New York City reports first coronavirus case; US ramps up measures to contain outbreak, imposes limits on travellers who visited Iran
4 years, 10 months ago

New York City reports first coronavirus case; US ramps up measures to contain outbreak, imposes limits on travellers who visited Iran

Firstpost  

Trump said on Sunday that travelers to the United States from countries at high risk of coronavirus would be screened before boarding and on arrival, without specifying which countries. Washington: New York state confirmed its first positive coronavirus test, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Sunday night, as the US government said it would start screening travelers for the virus and hike production of protective masks. “We’re Ready” Trump said on Sunday that travelers to the United States from countries at high risk of coronavirus would be screened before boarding and on arrival, without specifying which countries. The United States has 75,000 test kits for coronavirus and will expand that number “radically” in coming weeks, US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday. Trump said on Saturday that the United States was also considering shutting the country’s southern border with Mexico to control the spread of the virus, adding: “We hope we won’t have to do that.” Mexico has reported four coronavirus cases.

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U.S. will require coronavirus testing for travelers from China
2 years ago

U.S. will require coronavirus testing for travelers from China

LA Times  

The U.S. announced new coronavirus testing requirements Wednesday for all travelers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge in infections. But the CDC’s action may be less about stopping a new variant from crossing U.S. borders and more about increasing pressure on China to share more information, said Dr. David Dowdy, an infectious disease epidemiologist at …

Covid-19 cases in the US surpass 100 million, says report
2 years ago

Covid-19 cases in the US surpass 100 million, says report

Firstpost  

According to health officials in China, Chinese cities are currently hit by the highly transmissible Omicron strains, mainly BA.5.2 and BF.7 Washington: The number of Covid-19 cases registered in the US since the start of the pandemic in early 2020 exceeded a staggering 100 million, Johns Hopkins University has said, amid a sharp spike in caseloads globally and the WHO …

With Millions Still Under Lockdown, China Adds More Curbs Across Cities
2 years, 4 months ago

With Millions Still Under Lockdown, China Adds More Curbs Across Cities

News 18  

Several COVID-hit Chinese cities from the country’s east to west imposed fresh restrictions and lockdowns on their populations on Thursday to contain flare-ups that are again threatening to disrupt local economies. Reducing people’s unnecessary movement for a few days – a softer type of lockdown – as soon as dozens of new cases emerge is a key practice of China’s …

Flying to the US? Soon you won’t need a COVID test
2 years, 7 months ago

Flying to the US? Soon you won’t need a COVID test

Al Jazeera  

The US had required travelers to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test if they were flying into the country. US President Joe Biden’s administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the US take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain …

Coronavirus restrictions are lifted across Latin America as cases drop
2 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus restrictions are lifted across Latin America as cases drop

LA Times  

Colombians will soon be going to movie theaters without having to wear face masks. Even as coronavirus cases rise half a world away in China and authorities there impose new lockdowns, plummeting infection rates in Latin America have led countries to eliminate restrictions on mass gatherings, lift some travel requirements and scrap mask mandates that have been in place for …

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
2 years, 10 months ago

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Hindustan Times  

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Health workers tests for Covid outside of a clothing market in Shanghai, China. China's local symptomatic Covid-19 cases nearly double Mainland China reported 402 locally transmitted Covid-19 infections with confirmed symptoms for March 9, official data showed on Thursday, nearly doubling from the daily count a day earlier. Hong …

Mexico weathers the Omicron surge, but experts warn against complacency
2 years, 11 months ago

Mexico weathers the Omicron surge, but experts warn against complacency

LA Times  

People wait outside a pharmacy to get tested for the coronavirus in Mexico City on Jan. 10. “This variant of COVID doesn’t have the lethality, the danger of the previous variant, the so-called Delta,” a smiling President Andrés Manuel López Obrador declared in a video address last week after disclosing that he had recuperated from a second bout of the …

Latest COVID updates: US blasts China over cancelled flights
2 years, 11 months ago

Latest COVID updates: US blasts China over cancelled flights

Al Jazeera  

COVID news from January 12: Biden administration warns it could act in response to China’s cancellations of US flights. 12 Jan 2022 - 16:45 GMT ‘Every corner’ of Americas is seeing increases in COVID cases: PAHO Coronavirus infections are increasing in every country in the Americas and the Omicron variant has been detected in nearly every nation in the region, …

