Benjamin Maréchal, who tested positive for the coronavirus a little over 15 days ago, thought to travel serenely thanks to his Belgian certificate of healing. It was not. Indeed, this document which proves that an individual has been restored from covid has no value abroad, despite being presented as valid by the rules written by the Belgian and American authorities. See instead.
The host from RTBF therefore joined the USA via Switzerland. At check-in, in Zaventem, his certificate of healing was refused. Instead, he is asked for a negative PCR test to be able to leave. In the end, he was able to pass on condition that he provided a medical certificate authorizing him to travel. This must be provided by a doctor and must mention the patient’s state of health and the national registry number.
Benjamin Maréchal arrived in New York after all, but his return to Belgium was just as difficult. The latter believes that his healing certificate should allow him to easily return to Belgium. Except that his flight passes through London where only a negative test can enter English soil. Then place the antigen test and the PCR test.
The host arrives in London but three hours late and misses his correspondence to Brussels. Fortunately, he finds a solution by returning to Frankfurt, where he will take a plane to Brussels. But in Germany, we only recognize the PCR test. Once again, his certificate of healing has no value.
And even to return to Belgium, this certificate is not recognized. To return to Brussels, he had to use the PLF (Passenger Location Form) and a negative test.
Benjamin Maréchal recounted his misadventure on Facebook, where he gave a rant. “There is no European rule, no harmonization. Belgium’s procedure is terribly theoretical but does not stand the test of reality. Even the most legalistic citizens would end up saying it. This document is bullshit “.