Unvaccinated UK travellers can enter US from next week
1 year, 8 months ago

Unvaccinated UK travellers can enter US from next week

The Independent  

Travellers who have not had coronavirus vaccinations will be permitted to enter the US from next week. It will give a boost to transatlantic customer demand Virgin Atlantic That requirement will be dropped at the end of the day on May 11, when the US “Covid-19 public health emergency” ends, according to the White House. It said in a statement that “we are in a different phase of our response to Covid-19”, with global deaths from the virus “at their lowest levels since the start of the pandemic”. A spokeswoman for airline Virgin Atlantic said: “The relaxation of the vaccination requirement for foreign nationals removes barriers for frictionless travel to the USA, our heartland for nearly 40 years. “It will give a boost to transatlantic customer demand as a busy summer approaches.

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Covid vaccine requirement for international travelers ends May 11: W.House
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid vaccine requirement for international travelers ends May 11: W.House

Hindustan Times  

The White House on Monday announced a May 11 end to Covid-19 vaccine requirements for travelers to the United States and for government employees across the world's biggest economy. "Today, we are announcing that the administration will end the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11, …

US Covid vaccine requirement for international travelers to end on May 11
1 year, 8 months ago

US Covid vaccine requirement for international travelers to end on May 11

Live Mint  

In the United States, the Covid-19 vaccine requirement for international travellers will end on May 11, and the coronavirus public health emergency will also terminate on the same day, the White House said in an official statement. “Today, we are announcing that the Administration will end the Covid-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air travellers at …

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11
1 year, 8 months ago

US to end Covid vaccination mandate for foreign travellers, federal workers on May 11

India Today  

The United States will end its Covid-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers and federal workers on May 11, when the coronavirus public health emergency ends, the White House said on Monday. In February, the US House of Representatives voted to lift the requirement that most foreign air travellers be vaccinated against Covid-19, one of the few remaining pandemic travel restrictions …

U.S. to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
1 year, 8 months ago

U.S. to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week

The Hindu  

The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends, the White House said on May 1. The unvaccinated minority “can cause a lot of damage, and they are.” Federal courts and Congress have already rolled back Mr. Biden's vaccine requirements for large employers …

Could the UK impose new Covid travel restrictions?
2 years ago

Could the UK impose new Covid travel restrictions?

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. “Pre-departure testing and the requirement to show a negative test result has been shown to decrease the number of infected …

Covid vaccination proof still required to enter America in 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid vaccination proof still required to enter America in 2023

Daily Mail  

It directly contradicts CDC docs treating unvaccinated and vaccinated the same The US is one of the last countries to hold on to the rule, alongside China The TSA has extended the rule until at least January 8 2023 for all travelers Travelers flying into the United States will still need proof of Covid vaccination in 2023 — making the …

When might ‘cruise’ and ‘carefree’ start to align?
2 years, 4 months ago

When might ‘cruise’ and ‘carefree’ start to align?

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. The UK government doesn’t exactly inspire confidence: “Although operators have taken steps to improve infection control, cruise ships continue to …

US drops Covid-19 test requirement for international travel to boost tourism
2 years, 6 months ago

US drops Covid-19 test requirement for international travel to boost tourism

Hindustan Times  

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international travellers test negative for Covid-19 within a day before boarding a flight to the United States, ending one of the last remaining government mandates designed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. US drops Covid-19 test requirement for international travel to boost tourism The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced …

Flying to the US? Soon you won’t need a COVID test
2 years, 6 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 …

Travelling abroad this summer? You may still need a coronavirus pass
2 years, 7 months ago

Travelling abroad this summer? You may still need a coronavirus pass

Dutch News  

Regional health boards are expecting a run on coronavirus vaccinations heading into the summer now that the European Union has extended its vaccine passport for a year, the Telegraaf reported on Wednesday. ‘If the coronavirus entry pass remains in force in a certain country, then we expect the number of booster vaccinations to increase as we head towards the summer …

Travelling abroad this summer? You may still need a coronavirus pass
2 years, 7 months ago

