VALID DOCUMENTS

C-19 Bulletin for WOC 2021

• New or changed information are purple;
• ban on any orienteering activity on Thursday 1st of July;
• on-Arrival/Accreditation Testing on Thursday 1st of July 10 – 20:00 (not in form yet), the time of the testing which you have filled in the form is not decisive – organisers will make time schedule – see in the NEWS section of covid-19 page.
• accreditation on Thursday 1st of July 8 – 22:00;
• the accreditation of one entire Team may be divided in smaller groups (max. 3 accreditation waves);
• NEWs 23.6.2021: Fully vaccinated person with the positive result of the PCR test will be tested once more in Liberec hospital (more detailed PCR laboratory test), if also this test will be positive –  this person is considered as infectious and will go to 14 days isolation.
• FAQ on special section.

C-19 Presentation:

• you don’t need to send us the results of tests undergone for entering CZE,
• new pricing of PCR/Antigen(see below),
• FFP2 indoors, outdoor by non-compliance with social distance 2 m,
• training areas on 1st of July are closed.

ENTERING CZE

Your citizenship and the country of your departure (if you spent there more than 12 hours here) to Czech Republic are two different things!

The exception from the on-arrival quarantine (RED, DARK RED country) applies for Athletes, Team Officials, Caretakers, IOF Officials and Jury members. They only need to have a negative PCR test result from CZE to start Training/Event activity. While waiting for results (i.e. after undergoing a PCR test), it is allowed to go outside to get some fresh air, but not train.

Please be aware that you are responsible to ask or find out currently valid rules by yourself. If you don’t understand the rules please ask, we will make our best to help you! Violation of the the rules will lead to facing of the consequences did by responsible Czech organs.

1/ According your citizenship

EU+ citizen:

• it is possible to enter the country for any reasons

EU+ countries: EU members, The Swiss Confederation, The Kingdom of Norway, The Republic of Iceland, The Principality of Liechtenstein, The Principality of Andorra, The Principality of Monaco,The Republic of San Marino, The Vatican City State.

NON EU+ citizen need:

• a confirmation issued by the National Agency of Sport of the Czech Republic (they have 5 working days for issuing!)
• a confirmation about “being athlete on TC” issued by the Czech Orienteering Federation (COF)

Both certificates are provided by organisers, please contact us on covid@woc2021.cz 

2/ According your departure country 

• Binding is the valid travel map and valid List of countries.
• Online Passenger Form.
• The colours of the countries change each Friday, please check it before your arrival!
• Part A is for EU+ and the permanent residents of this countries.
• Part B is for NON EU+ (it is not available on english yet)

VACCINATION/after 21.6.

• For EU+ is accepted:
  • please see part A

• For Non EU+ is accepted:
  • please see part B

WEAK POSITIVES

Who has previously (max 180 days) before entering the Czech border suffered on c-19 disease is considered as weak positive and need medical certificate of being sick. He/she does not need any testing for entering the country. Be aware of the graphics above, there are differences between part A and B.

TESTING FOR TRAINING CAMPS

1/ EMS Liberec

After prior agreement we’re able to plan testing together with this company, they have mobile team = place and time according your needs. Please send us fulfilled List of the tested people together with the email with request for Testing.

• a single PCR test 1 400 CZK/ approx. 54 EUR/ 24 hours for result;
• a single antigen test 500 CZK/ approx. 20 EUR / 5 hours for result;
• the costs are final;
• applies for all tests done after 8.6.2021.

What should I do if I ONLY received an E-MAIL, after C-19 testing in CZE?
Send your name, surname, date of birth and telephone number to the email dispecink@ems-liberec.com

What should I do if I ONLY received an SMS, after C-19 testing in CZE?
Send your name, surname, date of birth and telephone number to the email dispecink@ems-liberec.com

2/ Drive-In Liberec

Self-service (we are not helping with arranging!) by the company Gendetective  in OC Nisa (map)

• 1 000 CZK/ 24 hours for having test results
• Manual for entering

3/ Drive-In Mladá Boleslav

Self-service (we are not helping with arranging!) by the company Gendetective  in OC Olympia (map)

• 1 000 CZK/ 24 hours for having test results
• Manual for entering

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

INDOOR –  respirator or other protective equipment without an exhalation valve with a filtration efficiency of at least 94% (class FFP2 / KN 95). This apply also in car!

OUTDOOR – respirator or social distance 2 meters necessary.

ACCOMMODATION

By the check-in to accommodation, you will be asked to provide a negative PCR (max 7 days old) or antigen test (max 48 hours) / proof of vaccination / medical certificate of suffering on C-19. After each 7 days spent on one accommodation you have to make another test, if you don‘t have proof of vaccination or medical certificate. Antigen test in the form of an on-spot self test is enough, it is possible to purchase appropriate sets in the pharmacies.

