Norway moved to highest risk category

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Norway moved into the highest-risk category on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of travel advisories for destinations around the world.

This Scandinavian country moved up to “Level 4: Covid-19 Very High” just as the country relaxed most of its domestic Covid-related restrictions over the weekend. Neighbours Sweden and Denmark are listed in the CDC’s Level 3 category.

In Eastern Europe, Bulgaria also moved into the Level 4 category on Monday. The destinations that fall into the “Covid-19 Very High” Level 4 category have had more than 500 cases per 100,000 residents in the past 28 days, according to CDC criteria.

The people should avoid travelling to locations designated with a “Level 4” notice, the CDC recommends. Anyone who must travel should be fully vaccinated first, the agency advises. Nearly 90 destinations are now listed as Level 4.

Both Norway and Bulgaria were previously listed as “Level 3: Covid-19 High.” The Level 3 category applies to destinations that have had between 100 and 500 cases per 100,000 residents in the past 28 days.

The CDC’s travel notices range from Level 1 (“low”) to Level 4 (“very high”). The CDC does not list the United States in its travel advisories.

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