Travelling abroad this summer? You may still need a coronavirus pass

Dutch News  

Regional health boards are expecting a run on coronavirus vaccinations heading into the summer now that the European Union has extended its vaccine passport for a year, the Telegraaf reported on Wednesday. ‘If the coronavirus entry pass remains in force in a certain country, then we expect the number of booster vaccinations to increase as we head towards the summer …

US extends Covid vaccine requirements for non-citizens at land borders
2 years, 8 months ago

US extends Covid vaccine requirements for non-citizens at land borders

Hindustan Times  

The Joe Biden administration said Thursday it is extending a requirement that non-US citizens crossing land or ferry terminals at the US-Mexico and US-Canada borders must be vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide a before boarding flights to the US. The requirements were first adopted in November as part of reopening the United States to land crossings by foreign tourists after …

US extends COVID vaccine requirement at land borders
2 years, 8 months ago

US extends COVID vaccine requirement at land borders

Al Jazeera  

The requirement, which applies to non US citizens and residents, was first put in place in November last year. The administration of US President Joe Biden has extended a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for non-US citizens crossing land or ferry terminals at the United States’s borders with Mexico and Canada. In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said …

UK Govt to Remove Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions For All International Passengers
2 years, 9 months ago

UK Govt to Remove Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions For All International Passengers

News 18  

The UK government will remove all remaining Covid restrictions on international travel for all passengers from Friday onwards, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced. From 4 a.m. on coming Friday, all Covid-19 travel restrictions will be lifted, including the passenger locator form for arrivals into the UK, as well as all tests for passengers who do not qualify as vaccinated, reports …

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate
2 years, 10 months ago

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate

India Today  

People with Covid-19 won't be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the UK government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with Covid” that is also likely to see testing for coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, away from banning …

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate
2 years, 10 months ago

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate

Associated Press  

LONDON — People with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also likely to see testing for the coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, …

Spain, France and Norway ease Covid travel rules
2 years, 10 months ago

Spain, France and Norway ease Covid travel rules

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. The French Embassy in London says: “Vaccinated people do not need to take any Covid-19 travel tests before they travel …

More than half a million vaccine access passes will expire this week
2 years, 11 months ago

More than half a million vaccine access passes will expire this week

Dutch News  

More than half a million people who have had two coronavirus vaccines will still have to take a test to go into bars, restaurants and cinemas when new rules come into force on Friday. Coronavirus access passes will no longer be available for people who had their second dose more than nine months ago, while certificates proving recovery from a …

England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes
2 years, 11 months ago

England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes

Associated Press  

LONDON — Most coronavirus restrictions, including mandatory face masks, were lifted in England on Thursday after Britain’s government said its vaccine booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness and COVID-19 hospitalizations. England’s so-called “Plan B” measures were introduced in early December to stop the rapid spread of omicron from overwhelming health services and to buy time for the population to get …

UK to drop COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers
2 years, 11 months ago

UK to drop COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers

ABC  

The British government will scrap coronavirus testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers from next month, a decision the travel industry has hailed as a major step towards normality. Key points: From February 11, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to take a COVID-19 test when arriving in the UK The travel industry has welcomed the decision, saying it …

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated
2 years, 11 months ago

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government announced Monday that it is scrapping coronavirus travel testing requirements for the vaccinated, news hailed by the travel industry as a big step back to normality. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that “to show that this country is open for business, open for travelers, you will see changes so that people arriving no longer have …

Travelers from the United States face quarantine obligation from Thursday
3 years ago

Travelers from the United States face quarantine obligation from Thursday

NL Times  

Travelers from the United States will be subject to a quarantine obligation, including those who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, starting on December 30. Travelers from a very high-risk area must enter quarantine for ten days upon arrival. However, this quarantine period can be cut short after five days when travelers obtain a negative test result for the coronavirus from …

Omicron alarm: What are the new testing rules for inbound US, UK travellers?
3 years, 1 month ago

Omicron alarm: What are the new testing rules for inbound US, UK travellers?

