European Union Aims To Open Borders To Outside Travelers By July 1

The EU is planning to gradually open its borders to some travelers from outside the EU by July 1st and is urging member countries to allow travel between EU nations by Monday. The pandemic situation is improving across member states, and the European CDC has reported that internal borders are no longer effective in controlling the virus spread. The significance of transmission through tourism is considered small compared to local transmission. In early 2020, Europe was the pandemic epicenter, leading to travel restrictions starting in February, with a full block on non-European travelers by mid-March.

What is the EU's plan regarding its borders by July 1st?

• To maintain current travel restrictions

• To open borders only to EU citizens

• To gradually open borders to some travelers from outside the EU

• To close all borders to non-EU travelers

What did the European CDC report about internal borders?

• They should be strengthened to prevent transmission

• They are no longer effective in controlling the virus spread

• They are highly effective in controlling the virus spread

• They are only effective for non-EU travelers

According to the European CDC, what is the likely impact of tourism on virus transmission?

• It will be the main cause of virus spread

• It will have a significant impact compared to local transmission

• It will probably be small compared to ongoing local transmission

• It will completely stop the virus spread

When did Europe become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic?

• In March and April

• In February

• In May

• In January

When did the EU impose travel restrictions on non-European travelers?

• In late April

• In early May

• In mid-March

• In early February