Covid-19 measures

Last update: 10 October 2022 This webpage will be updated regularly between now and the start of the symposium. Please note that the set-up of all events and sessions will be in line with the COVID-19 measures in force by the Belgian government at the time of the meeting. The current regulations imposed are:

Travelling to Belgium

COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in Belgium. Travellers are not required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a negative test. Exceptions remain when entering from high-risk countries or areas (no such countries or areas are currently listed).

High-risk countries and areas: Travellers entering from high-risk countries and areas are required to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, or testing, and complete the Passenger Locator Form.

All participants should adhere to the governmentally issued travel restrictions and guidance issued by the Belgian authorities and the region you are travelling from.

For all latest GENERAL INFORMATION concerning COVID-19 in Belgium, please check: https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/.
Participants travelling to Brussels from EU COUNTRIES: for information on the various measures in place, including quarantine and testing requirements (in various languages), please check: https://reopen.europa.eu/en/.
Participants travelling from OUTSIDE OF THE EU: for information regarding travel requirements (e.g. COVID-19 vaccination approval & testing) and visa application, please contact the Belgian embassy or consulate in your country.

General Covid-19 measures during the conference

In Belgium, the coronavirus barometer has been lifted since 16 May 2022. As a result, there are no more restrictions.
Nevertheless, we advice you to still keep in mind the following hygiene measures:

Wash your hands frequently
Stay home if you are feeling sick
Use a tissue, or cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand and turn away from other people
Face masks are no longer mandatory in public spaces and public transport, only in hospitals, doctor’s offices and pharmacies
If you are medically vulnerable, please wear a face mask

EU Digital COVID Certificate

A Covid-19 certificate is no longer needed to enter the congress venue.

COVID-19 PCR Test in Belgium

If you need to take a COVID-19 PCR test in Belgium, please find an overview of the test centres:

PCR-travel or -event testing without CTPC testing in private test centres

Brussels (Brussels Midi railwaystation a.o.): 41 euro
Brussels Airport: 67 euro

PCR-travel or -event testing in public test centres with CTPC (Covid Test Prescription Code): 50 euro

Step 1: create your CTPC. This can only be done by yourself. Your GP or the test centre can’t assist you on this.
- non residents or those without electronic access to their online personal health platform
Step 2: book your online appointment
- Mark that you have a CTPC, that you request a travel or event test appointment and that you don’t have symptoms
- Select a test centre near the conference venue (Heilig Hart Hospital Leuven, Naamsestraat 105, 3000 Leuven), give your CTPC and book your appointment
Step 3: get tested
Step 4: receive your test result
- in your online personal health platform under “mijn testresultaten*”
- via your CTPC and 4 last digits of your mobile number
- in your EU COVID Health Certificate