EXPLAINER: What are the rules for travelers entering the US?
3 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: What are the rules for travelers entering the US?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. More telling, perhaps, is what's not included in Biden's …

The Latest: CDC says ages 18 and up should get booster shot
3 years, 1 month ago

The Latest: CDC says ages 18 and up should get booster shot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday broadened its recommendation for COVID-19 booster shots for all adults as the new omicron variant is identified in more countries. Walensky also encouraged Americans feeling unwell to seek out a COVID-19 test, saying “Increased testing will help us identify Omicron quickly.” ___ MORE ON THE PANDEMIC: — Nations around …

15 countries and spreading: Where has the Omicron variant been spotted
3 years, 1 month ago

15 countries and spreading: Where has the Omicron variant been spotted

Hindustan Times  

The Omicron variant of coronavirus is being feared upon due to its increased transmissibility and possible resistance to vaccines. France’s health ministry also said om Sunday that eight new Omicron cases have surfaced in the country. Here is the full list of countries where cases have been reported till now: South Africa Botswana Belgium Hong Kong Israel United Kingdom The …

Israel tightens travel restrictions over new COVID variant
3 years, 1 month ago

Israel tightens travel restrictions over new COVID variant

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel on Sunday approved barring entry to foreign nationals and the use of controversial technology for contact tracing as part of its efforts to clamp down on a new coronavirus variant. It also approved use of the Shin Bet internal security agency’s controversial phone monitoring technology to perform contact tracing of individuals confirmed with the new omicron variant …

Omicron Covid outbreak: Germany, Czech Republic find suspected case of new variant
3 years, 1 month ago

Omicron Covid outbreak: Germany, Czech Republic find suspected case of new variant

India TV News  

Highlights Germany finds suspected case of new COVID-19 variant, reported news agency AFP This variant is reported to have a significantly high number of mutations Medical experts, including WHO, warned against any overreaction before variant was studied. Germany finds suspected case of new COVID-19 variant, reported news agency AFP on Saturday quoting a regional official. Amid rising concern about a …

'Some reactions actually unjustified': South Africa over travel ban by nations amid new COVID variant 'Omicron
3 years, 1 month ago

'Some reactions actually unjustified': South Africa over travel ban by nations amid new COVID variant 'Omicron

India TV News  

Highlights WHO has named the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 as 'Omicron Several nations have already announced a ban on travellers from South Africa India has also said travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival in the country As several countries have decided to impose restrictions on travellers from South Africa amid concerns over the detection of the 'Omicron' …

U.S. to restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries
3 years, 1 month ago

U.S. to restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries

LA Times  

People line up for an overseas flight at O.R. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said flights will have to “be suspended until we have a clear understanding about the danger posed by this new variant, and travelers returning from this region should respect strict quarantine rules.” She warned that “mutations could lead to the emergence and spread of …

WHO designates new COVID strain Omicron as ‘variant of concern’
3 years, 1 month ago

WHO designates new COVID strain Omicron as ‘variant of concern’

Al Jazeera  

The World Health Organization has designated a new coronavirus strain detected in South Africa as a “variant of concern”, prompting countries around the world to impose travel restrictions amid fears over its potential spread. Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s COVID-19 Technical Lead, said on Friday that Omicron was designated as a “variant of concern” because it has some “worrying” properties. …

New U.S. rules on international travel: Here’s what you need to know
3 years, 2 months ago

New U.S. rules on international travel: Here’s what you need to know

LA Times  

More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to most international travelers, restrictions are shifting focus to vaccination status. Travelers from those countries will need permission from the U.S. government to come, but it can’t be just for tourism or business travel. Americans who are unvaccinated have to show proof of …

Coronavirus Updates: Nearly 3 Mn Vaccinated Indians Can Visit US from Nov 8 Under 'New Air Travel Policy'
3 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Nearly 3 Mn Vaccinated Indians Can Visit US from Nov 8 Under 'New Air Travel Policy'

News 18  

Coronavirus Updates: From November 8, an estimated 3 million visa holders from India, with proof of vaccination, will be able to travel to the United States under the new international air travel policy, the US Embassy in India tweeted. • A study ‘Targeting the pentose phosphate pathway for SARS-CoV-2 therapy’, published by the scientific journal Metabolite, has identified a potential …