Hindustan Times  

India reported its fourth confirmed case of Omicron variant as countries around the world tighten travel restrictions to contain the spread of a coronavirus strain which, experts fear, could possibly evade immunity from earlier infections. The United States has announced new testing rules for inbound travellers which will take effect from Monday amid global alarm over Omicron variant of coronavirus. …

US travel rules: can I visit the States and what are the testing and entry requirements?
3 years, 1 month ago

US travel rules: can I visit the States and what are the testing and entry requirements?

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. The US’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends, but does not insist, that fully vaccinated travellers “take a viral …

Pushing COVID-19 boosters, Biden says ‘we need to be ready’
3 years, 1 month ago

Pushing COVID-19 boosters, Biden says ‘we need to be ready’

Associated Press  

— With rising numbers of COVID-19 cases predicted this winter, President Joe Biden on Thursday appealed for Americans to get their boosters and get behind his plan to tackle the new omicron variant through wider availability of vaccines and shots, but without new major restrictions on daily life. Biden wants to require private insurers to cover the cost of at-home …

Stricter testing requirements for travelers coming to the US to take effect on Monday
3 years, 1 month ago

Stricter testing requirements for travelers coming to the US to take effect on Monday

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Biden administration’s new, stricter Covid-19 testing requirements for all travelers coming to the United States will take effect on Monday, an administration official told CNN. The shift in policy – which President Joe Biden announced Thursday alongside a slate of new steps to combat Covid-19 this winter – underscores the potential threat posed by the newly …

Biden administration considering requiring stricter coronavirus testing for everyone traveling to US
3 years, 1 month ago

Biden administration considering requiring stricter coronavirus testing for everyone traveling to US

CNN  

CNN — Top US government officials are considering requiring everyone who enters the country to be tested for Covid-19 the day before their flight and having all travelers – including US citizens and permanent residents – be tested again after returning home, regardless of vaccination status, sources familiar with the discussions have told CNN. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told …

US makes COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all border crossers like truck drivers, govt officials from 22 January
3 years, 1 month ago

US makes COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for all border crossers like truck drivers, govt officials from 22 January

Firstpost  

Essential travellers entering by ferry will also be required to be fully vaccinated by the same date Washington: President Joe Biden will require essential, nonresident travelers crossing US land borders, such as truck drivers, government and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on 22 January, the administration planned to announce Tuesday. A senior administration official said the requirement, …

Foreign jabs to be good enough for travel – but only from December
3 years, 1 month ago

Foreign jabs to be good enough for travel – but only from December

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. While those jabbed by the NHS need not quarantine in the event of being “pinged” after a flight to the …

EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing
3 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing

Associated Press  

More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to international travelers from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe, restrictions are shifting to focus on vaccine status. Like before, travelers will still have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 …

US lifts pandemic travel ban at airports and land borders from today; only vaccinated travellers allowed
3 years, 2 months ago

US lifts pandemic travel ban at airports and land borders from today; only vaccinated travellers allowed

Firstpost  

According to CDC, the US will accept travellers who have been fully vaccinated with any of the vaccines approved for emergency use by the World Health Organisation, not just those in use in the US The US lifted restrictions Monday on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe, allowing tourists to make long-delayed …

British flights take off from London together to mark US opening borders | Watch
3 years, 2 months ago

British flights take off from London together to mark US opening borders | Watch

India Today  

A British Airways flight and a Virgin Atlantic one coordinated a synchronised departure from London's Heathrow Airport on Monday to mark the end of the US travel ban that was imposed 20 months ago in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. To celebrate the same, two flights headed to the John F Kennedy International Airport in New York City in the …

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 …

EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing
3 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing

India TV News  

More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to international travelers from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe, restrictions are shifting to focus on vaccine status. Like before, travelers will still have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 …

US finally reopens borders for vaccinated travellers after 20 months
3 years, 2 months ago

