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1,792 cases; 10 deaths: https://www.covid.is/data
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Iceland claims success against coronavirus: Schools and businesses re-open after just 1,799 cases and 10 deaths following rigorous testing and tracing strategy to isolate every case
- Iceland has reduced its daily infection count from 106 to single digits or zero
The tests will be offered to travellers landing at the Keflavik airport, the country’s international airport, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.
According to the government, no later than June 15, travellers are expected to be given a choice between a 14-days quarantine or being tested for the virus upon arrival, or otherwise proving that they are free of coronavirus infection.
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Iceland eased its national alert against the coronavirus on Monday, allowing for public gatherings of up to 200 people and night clubs and gyms to reopen as the country nears complete recovery from the outbreak.
The North Atlantic nation, which limited the virus spread through a meticulous test and trace strategy and a full lockdown, has confirmed 1,804 infections and 10 deaths. But there have been only five reported new cases in May, and more than 99% of infected persons have recovered.