NEWS

29.06.2021

Testing schedule for 1st July:

28.06.2021

New List of countries valid from 28th June.

The updated travel map (valid from 28th June).

11.06.2021

Croatia, Switzerland, Cyprus, Estonia and the Azores will be included in the orange category.

Poland, Romania and Monaco will be in the green category.

07.06.2021

After 21.6. the colour system should work only for NON EU+ countries according to the press conference of the Czech Minister of Health Adam Vojtěch. The information in detailed are not official.

From Monday, June 7, the Azores will move to the red category of countries. Germany, Slovakia and Luxembourg will be included in the orange category. San Marino and Japan will be in the green category. List of countries.

The duty to wear respirator (FFP2) 14 days after the arrival it is not valid anymore.

01.06.2021

Vaccinated person has to provide following certificate (only these documents are accepted on the borders!!).

28.05.2021

From Monday  31.05.2021 Cyprus, Lithuania and Sweden will be in the red category according to the degree of risk of infection. Malta will move to the green category. The orange category will include Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy and Poland.

21.05.2021

Croatia, the Netherlands and San Marino will be in the red category according to the degree of risk of infection. Romania will move to the orange category.

17.05.2021

Slovakia and France will move to the red category of countries. The updated List of the countries.

There is a new agreement about a recognition of the fully vaccination did in CZE, GER, AUT, HUN, SVK, SLO proved via official certificate. We are communicating with the local authority the details currently, we will inform you as soon as we know how this will work.

12.05.2021

Gathering max. of 30 people possible. By keeping of the social distances (at least 2 m), mass starts by trainings are possible.

11.05.2021

Important changes: Non-EU+ citizens require an official confirmation issued by the National Agency of Sport of the Czech Republic even if they come from the EU+ country! For issuing, please contact us (covid@woc2021.cz).

10.05.2021

FAQ: I have suffered Covid-19 disease previously, should I still undergo a PCR test?

If you have at least 14 days but not more than 90 days from the first positive RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 you don’t need to undergo any PCR test (nor in home country before traveling nor in CZE after arrival).

You only need to fulfill this certificate, which contains the stamp, the doctor’s identification details and the telephone number. Please take the original with, the copy to covid@woc2021.cz, we have to forwarded to the local health authority. Otherwise you need to fulfill the online passenger form.

Aplies only for the EU+ countries!

07.05.2021

From Monday, 10 May, all the remaining retail segments and most of the services closed so far will be able to open, gathering max 30 persons outdoor.

Israel will be moved to the green category, Slovakia to the orange category of countries. The updated List of the countries .

30.04.2021

From Monday May 3 – Norway and Azores will be moved to the orange category, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia and the San Marino to the red category of countries. The List of the countries.

27.04.2021

There are a new rules for entry and return released. The black colour was added, from these countries is not possible to come to the CZE currently.

24.04.2021

From Monday April 26, Iceland will be moved to the orange category, Bulgaria and the Azores to the red, while Lithuania will be included in the dark red category of countries. Updated  List of the countries according to the level of risk.

20.04.2021

It seems that the Ministry of Health of the Czech republic will issue an updated List of the countries according to the level of risk each Weekend. We will inform you via this channel on regular basis.

18.04.2021

Updated Training Camp Bulletin. All changes are written red, the most important ones:

• Pricing for testing in CZE was changed,
• GDPR topic added,
• FAQ extended.

List of the countries according to the level of risk was changed, valid from Monday 19.04.2021: Finland, Ireland and Malta orange, Belgium and Denmark red. 

12.04.2021

List of the countries according to the level of risk was changed, valid from 12.04.2021: Denmark  orange, Italy red, Croatia dark red.

FAQ: Why we should send the PCR-test results to organisers? There are lot of private information inside, how the GDPR issue will be handled ?

The Czech Orienteering Federation is as the receiving organisation responsible that the incoming teams will be informed and that all the necessary data (PCR test results, ) will be prepared if some of the Czech administrative organ will ask (police, local health authority, National Agency of Sport,…). During the camp each time we as organizers have to be able to show the PCR-test results, send the contact information and know where the teams are (accommodation, training areas).

All the personal data (PCR test, phone nr., email address) will be deleted during autumn 2021, when the organisation of the WOC 2021 will be fully accomplished. 

10.04.2021

The Czech Ministry of Health change the previous promising loose up, the gathering since Monday still max 2 persons outdoor/indoor.

09.04.2021

(!!!) We kindly ask all the teams to book the testing appointment for bigger groups (5+ people) if possible. In case of 1-4 persons is the testing company not able to guarantee the PCR test result within 6 hours. Please keep this on your mind by planning, especially by the departure PCR testing (!!!).

