Operational protocols in air, road and maritime transport, in the context of prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Order of the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy No. 169, dated 05.06.2020 “On the application of operational protocols in air transport, road transport and maritime transport, in the context of prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic”, which aims to reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission as much as possible, has come into force.

Previous knowledge of these protocols and their precise application by all passengers will not only increase safety, preventing the spread of the COVID-19 infection, but will also significantly facilitate all procedures to be followed. Specifically:

Management of operations in air transport

In addition to compliance with hygiene and distancing rules, in accordance with the rules in force for the protection of personal data, passengers must fill out a declaration on their COVID-19 status before being allowed to board the aircraft (boarding pass), during check-in (Annex 1 of this protocol).

Management of road transport operations

In the transport of travellers, travel with reduced capacity will be permitted, respecting distance and hygiene rules. Licensed transport operators must ensure compliance with hygiene measures, social distancing and the rules for boarding/disembarking travellers.

Management of port operations

To prevent the spread of Covid-19, checks will be carried out on passengers and crews, and detailed measures will be taken for ventilation, disinfection, emergency treatment and risk prevention of imported cases.