Canada planning proof of vaccination for international travel
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is working to create a digital vaccine passport that would allow citizens to travel abroad and it should be available in the next few months, government officials said on Wednesday. The government is collaborating with the provinces and territories to develop a proof of vaccination that will facilitate cross-border travel […]
New Zealand plans to begin re-opening borders early next year
Vaccination rollout will speed up, with all eligible ages able to book in their vaccine by 1 September Move to 6 weeks between doses to ensure more NZers at least partially vaccinated as soon as possible in face of Delta risk Phased approach to reopening border with self-isolation pilot this year and set up of […]
UNESCO announces partnership with Airbnb to boost cultural tourism and protect Mexico’s heritage
UNESCO and Airbnb will develop comprehensive tourism innovation and community inclusion projects to incorporate the creative sector and the micro, small, and medium cultural and tourism entrepreneurs into the sustainable tourism value chain. Destinations far from traditional tourist corridors, small towns, and places immersed in nature showed an increase in bookings in Airbnb Mexico, revealing […]
Covid-19: Melbourne lockdown extended for a week after new cases reported
Canberra – Australia’s second-biggest city Melbourne will remain locked down for a second week after reporting 20 new Covid-19 cases as it struggles to stamp out infections caused by the highly infectious Delta variant of the pandemic. Melbourne had been due to exit the lockdown on Thursday, the sixth for its five million people in […]
EU will not change its safe travel list this week, official says
Brussels – The European Union will not change its safe travel list this week, an EU official informed news agency on Monday, allowing non-essential travel from the US to continue for the time being despite a surge in COVID cases there. The list at the moment comprises two dozen nations, including the US, Japan and […]
London’s Tower Bridge stuck open after a technical glitch
London — London’s Tower Bridge was stuck with its roadway arms raised at about 14:30 BST on Monday, snarling traffic on both sides of the River Thames. The city of London Police said the 127-year-old crossing was closed “due to technical failure”. Drivers – and pedestrians – have been warned to avoid the area. The […]
Israel Update its Travel list, lifts travel ban on citizens returning from UK
Jerusalem: Israel updated its travel list which shall take effect on Monday, 16.8.2021, below is the new destination classification list: Yellow locations – low COVID-19 risk Travel to these destinations is permitted. However, upon return to Israel, vaccinated travellers from these destinations shall be required to enter isolation until negative test results have been received […]
Norway Global travel advice to be extended until 1 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs says
Oslo: Norway Foreign Affairs Ministry on Thursday (Aug 5) extend its global advice against non-essential travel to all countries with the exception of the EU/EEA countries, Switzerland and the UK. In addition, the advice against non-essential travel no longer applies to certain countries and regions on the EU’s list of epidemiologically safe third countries, i.e. […]
EU to review safe travel list could reconsider U.S. status
Brussels – The European Union will next week review the list of states from which non-essential travel is allowed underneath coronavirus restrictions and will rethink the inclusion of the United States, an EU official stated on Friday. The EU list currently includes two dozen nations, together with the US, Japan and Australia, that are considered […]
Covid-19: Italy rolls out ‘Green Pass’ for Public Venue Access
Rome — The “Green Pass” is now required to enter archaeological sites, gyms, theatres, indoor pools and the indoor sections of restaurants, bars and cafes. To obtain a certificate, individuals must show they have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine approved for use in the European Union, recovered from COVID-19 in the […]