From Monday 12. 04. 2021 the Lockdown is lifted up:

• no police controls by crossing the regions
• gathering inside up to 10 persons
• gathering outside up to 20 persons
• HOWEVER still the rule 14 days with FFP2/face mask after arrival to CZE from foreign country (efficiency 94% or more) applies!

05.04. 2021

Updated List of countries with a low risk of COVID-19 contagion was published HERE. There are no significant changes (Belgium and Netherlands dark red, Ireland and Malta red).

Updated rules for entry and return were published. No significant changes. It is not possible to enter CZE from countries with extreme risk of Covid-19 transmission, list of these countries here.

01.04.2021

FAQ: How and when do we get the test-results ?

The results should come to e-mail from the table you have sent us previously as preparation for testing.  It could take longer period (the laboratory turn on the testing machine only when it’s full = 90 samples). But it should fit into 12 hours.

FAQ: As we all are tested and gotten negative results– is it still needed to use facemasks: in the hotel (hotel-personnel is also tested on Monday) or in the car?

Facemask (94% efficiency and more) or respirators have to be worn independent from negative test for 2 weeks after arrival (according law). Outside definitely. In the car also. Inside the hotel? We will recommend to use them also in the hotel – if anyone will be positive, all people he/she will meet without appropriate equipment will be in preliminary quarantine and need to undergo 1 or more PCR-tests…

31.03.2021

FAQ: Since we’re coming from a red country, is it possible to take our PCR test in czech territory after 5 days but train during this period? We want to use this test for coming back home.

This is currently not possible.

You have to undergo the PCR-test in CZE within 5 days after arrival, but definitely before you start proper training! While waiting for results, it is possible to go for one FOREST TRAINING. This exception applies only to waiting time, not for the period before undergoing the test!

29. 03. 2021

Testing organized by the WOC 2021 Team is possible each day (incl. Saturday and Sunday) between 8-20:00. Please book the appointment in advance.

Updated List of countries with a low risk of COVID-19 contagion was published HERE.

FAQ: What does it mean to be tested 72 hours prior to entering Czech borders?

This time period starts with testing. Figuratively speaking “after putting a stick into your nose” you have 72 hours to be in the Czech Republic. The staff on borders will verify the time on your certificate. Be aware of the fact that some of the certificates evidence only the date of making the test, some also time, some even time of issuing the document. To be sure that your testing will be accepted, we recommend doing the entering PCR test as close to arrival as is possible!

27. 03. 2021

State of emergency in the Czech Republic is prolonged till 11th of April. Some rules will be most probably lifted or change. We will inform you via this channel.

Any time you can contact us on covid@woc2021.cz.

26. 03. 2021

Training camps Bulletin within the current COVID-19 rules.

26. 03. 2021

Training camps and COVID-19 rules presentationHERE.

22.03.2021

Updated List of countries with a low risk of COVID-19 contagion was published HERE.

15.03.2021

Updated List of countries with a low risk of COVID-19 contagion was published HERE.

12.03.2021

From Monday 15th of March, Hungary, Sweden and Madeira will be recognized as  dark red countries. Finland and Monaco will move to the red category, while Portugal will be orange.

08.03.2021

Updated List of countries with a low risk of COVID-19 contagion was published HERE.

26.02.2021

The Czech goverment has annouced the final decision about the Lockdown. It will last till 28.03.2021. There are significantly restrictions in the possibilities for entry to the country and for free movement within the Czech Republic.

We will continue to update the information about training opportunities once the lockdown and embargo have been lifted.

21.02.2021

From Monday 22. 02. 2021 it is compulsory to wear respirators FFP2/KN95/N95 or disposable mask from nano material on public places such as shopping centres, public transport and hospitals.

16.02.2021

There is an exception from five-day self isolation for professional athletes and members of the national teams coming for official Event/Training camp. After entering the territory of the Czech Republic from a red / dark red country, it is necessary to undergo a PCR test for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the Czech Republic at one’s own expense within 5 days and to have a negative result of a proven test in form of certificate. You also have to show official Invitation letter on the borders/air port.

15.02.2021

Updated List of countries with a low risk of COVID-19 contagion was published HERE.

08.02.2021

More detailed information you can find  HERE.

We still hope there will be some changes during next days (exception of quaranteene in case of training or similar), if yes we will inform you ASAP here on the page. The final decision about Euromeeting will be taken on 20th of February 2021.

05.02.2021

New rules for entering CZE is valid. The situation is not predictable (wor how long? some exceptions?). There is Jizerská 50 (part of Visma Ski Classics) next weekend, we want to see their solution. We will also have some important meetings.