US unveils new coronavirus rules for international travel
3 years, 2 months ago

US unveils new coronavirus rules for international travel

Al Jazeera  

Starting November 8 adult visitors to the US will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with few exceptions. All visitors older than two years, regardless of vaccination status, will also need to present a negative coronavirus test taken within three days of travel, according to an order signed by US President Joe Biden on Monday. “It is in the …

US easing virus restrictions for foreign flights to America
3 years, 3 months ago

US easing virus restrictions for foreign flights to America

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In a major easing of pandemic travel restrictions, the U.S. said Monday it will allow foreigners to fly into the country this fall if they have vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test — changes replacing a hodgepodge of rules that had kept out many non-citizens and irritated allies in Europe and beyond where virus cases are lower. …

US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors
3 years, 3 months ago

US working on new COVID-19 rules for international visitors

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is considering requiring vaccinations against COVID-19 and contact tracing of international visitors after the U.S. revamps current broad restrictions that bar many foreigners from traveling to the U.S., a top White House adviser said Wednesday. Jeffrey Zients, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, said that because of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, current travel …

European countries reimpose bans on US tourists
3 years, 4 months ago

European countries reimpose bans on US tourists

CNN  

CNN — The prospect of European travel for Americans has begun to diminish once more as countries adopt new measures in response to a recent surge in US Covid cases. Earlier this week, the European Union announced it was dropping the United States from its safe list, advising its 27 member states to reconsider allowing entry to nonessential US travelers. …

EU takes US off safe travel list, backs restrictions as Covid infections rise
3 years, 4 months ago

EU takes US off safe travel list, backs restrictions as Covid infections rise

India TV News  

The European Union recommended Monday that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infections there. The decision by the European Council to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice that it gave in June, when the bloc recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers before the summer …

European travelers frustrated by U.S. restrictions tied to COVID-19
3 years, 4 months ago

European travelers frustrated by U.S. restrictions tied to COVID-19

LA Times  

A traveler in Faro, Portugal, in May 2021. “But because of the U.S. travel restrictions we’ll be spending two weeks instead at a Caribbean resort in Mexico having margaritas.” Even though the European Union lifted COVID-19 travel restrictions on Americans in mid-June, the United States has not yet reciprocated, to the chagrin of millions of tourists and businesspeople on the …

Should you cancel travel plans because of the coronavirus delta variant?
3 years, 5 months ago

Should you cancel travel plans because of the coronavirus delta variant?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But the hyper-transmissible delta variant of the coronavirus has now forced some would-be travellers to cancel trips and others to …

WHO: 4 million new coronavirus cases reported globally
3 years, 5 months ago

WHO: 4 million new coronavirus cases reported globally

India TV News  

There were more than 4 million new COVID-19 cases reported globally in the last week, driven mostly by spikes in the Middle East and Asia. In the last week, the highest numbers of coronavirus cases were reported by the U.S., India, Indonesia, Brazil and Iran. After nearly a month of rising cases, WHO said the European region reported a 9% …

Iran records highest number of daily COVID cases in pandemic
3 years, 5 months ago

Iran records highest number of daily COVID cases in pandemic

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Monday reported more than 37,000 new coronavirus infections, the country’s single-day record so far in the pandemic, state media reported. State TV said health workers registered 37,189 new COVID-19 cases since Sunday — surpassing the previous daily record of 34,951 infections reported on Tuesday. Also on Monday, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the government …

Iran hits new COVID infection record for 2nd straight day
3 years, 5 months ago

Iran hits new COVID infection record for 2nd straight day

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran recorded over 34,900 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, setting the nation’s single-day record for cases as vaccinations lag, public complacency deepens and the country’s outbreak spirals further out of control. The previous record of 31,814 infections had been set only a day earlier, providing a sense of how quickly Iran’s latest surge, fueled by the contagious …

U.S. to keep existing travel restrictions due to surge in Delta variant infection rates
3 years, 5 months ago

U.S. to keep existing travel restrictions due to surge in Delta variant infection rates

LA Times  

The United States will keep existing COVID-19 restrictions on international travel in place for now due to concerns about the surging infection rate because of the Delta variant, according to a White House official. President Biden earlier this month said that his administration was “in the process” of considering how soon the U.S. could lift the ban on European travel …

