Covid-19: Australia’s Queensland warns of surge in cases
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s Queensland state warned on Tuesday that more cases of COVID-19 were expected to emerge as authorities scrambled to include an outbreak linked to the virulent UK variant, throwing Easter travel plans into disarray. Officials reported eight new locally acquired cases on Tuesday, taking the total in the latest outbreak to 15 so […]
Albania begins mass COVID vaccinations before tourist seasons
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania began a mass inoculation campaign Sunday ahead of the summer tourism season after acquiring 192,000 doses of Chinese coronavirus vaccine Sinovac earlier this week. Hundreds of individuals age 70 and above gathered at Tirana’s main Skanderbeg Sq. to get a jab in two big tents. Liri Bizhiti, 76, one of […]
Saudi inbound tourism spending likely to reach $25.3bn by 2025
DUBAI: According to market research firm Euromonitor International, Inbound tourism spending in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach $25.3 billion by 2025, recovering from the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “World inbound tourism spending collapsed by 57 % in 2020, and our forecast expects it to rebound by 82 % in 2021,” Caroline Bremner, head […]
Lithuania extends lockdown
The Lithuanian government announced on Friday to reinstate restrictions on non-essential travel between municipalities that would remain in place till April 6. The movement restrictions will be in place from Saturday, March 27, till April 6. “The approaching holiday period may lead to an increasing number of individuals moving between municipalities, which enhances the risks […]
Japan to launch digital vaccine passport
(Reuters) – Japan is set to issue digital health certificates to citizens who’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19, joining China, the EU, and different nations which have adopted related measures aimed at opening up abroad travel, the Nikkei reported on Saturday. In line with international standards, the certificate can be managed on a mobile app, allowing […]
No intent to change Covid-19 unlocking plans, British Prime Minister
LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday make it clear that nothing in the COVID-19 data to change his plans for a piecemeal easing of lockdown in England, with the next major steps due to take place next month. On Monday, there will be a smaller change, allowing groups of 6 to meet […]
Thailand considering quarantine-free entry for vaccinated tourists
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand plans to allow vaccinated foreigners to go to the southern resort island of Phuket without quarantining on arrival in a step toward reviving the nation’s big but battered tourism industry. Beginning in April, the nation is also shortening the quarantine period for arrivals from overseas to 10 days from 14. Thailand’s […]
France gear up travel restrictions as a surge in COVID-19 cases noticed
PARIS: The French government announced increased police checks on Friday to enforce travel restrictions in place in Paris and several other regions as coronavirus instances continue to soar around the nation. Checks at train stations, airports, and motorway tolls will “increase from immediate effect”, the prime minister’s office mentioned, describing the situation as “critical” amid […]
Germany put France in COVID-19 high-risk zone list
BERLIN: Germany will classify France as a high-risk zone for COVID-19, Chancellor Angela Merkel mentioned, in a move that could see Berlin tighten border controls and require mandatory quarantine to enter the nation. The decision will come into force on Friday and be announced by the national health institute, the Robert Koch Institute, according to […]
Tourism surge in Hawaii as covid guidelines loosen up
HONOLULU (AP) — Tourists are traveling to Hawaii in larger numbers than officials anticipated, and many are wandering around Waikiki without masks, despite a statewide mandate to wear them in public. Hawaii’s “Safe Travels” program reported that about 28,000 individuals flew into and throughout the islands on Saturday, the highest number of travelers in a […]
