EU member states have recommended changing the way Covid-19 travel rules are applied in the bloc, shifting away from the risk profile of countries to that of individuals.

“Under the new recommendation, Covid-19 measures should be applied taking into account the status of the person instead of the situation at regional level, with the exception of areas where the virus is circulating at very high levels,” the European Council — representing the member states — said in a statement.

It suggests that travellers going from one EU country to another should not face any additional restrictions if they can show an EU Covid certificate proving they are fully vaccinated, have a recent negative test, or a certificate that they have recovered from Covid in the preceding six months, AFP reports.