US extends coronavirus closures of borders with Mexico, Canada
3 years, 5 months ago

US extends coronavirus closures of borders with Mexico, Canada

Al Jazeera  

Extension until at least August 21 comes days after Canada said it will ease restrictions for US travelers next month. The United States’ land borders with Mexico and Canada will remain closed to non-essential travel for another month, the US Department of Homeland Security has announced, just days after Canada signalled plans to ease restrictions on travel from the US. …

Iran’s daily new coronavirus infections hit another high
3 years, 5 months ago

Iran’s daily new coronavirus infections hit another high

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Tuesday broke another record in the country’s daily new coronavirus cases, even as Tehran and its surroundings went into lockdown, a week-long measure imposed amid another surge in the pandemic. The country’s health ministry announced 27,444 new cases and 250 deaths over the past day, bringing the overall death toll to 87,624 from among more …

The Latest: COVID-19 cases grow in hard-hit area of Missouri
3 years, 6 months ago

The Latest: COVID-19 cases grow in hard-hit area of Missouri

Associated Press  

MISSION, Kan. — The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients jumped by nearly 27% over the Fourth of July weekend in a hard-hit area of Missouri where immunization rates are low, leading to a temporary ventilator shortfall and a public call for help from respiratory therapists. ___ MORE ON THE PANDEMIC: — Indonesia seeks more oxygen for COVID-19 sick amid shortage …

Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads
3 years, 6 months ago

Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran announced Sunday it was reimposing coronavirus restrictions on major cities, as the spread of the highly contagious delta variant spurs fears of another devastating surge in the nation. Iran’s new restrictions are designed to slow the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant first detected in India, which on Saturday President Hassan Rouhani warned was driving …

Iran president warns of possible new wave of Covid cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Iran president warns of possible new wave of Covid cases

India TV News  

President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that Iran may face another wave of coronavirus infections, as health officials warned of the spread of the more infectious delta variant of the virus. Rouhani, speaking at a national coronavirus task force meeting, urged people to postpone their summer travels and gatherings to prevent the “spread of the virus, particularly its Indian variant. Iranian …

Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that Iran may face another wave of coronavirus infections, as health officials warned of the spread of the more infectious delta variant of the virus. Rouhani, speaking at a national coronavirus task force meeting, urged people to postpone their summer travels and gatherings to prevent the “spread of the virus, particularly its …

US restricts travel from India in light of second wave of Covid infections
3 years, 8 months ago

US restricts travel from India in light of second wave of Covid infections

India Today  

The US on Friday restricted travel from India to the United States owing to the second wave of Covid-19 infections that has devastated the country. Addressing the White House Press Corps, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that the United States' decision to restrict travel from India will come into force next week. Asked what prompted the travel ban, the White …

Sanctions-battered Iran faces worst coronavirus wave
3 years, 8 months ago

Sanctions-battered Iran faces worst coronavirus wave

Al Jazeera  

As Iran faces what looks like its worst wave of the coronavirus pandemic yet, Tehran commuters still pour into its subway system and buses each working day, even as images of the gasping ill are repeatedly shown on state television each night. Worst-hit Iran is now reporting its highest-ever new coronavirus case numbers — more than 25,000 a day. During …

Sanctions-battered Iran, weary of pandemic, faces worst wave
3 years, 8 months ago

Sanctions-battered Iran, weary of pandemic, faces worst wave

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — As Iran faces what looks like its worst wave of the coronavirus pandemic yet, Tehran commuters still pour into its subway system and buses each working day, even as images of the gasping ill are repeatedly shown on state television every night. “If I do, I can’t bring home bread for my wife and two kids.” Iran …

US to issue COVID-19 travel warnings for 80 percent of countries
3 years, 8 months ago

US to issue COVID-19 travel warnings for 80 percent of countries

Al Jazeera  

Officials will use CDC standards for health travel guidelines, vastly increasing ‘do not travel’ warnings for countries. The State Department has urged Americans to reconsider any international travel they may have planned and said it would issue specific warnings not to visit roughly 80 percent of the world’s countries due to risks from the coronavirus pandemic. As travelers face ongoing …

State Department To Issue Travel Warnings Amid 'Unprecedented' COVID-19 Risks
3 years, 8 months ago

