Girard From 930 to 2 for priority audiences From 2 to 6 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Seine-et-Marne Lognes 77 Armainvilliers laboratory, Espace Diderot 97 boulevard du Segrais 77185 From 9 to 6 Dammarie-Les-Lys 77 444, avenue du Général Leclerc From 9 to 2 for priority audiences From 2 to 6 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Yvelines Trappes 78 Eurofins CEF laboratory, 2 allée Antoine de Saint Exupéry 78190 From 8 to 2 for priority groups From 2 to 5 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Mantes-la-Jolie 78 Cerballiance IDF Ouest laboratory, Espace Les Eglantines, 1 rue Georges Braque 78200 From 8 to 2 for priority audiences From 2 to 6 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Poissy 78 53 avenue Blanche de Castille, 78300 From 8 to 2 only for priority audiences Essonne Evry 91 Cerballiance IDF Ouest laboratory, 2 clos de la Cathédrale 91000 From 9 to 7 Massy 91 Screening center, 4 Place de l’Union européenne 91300 From 9 to 2 for priority groups From 2 to 6 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Hauts-de-Seine La Défense 92 Biolam LCD laboratory, CNIT screening center, 2 Place de la Défense 92092 opposite the pharmacy From 9 to 2 for priority groups From 2 to 6 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Issy-les-Moulineaux 92 Biolam LCD laboratory, 239 Rue Jean Jacques Rousseau 92130 From 9 to 2 for priority audiences From 2 to 6 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Seine-St-Denis Bondy 93 Guevalt laboratory, Espace Chauzy, esplanade Claude Fuzier 93140 From 8 to 2 Saint-Denis 93 Biolam LCD laboratory, 6 rue de la legion d’honneur 93200 From 9 to 2 for priority audiences From 2 to 6 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Val-de-Marne Fontenay-sous-bois 94 Biomega laboratory, Salle Pacquot, 18bis rue de Neuilly 94120 From 9 to 2 for priority audiences From 2 to 6 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Vitry-sur-Seine 94 Cerballiance IDF Sud laboratory, Place du marché, 7 Avenue Henri Barbusse, 94400 From 8 to 2 for priority audiences From 2 to 6 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Val-d’Oise Argenteuil 95 Biolam LCD laboratory, 9 boulevard Héloïse 95100 From 9 to 2 for priority audiences From 2 to 6 for people without a prescription and without an appointment Cergy 95 Cerballiance IDF Ouest laboratory, 2 rue de la Pergola 95000 From 8 to 2 for priority groups From 2 to 6 for people without a prescription and without an appointment How much is the cost for COVID-19 test in France? All Covid-19 tests in France are free for people living in the country. This is not always the case for non-residents. Some laboratories charge people who are not in the French healthcare system. Prices range from €30 to €50.

Almost all Covid restrictions for mainland France have been lifted, including the suspension of the Pass Vaccinal as of March 14th, 2022. Here are the latest updates on the ongoing restrictions, how to get tested or vaccinated in Paris, and requirements for travelers to enter France, and what to do if you test positive for Covid. Table of contentsCurrent RestrictionsTravel to France Health Pass or “Pass Sanitaire” becomes the Pass VaccinalIf You’re in France or the EUEligibilityGetting the PassCan This Pass Be Used Anywhere in the EU?Where to Get Covid Tests What Happens if You Test Positive for Covid in FranceWhere to Get Vaccinated if You’re a Resident Current Restrictions As of February 12th, fully vaccinated travelers from any country in the world can enter France without needing a negative Covid test before departure however, everyone needs to be boosted.Non-vaccinated travelers coming from a “green country” including EU, UK, United States, Canada can enter France with a negative result of a PCR test less than 72 hours or an antigen test less than 48 hours before departure departure of the first flight in the event of a connection.As of March 14th, the Pass Vaccinal is only required for visitors to hospitals and nursing homes not for patients.As rates of Covid are currently still high in France as of June 27, 2022, and the French government has recommended people start wearing masks in public transport again, I highly recommend travel insurance with Covid coverage that covers the cost of the seven-day required self-isolation in case you test positive additional hotel costs, flight changes, delivered food, in addition to the regular travel insurance that would cover hospitalization. Travel to France All fully vaccinated travelers can enter France without restrictions, no matter which country they are traveling from. Only Pfizer Comirnaty, Moderna, AstraZeneca Vaxzevria, Johnson & Johnson Janssen, or AstraZeneca Covishield vaccines are accepted. To be considered “fully vaccinated”, anyone age 18 or over wishing to enter France must have received either two shots plus the booster, or one Janssen plus the booster children under 18 do not need the booster shot. Ignore the “number of months between shots” going around that’s more applicable for people who are already in the EU. There’s no plan to require a fourth shot 2nd booster in France, so as long as you’ve received the initial vaccine plus the