Covid-19: Sydney toughens lockdown as Australia’s cases rise
Sydney – The Australian city of Sydney on Saturday announced a shutdown of building sites, banned non-essential retail and warned fines for employers who make staff come into the office as new COVID-19 cases kept rising three weeks into a citywide lockdown. Authorities in New South Wales state, of which Sydney is the capital, also […]
France to welcome vaccinated travellers restricts others
Paris – France Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday to reimpose restrictions on unvaccinated travellers from a series of countries to counter a rebound in COVID-19 infections while opening its doors to those who are fully vaccinated. From Sunday, July 18, non-vaccinated people coming from the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, the Netherlands and […]
Moscow lifts QR Code Requirement for Restaurants, Cafes
Moscow — From the beginning of Monday, July 19, Muscovites and guests of the capital will no longer be required to present QR codes in order to dine indoors at Moscow’s restaurants, cafes and bars, authorities in Moscow said on Friday. The softening of restrictions in the Russian capital reflects their devastating impact on restaurant […]
US President hints at boosting travel between US and Europe
At a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Biden was asked about ending restrictions that bar most European visitors from entering the United States. Biden said Thursday that a team that is advising him on the pandemic “brought that subject up. It’s in the process of (considering) how soon we can lift the ban […]
British ministers consider placing France on the travel red list
United Kingdom: British ministers are considering putting France on the travel red list over concerns related to the Beta variant of COVID-19, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported, citing sources. The proposal was discussed on Wednesday as part of the review of international travel by officials, the newspaper reported, adding ministers agreed to monitor the situation. […]
Canada is likely to allow fully vaccinated travellers by early September, Cruise ships by November
Toronto – Canada may allow fully vaccinated travellers into the nation by early September, the country’s prime minister mentioned on Thursday, if the current trend in vaccination rate and public health conditions continue. Justin Trudeau made the remarks in a call with Canadian provincial leaders, according to a readout of the call released by his […]
UNWTO-Grupo Xcaret In Mexico, Tourism As A Partner To Sustainable Development
A new agreement between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Grupo Xcaret shows how public-private partnerships can promote destinations and rural environments through tourism. The extension of the collaboration between UNWTO and the Grupo Xcaret has coincided with the opening of the new Hotel Xcaret Arte, an important investment that reveals the confidence of the […]
IATA Calls on States to Follow WHO Guidance on Cross-Border Travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to COVID-19 and international travel. It will be presented to the WHO COVID-19 International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Thursday 15 July. Specifically, WHO recommended that […]
Covid-19: Australia extends Sydney lockdown
Sydney – Australian authorities extended a lockdown in Sydney on Wednesday by at least 14 days, after three weeks of initial restrictions failed to stamp out the biggest outbreak of COVID-19 this year in the country’s largest city. New South Wales state Premier Gladys Berejiklian said restrictions would need to remain in place until at […]
Covid-19: Spain’s several regions impose restrictions
Madrid: Spain’s two-week COVID-19 contagion rate kept rising on Monday (Jul 12), more than tripling in two weeks as infections have soared especially among young people. Health emergency chief Fernando Simon said the pace of increase had reduced in recent days as officials believe the latest wave is nearing its peak. He praised new restrictions […]
