If you are experiencing any type of sick or acute illness symptoms, do not go to work or walk-in to the clinic. You should stay home and call the Medical Appointment line at DSN 479-2273 or commercial 06371-46-2273.
Current Threat Levels
Current HPCON: Bravo
Current CDC Community Risk Level: Medium
Current COVID-19 Cases
For the latest COVID-19 cases within Rheinland-Pfalz (aka Rhineland-Palatinate), check the Robert Koch Institute website.
For a current heat map of risk areas within Germany, click here.
Rheinland-Pfalz Guidance and Restrictions
The state of Rheinland-Pfalz amended the 33rd Corona Control Ordinance effective Sunday, May 1, 2022. This ordinance remains in effect until May 28, 2022. This ordinance continues to put personal responsibility on citizens and eases most restrictions. Only basic protective measures such as mask requirements in hospitals and public transportation remain in place.
Guidance for personnel who received the J&J COVID-19 vaccine
Germany no longer considers one dose of J&J as fully vaccinated. Individuals who do not meet full vaccination requirements are treated as non-vaccinated *off-base in Germany and are subject to German regulations. This means individuals with only one dose of J&J will likely experience problems attempting to use off-base hotels, restaurants and other establishments that require 2G (fully vaccinated or recovered) or 2G+ (a negative test in addition to being fully vaccinated or recovered).
Additionally, individuals traveling to Germany with only one dose of J&J must comply with German Entry Restrictions and the Foreign Clearance Guide to include a negative COVID test, digital registration, and quarantine requirements when entering from a high risk or virus variant area.
- Military personnel, DOD civilians, and DOD contractors who are traveling to Germany with orders on official business are exempted from quarantine requirements while conducting official business, as long as they have not been in a virus variant area in the 10 days prior to their arrival, as defined by the Robert Koch Institute.
Individuals vaccinated with J&J must meet one of the following additional requirements in order to achieve fully vaccinated status in Germany:
- Received an additional dose of either J&J or an mRNA vaccine
- Received two additional doses, for a total of three shots, in order to become boosted
- Individuals with proof of recovery which occurred after receiving one dose of J&J are considered fully vaccinated
- Individuals with proof of recovery prior to receiving one dose of J&J are considered fully boosted
*Ramstein Air Base is a U.S. military installation and maintains the current U.S. recommendations for full vaccination on base. On base, individuals meet the definition of fully vaccinated with one J&J shot and boosted with a second dose of either J&J or an mRNA vaccine. U.S. guidelines do not count recovery from COVID-19 as any dose in a series of vaccinations.
Exceptions for Vaccinated Members
The state of Rheinland-Pfalz has authorized some exceptions to COVID-19 regulations for those who are not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 and are fully immunized (14 days past a second inoculation) -or- who are symptomless and have a certificate of recovery. Germany requires proof of three inoculations to be considered "boosted." Detailed information can be found in the COVID-19 Exemption from Protective Measures Ordinance. The following is a summary of the exemptions:
- Do not have to quarantine after having direct contact with a person who has contracted COVID-19 (unless infection is from a virus variant).
- Do not have to quarantine after returning from a COVID-19 high risk area. People who return from a virus variant area will still require a 14-day quarantine even if they are immunized.
- Note: Federal guidelines still require a negative COVID test, proof of vaccination or recovery for all travelers (ages 6+) arriving via airplane into commercial airports.
ATTN: The State of Rheinland-Pfalz and local military commanders agreed in writing to allow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control vaccination card to suffice as proof of vaccination in all businesses within the state. It is recommended that personnel keep a copy of the agreement with them.
EU Digital Certificate for Vaccinated Members
The digital vaccination record is an additional option for documenting COVID vaccinations. Vaccinated people within the EU, including Americans, can store information such as the date of their shots and the type of vaccine they received on their smartphones. The digital pass can also be used for cross-border travel as part of the EU-wide COVID health pass system.
For more information and step-by-step instructions, click here. If a booster is administered, you must update the information by getting a new QR code at a pharmacy.
We recommend bringing a copy of this agreement with you when you visit a participating pharmacy to get your QR code.
Wear of Face Coverings on Base
Effective April 8, 2022:
In accordance with the latest host nation ordinance, mask wear on Air Force installations in the KMC is now optional everywhere except the medical clinic and public transport. Masks are no longer required at the Exchange, Commissaries, and Shoppettes. The 3G requirements (vaccinated, recovered or tested) in the workplace and at other locations on base have also been removed.
Personnel exhibiting symptoms or close contacts of someone with COVID-19 should continue to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status. Additionally, unit commanders and establishments may continue to implement more restrictive policies based on mission and safety requirements. Mask requirements, if any, will be indicated by signage posted near entrances.
Guidance for Base Events
DoD and EUCOM have released new guidance enacting travel restrictions and limiting the size of DoD sponsored meetings, events, and conferences. Units conducting events in 86th Airlift Wing facilities on Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) installations should be conducted safely and in conjunction with COVID-19 mitigation measures. Events should be held in a virtual environment to the maximum extent possible. Additionally, USAFE-AFAF recently published recommendations for events and gatherings.
Guidance for US and Non-US Civilian Personnel
For the latest guidance concerning our US and Non-US civilian workforce, click here.