booster at least 7 days before you arrive, you should be okay, even if many months have passed since then which is the case for many seniors over 65 who started getting boosters in the summer of 2021. IMPORTANT having recovered from Covid is NOT considered a substitution for a vaccine shot or booster outside of the EU because there is no consistent way to track Covid recovery status in most countries like there is in the EU. So if you have two vaccine shots then Covid, you still need a Booster shot to be considered “fully vaccinated” . Note from the US Embassy in France website “French authorities accept the CDC card as evidence of vaccination for entry into France.” As of February 12th, a Covid test is NOT required to enter the country for vaccinated travelers anymore, no matter where you’re traveling from. For those who are NOT vaccinated, the French government has specific rules, dividing travelers into two groups based on where you’re traveling from or have been living in the past several months, regardless of nationality unless you’re French If you’re traveling from a “green” country — including the United States, the UK, all EU countries European Union plus Andorra, the Holy See, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland, and Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada , Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Ivory Coast, South Korea, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Grenada, Greenland, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Faroe Islands, Mauritius, Solomon Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya , Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Lesotho, Lebanon, Liberia, North Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malawi, Maldives, Morocco, Mauritania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, New Zealand, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint- Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, El Salvador, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sudan, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, East Timor, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe — each traveler over age 12 needs a negative result of a PCR test less than 72 hours or an antigen test less than 48 hours before departure departure of the first flight in the event of a connection. The rest of the countries not listed above are “orange”, including Australia, Travelers from these countries who are not vaccinated can only travel to France if you have a reason ie work, family emergency, etc from the official list here. Anyone over age 12 must have a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or a negative antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before departure. You may be subject to a screening on arrival, and will have to self-isolate if you test positive. Health Pass or “Pass Sanitaire” becomes the Pass Vaccinal UPDATE The Pass Vaccinal was suspended on March 14th. In France, the Health Pass Pass Sanitaire was required to access places where there are typically large crowds, such as stadiums, festivals, fairs, exhibitions, and airports for anyone 11 years old and up. It was required at all cultural centers and events with more than 50 people, as well as bars, restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes, trains, planes and tour buses long distances. From January 24th, 2022 until its suspension on March 14th, anyone over the age of 16 also needed the Pass Vaccinal, which was only valid with an up-to-date vaccine, not a negative Covid test. If You’re in France or the EU Eligibility If you’re in France or the EU, you will need to be fully vaccinated to obtain the Pass Vaccinal. That means two shots or one Janssen plus the booster shot starting at three months after your last shot or documented recovery from Covid. If you already have a Pass Vaccinal, it will no longer be valid once four months have passed until you get the booster or one month with the Janssen vaccine. If you’ve gone past the four months, you only need the booster to get the Pass Vaccinal back again, you do NOT need to start over and get all three shots. Still confused? The French healthcare service Améli has created this calculator to tell you when you’re eligible for another shot, and what date your Pass Vaccinal will expire in French, but here’s what you need to know to fill it out– the first screen asks your birthdate, in the day/month/year format– then it’s asking if you’ve tested positive for Covid since your last vaccine shot “oui/non” is yes/no– the next window asks the name of the last vaccine you received – and the next question asks the date of the last vaccine shot also in day/month/year formatThe final screen then shows you two dates the first one in black is the date when you are eligible for a booster, and the date in the brown box is the date that your Pass Vaccinal will no longer be valid without it you usually have a window of one month to get the booster. Getting the Pass Although the Pass Vaccinal is no longer required for now in France since March 14th, it’s still possible to get one digitally through the TousAntiCovid app with a scannable QR code that serves as proof that you