Italy gradually moving towards reopening
MILAN — Italy plans to start emerging from rolling partial lockdowns that were imposed during a fall virus surge, announcing Friday the reopening of outdoor dining and schools at all grade levels in lower-risk regions beginning April 26. The government’s decision to set a date for the openings that initially were deliberate to begin no […]
France to impose 10-day quarantine for travelers coming from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, South Africa
France will order a strict 10-day quarantine for all travelers coming from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa beginning April 24, the prime minister’s office stated on Saturday, in a bid to prevent the spread of a coronavirus variant first found within the South American county. France decided this week to suspend all flights to […]
Turkey to offer ‘Weeding Tourism’
Turkey’s tourism sector has turned to international wedding organizers this yr to boost the tourism economy from the adverse effects of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. “Wedding organizers are more profitable than other types of tourism,” Nalan Yesilyurt, a board member of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies. “The money spent in a week alone throughout […]
Covid-19: Ontario imposes new restrictions as cases remains high
In fighting with Coronavirus, Ontario will step up enforcement powers for police and extend its stay-at-home order to a minimum of six weeks in a bid to curb the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases, but won’t institute paid sick days — despite modelling showing that cases will remain high through the summer without additional support for essential workers. Speaking […]
IATA and Eurofins Partner to Push Travel with Testing
(Geneva) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an agreement with Eurofins to incorporate its worldwide COVID-19 testing network into IATA Travel Pass. Eurofins is a leader in bio-analytical testing with 800 laboratories across 50 countries. As part of the partnership, Eurofins’ dedicated COVID-19 portfolio encompassing multiple test types and hundreds of COVID-19 sampling […]
New Zealand trials ‘early warning’ COVID-19 app at border
WELLINGTON: New Zealand border staff on April 15 began trialing a monitoring app designed to detect COVID-19 before the user develops any noticeable symptoms, in what is believed to be a world first. The app, “elarm”, connects to wearable devices such as fitness trackers and smart watches, using artificial intelligence to check variables such as heart […]
Northern Ireland to ease lockdown
In the acceleration of lockdown exit plans, Northern Ireland will open outdoor dining by the end of April and hotels from late May, the British region’s government announced, to revive its economy. All retail, outdoor restaurant and bar services and gyms will open on April 30, the Northern Ireland Government mentioned after earlier indicating they would open later in May. Indoor eating and […]
Australia considers staggered reopening of borders
(Reuter): Australia will consider a staggered re-opening of its international borders to permit residents who’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel abroad first, Prime Minister Scott Morrison stated on Thursday. Australian residents and everlasting residents can’t depart the nation on account of coronavirus restrictions until they have an exemption while returning international travelers have to quarantine […]
Will do utmost to prevent COVID spread ahead of Olympics, Japan PM Suga says
(Reuters) : The 2020 Games, already delayed by one yr, are due to begin in fewer than 100 days, even as Japan expands quasi-emergency measures to halt a fourth wave of infections. Japan has exhibited “poor performance” in containing virus transmission, along with restricted testing capacity and a slow vaccination rollout, according to the commentary […]
Switzerland’s to ease Covid restrictions from next week
The Swiss government announced further easing of its COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday, permitting restaurants to reopen outside terraces from next week and sports events to happen with audiences. The government mentioned cinemas, theatres, and concert venues will even be allowed to readmit guests from Monday, April 19, although guests must wear masks and maintain a […]