State Department To Issue Travel Warnings Amid 'Unprecedented' COVID-19 Risks

NPR  

State Department To Issue Travel Warnings Amid 'Unprecedented' COVID-19 Risks Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. State Department on Monday announced plans to expand travel advisories, urging U.S. citizens to stay home as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose "unprecedented risks" around the globe. The updated travel …

As global Covid-19 cases surge for seventh week, WHO calls for ‘reality check’
3 years, 8 months ago

As global Covid-19 cases surge for seventh week, WHO calls for ‘reality check’

CNN  

CNN — The World Health Organization has warned that the world needs a “reality check” on the state of the pandemic, as countries abandon restrictions despite four weeks of rising deaths and seven weeks of rising cases globally. Maria van Kerkhove, the WHO’s technical lead for coronavirus response, said 4.4 million Covid-19 infections had been recorded across the world last …

Iran imposes 10-day restrictions amid sharp rise in COVID cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Iran imposes 10-day restrictions amid sharp rise in COVID cases

Al Jazeera  

Authorities forced to impose partial shutdowns across the country as cases continue to rise after the Iranian new year holidays. Tehran, Iran – Authorities in Iran have been forced to impose fresh nationwide restrictions after lack of control over travels during the Persian new year holidays last month led to an explosive rise in COVID-19 cases. On Saturday, authorities reported …

Coronavirus variants: CDC reports warn new strains could lead to rapid rise in coronaivus cases
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus variants: CDC reports warn new strains could lead to rapid rise in coronaivus cases

CNN  

CNN — New coronavirus variants could lead to a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases, and can “dangerously accelerate the trajectory of the pandemic,” US health officials warned Wednesday. “The continued spread of variants that are more transmissible could jeopardize the progress we have made in the last month if we let our guard down.” In a report released Wednesday, researchers …

The Latest: Germany's virus death toll hits over 50,000
3 years, 11 months ago

The Latest: Germany's virus death toll hits over 50,000

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ___ THE VIRUS OUTBREAK: — Lucky few hit COVID-19 …

Coronavirus News Updates: Karnataka govt says 10 UK returnees have tested COVID-19 positive in state so far
4 years ago

Coronavirus News Updates: Karnataka govt says 10 UK returnees have tested COVID-19 positive in state so far

Firstpost  

3:48 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter US implements guidelines for UK passengers, asks for negative COVID-19 test The United States will require airline passengers from Britain to get a negative COVID-19 test before their flight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says airline passengers from the United Kingdom will have to get negative COVID-19 tests within three days of their …

U.S. to require negative coronavirus test from U.K. travelers
4 years ago

U.S. to require negative coronavirus test from U.K. travelers

LA Times  

The United States will require airline passengers from Britain to get a negative coronavirus test before their flight, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced late Thursday. Airline passengers from the United Kingdom will have to get negative coronavirus tests within three days of their trip and provide the results to the airline, the CDC said in a statement. …

US Will Not Impose Covid-19 Screenings For Flights From Britain
4 years ago

US Will Not Impose Covid-19 Screenings For Flights From Britain

News 18  

The U.S. government does not intend to impose COVID-19 screenings for passengers traveling from Britain after the emergence of a highly infectious new coronavirus variant there, people briefed on the decision said. White House coronavirus task force members backed requiring negative pre-flight tests after a meeting on Monday, but the Trump administration has decided not to take any action for …

British Airways passengers from UK must test negative for coronavirus before departure to New York
4 years ago

British Airways passengers from UK must test negative for coronavirus before departure to New York

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Passengers travelling from the …

New coronavirus strain | Centre halts flights to and from U.K. till Dec. 31
4 years ago

New coronavirus strain | Centre halts flights to and from U.K. till Dec. 31

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on December 21 announced its decision to ban all flights to the U.K. from December 22 midnight until December 31 in an effort to keep out a new highly infectious coronavirus strain that is rapidly spreading in England. Consequently flights from India to U.K. shall stand temporarily suspended during above said period,” the Ministry posted …

WHO says experts to visit China in January to find origins of coronavirus
4 years ago

WHO says experts to visit China in January to find origins of coronavirus

India Today  

The head of emergencies at the World Health Organisation says a team of international experts looking into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic will travel to China the first week of January. Dr Michael Ryan says there will be quarantine arrangements for the team, which will visit the suspected site of the outbreak in the city of Wuhan. He says …

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