Detailed information will be published here during the next week.

25.01. 2021

Updated List of countries with a low risk of COVID-19 contagion was published HERE.

22.01.2021

The state of emergency in the Czech Republic will last at least until 14 February 2021.

07.01. 2021

Updated List of countries with a low risk of COVID-19 contagion was published HERE.

27.12. 2020

Since today the Czech Republic is on level 5 of the PES Anti-Covid Measures:

• gathering max 2 persons
• catering service – only service window
• curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• sale of basic supplies only
• face mask indoor, outdoor on selected public locations
• limited accommodation possibilities
• pools, wellness centers, spas closed

More information you can find in the overview above .

21.12.2020

Updated List of countries with a low risk of COVID-19 contagion was published HERE.

10.12. 2020

Entry Conditions for the Czech Republic (CZE) 

The deciding document for the entry is the actual List of countries with a low risk of COVID-19 contagion (furthermore the List). During the time in the CZE all the foreign citizins has to obey all the valid measures, please inform yourself before entry HERE.

Deciding is the country from which you come to the Czech Republic (in case of staying longer then 12 hours).

EU + Countries

Member States of the European Union and the Schengen Area

green – no obligations in relation to the c-19 pandemic

orange – marked with * on the List, no obligations in relation to the c-19 pandemic

RED

• Fill the online Public Health Passenger Locator Form HERE before your arrival,
• submit a PCR test to the organizers (info@woc2021.cz):
  • right after arrival in the case of the test undergone in other EU+ Countries. The test has not to be older than 72 hours,
  • OR undergo a PCR test in CZE, more information below.

Third Countries

green – no obligations in relation to the c-19 pandemic

RED

• Fill the online Public Health Passenger Locator Form HERE before your arrival,
• undergo within 5 days after entry a PCR test in CZE (more information below), submit a result to the organizers (info@woc2021.cz),
• the Czech Orienteering Federation (as a receiving organisation) has to apply for a special permit issued by the Czech National Sports Agency (NSA). We need specific information from you, please write to – info@woc2021.cz.

Results of the PCR tests

We ask you to always send all the PCR test results for the whole coming group to info@woc2021.cz  The organizer will send the documents immediately to the Regional Hygiene Station of Liberec region.

PCR test in the Czech Republic

There are two possible places for testing in our region – Liberec hospital (50.7716883N, 15.0689133E) or in Česká Lípa hospital (50.6866311N, 14.5484203E). 

Price of the PCR – test in Liberec/Česká Lípa – 2 256 CZK

You have to book the capacity before coming.The organizers are ready to help you with the booking (system is running only in czech). For more information please write to info@woc2021.cz  

08.10. 2020

• The situation in the Czech Republic is getting worse (5300 new infected per day), however it is still possible to organise international events. EM is stil alive!
• Participants from NON-EU COUNTRIES with residence permit in an EU country are allowed to come without c-19 test in CZE. They have to bring their documents with.
• Stil we can’t say for 100% Euromeeting will be organised. In the case of cancellation, there will
  be still individual training possibilities available in the area.

07.10. 2020

• All EM-participants from NON-EU COUNTRIES except: SUI, NOR, AUS, CAN, KOR, NZL have to send necessary information (name, date of birth, passport nr., nationality, e-mail, phone nr., role, date of arrival to CZE, date of departure) for filling the form of Agency of Sport and undergo a c-19 test in CZE after arrival. 
• We ask individual teams to contact us as soon as possible (no later that October 10th) by email info@woc2021.cz to specify the numbers and information about accommodation (name + address), team leader (e-mail + phone nr.).
• current RED COUNTRIES (need c-19 test in CZE and filling of the Form done by czech Agency of Sport): SPA

02.10.2020

• We have an important meeting with regional hygiene station on monday 5.10. They will prepare special restrictions and request for Euromeeting.
• There elections in CZE on 2.-3.10., we are expecting new restrictions in the next week.
• We still hope the Euromeeting will be organise according planned shedule.

September

• Actual czech “COVID-19” rules are to be find here: https://www.mvcr.cz/mvcren/article/coronavirus-information-of-moi.aspx
• The teams which are not able to come due to COVID-19 will have no invoice. Other changes are subjected to rules written in Bulletin 1.
• The Czech National Sport Agency declares special rights for the athletes coming for international events held in the Czech Republic. In the case of restrictions we as organizers will help you with the necessary administration. More here: https://www.agenturasport.cz/vstup-zahranicnich-sportovcu-do-cr/ (only in czech so far).
• From September there will be written “weekly news” on this webpage, where you can find current information about coming to the CZE for foreigners, measures, test-possibilities…