Portugal Specific Risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
11 Sep 2020
This country has reported a recent increase in case numbers of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Following a review of the public health risk assessment process, the mainland of Portugal has now changed from a moderate risk to a high risk of exposure to COVID-19.
- Please check the fitfortravel Portugal page regularly for updates on any changes to the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Advice for Travellers
There is a high risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) in mainland Portugal
- You are advised to avoid non-essential travel to mainland Portugal.
There is a moderate risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the Azores and Madeira.
- You are advised to consider avoiding non-essential travel to the Azores and Madeira if you are at an increased risk of severe COVID-19.
To find out if you are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, check the following websites:
- Scotland: NHS inform website
- England, Wales and NI: see NHS.uk website
For further information, see Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and COVID-19: Health Considerations for Travel pages.