have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 the printout you receive when vaccinated. If you get your vaccine in France, it automatically uploads to the app when you scan the QR code, so no need to do anything but present it when asked. You can also use a printout with QR code if you don’t have a smartphone. EU residents should be able to scan their QR code into the TousAntiCovid to use when in France. Can This Pass Be Used Anywhere in the EU? Several European Union countries have started using an EU Digital COVID Certificate EUDCC, previously called the Digital Green Certificate. This is now required in all 27 member states. It consists of information about an individual’s vaccination, test and/or recovery status in regards to COVID-19. Formulated as a QR code, the person traveling can choose to carry either a digital or paper-based certificate. Covid Testing Tent at a Pharmacy Where to Get Covid Tests Tests for non-French residents/citizens and non-vaccinated French residents are €25 for the rapid-result antigen test and €49 for the PCR test. The antigen tests can be done at any pharmacy in about 15-20 minutes without an appointment however there may be a line, try another pharmacy if there’s a long wait. PCR tests take up to 24 hours for the results sent via email/text message, and can be done at some pharmacies as well as clinics all over Paris with an appointment. The interactive map of some of these centers is on the TousAntiCovid app. You can also find them listed at dépistage or by simply using the Doctolib website to find and book online type “covid” into the search bar. Or just walk into the nearest pharmacy look for the neon green cross and you’ll usually see a sign for “Test Covid”. You can purchase self-tests in pharmacies. If you have a French Carte Vitale you can get two free self-tests at the pharmacy if you’re a “cas contact”. NOTE Since October, the Covid test isn’t free for French residents unless you have a doctor’s prescription or are vaccinated but show symptoms. What Happens if You Test Positive for Covid in France If you test positive for Covid while in France, you are required to self-isolate for seven days at your own cost. If you took the test on your final day before leaving France, that usually means you’ll need to extend your trip, possibly switching hotels, and that you’ll need to have food delivered if someone you know can’t bring it to you going to the pharmacy or to see a doctor or emergency room is allowed if you’re masked. If you are fully vaccinated, you can take another test on the fifth day if you have no symptoms, and if it’s negative you are considered free to travel. If you test positive again. However, you will need to extend the self-isolation for a total of ten days with the possibility of re-testing on the seventh day. If you are not fully vaccinated, you must self-isolate the full seven days or ten days if you test positive on the seventh day. You can purchase home tests at the pharmacy to check yourself these are free if you have French health coverage, but will need an antigen or PCR test at the pharmacy or doctor’s office to be considered clear to travel. The French State doesn’t cover any of these costs, so it’s HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you purchase travel insurance with Covid coverage that includes not only medical costs hospitalization, medications, etc but also any additional lodging and fees to change your travel dates trains, flights, etc. It’s wise to have a Plan B ready just in case one or more people in your party test positive. If you’re in the French healthcare system ie give your carte vitale number when testing, your Covid status may automatically be shared with your designated generalist, and you will receive an email or text message asking you to notify them of anyone you may have infected so they can be notified. You will also receive a letter to get two free Covid home tests that you can pick up at any pharmacy. If you think you should see a doctor, you can either ask a pharmacist for a list of the nearest generalists they usually have this information, ask your hotel to call a doctor to come to your room you can also call to have one come to your apartment 24/7, SOS Médecins, dial 3624 from anywhere in France, or 01 47 07 77 77 in Paris, or go online to to make an appointment with a generalist you can see a map of the closest ones to you. If you need urgent medical attention and cannot easily get yourself to the nearest emergency room “urgences”, call 112, the European-wide emergency service number they speak English. Where to Get Vaccinated if You’re a Resident All adults residing in France with a Carte Vitale can be vaccinated free of charge. You can get vaccinated by your generalist, at the temporary vaccination centers in certain stadiums, town halls, community centers, etc, and at pharmacies. Make an appointment at the Covid Vaccination Center closest to you on the same platforms or Doctolib, or on the Vite Ma Dose! app. You can also register to let them contact YOU as soon as an opening is available at CovidListe. Vaccinations are free for anyone in the French healthcare system.

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