US finally reopens borders for vaccinated travellers after 20 months

India Today  

The United States reopens its land and air borders Monday to foreign visitors fully vaccinated against Covid-19, ending 20 months of restrictions on travel from around the globe that separated families, hobbled tourism and strained diplomatic ties. Although travel from the United States to Europe has been possible since the summer, foreign US residents holding certain visas have had no …

U.S. Details New International COVID-19 Travel Requirements
3 years, 2 months ago

U.S. Details New International COVID-19 Travel Requirements

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Children under 18 and people from dozens of countries with a shortage of vaccines will be exempt from new rules that will require most travelers to the United States be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration announced. The new policy comes as the Biden administration moves away from restrictions that ban non-essential travel from several …

US details new international COVID-19 travel requirements
3 years, 2 months ago

US details new international COVID-19 travel requirements

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Children under 18 and people from dozens of countries with a shortage of vaccines will be exempt from new rules that will require most travelers to the United States be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration announced. The new policy comes as the Biden administration moves away from restrictions that ban non-essential travel from several dozen countries — …

US issues new guidelines for air travel, lifts restrictions on fully vaccinated foreign travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

US issues new guidelines for air travel, lifts restrictions on fully vaccinated foreign travellers

Live Mint  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday signed an order imposing new vaccine requirements for most foreign national air travelers and lifting severe travel restrictions on China, India and much of Europe effective Nov. 8, the White House said. "It is in the interests of the United States to move away from the country-by-country restrictions previously applied during the COVID-19 pandemic …

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 to lift curbs on vaccinated foreign travellers beginning Nov 8
3 years, 2 months ago

US to lift curbs on vaccinated foreign travellers beginning Nov 8

Al Jazeera  

White House says pandemic restrictions barring entry to the US will be lifted for fully vaccinated foreign nationals. The new US travel policy requires people to be fully vaccinated to enter the country via international flights and land border crossings, White House spokesman Kevin Munoz said on Twitter, adding that the policy “is guided by public health, stringent, and consistent”. …

Vaccinated foreign travelers will be allowed into the U.S. starting Nov. 8
3 years, 2 months ago

Vaccinated foreign travelers will be allowed into the U.S. starting Nov. 8

NPR  

Vaccinated foreign travelers will be allowed into the U.S. starting Nov. 8 Enlarge this image toggle caption Themba Hadebe/AP Themba Hadebe/AP Foreign tourists who have been shut out of the United States since the early days of the pandemic will be allowed to visit starting on Nov. 8, as long as they can show that they are fully vaccinated, the …

US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
3 years, 2 months ago

US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. The new rules, to be announced Wednesday, will allow fully vaccinated foreign nationals to enter the U.S. regardless of the reason for …

US to open border with Canada, Mexico starting in early November
3 years, 2 months ago

US to open border with Canada, Mexico starting in early November

Al Jazeera  

Biden administration to allow travellers from Mexico and Canada who are fully vaccinated to enter the US for non-essential purposes. The United States will lift restrictions at its land borders with Canada and Mexico for fully vaccinated foreign nationals in early November, ending historic curbs on non-essential travellers in place since March 2020 to address the COVID-19 pandemic. US Homeland …

New Zealand says foreign nationals must have coronavirus vaccination to enter country from November
3 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand says foreign nationals must have coronavirus vaccination to enter country from November

CNN  

CNN — All foreign nationals entering New Zealand will need to be fully vaccinated from November 1, the government announced Sunday. The announcement came as New Zealand Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern placed a new region outside Auckland under a five-day lockdown, as the country’s Covid-19 Delta variant outbreak spreads. New Zealand’s flagship airline Air New Zealand also announced Sunday that …

Anger, confusion spread over UK’s new COVID travel rules
3 years, 3 months ago

Anger, confusion spread over UK’s new COVID travel rules

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Travelers and authorities from India and some African countries are furious — and confused — about Britain’s new COVID-19 travel rules, calling them discriminatory. South African Medical Association chairwoman Dr. Angelique Coetzee said citizens were being “discriminated against” and it’s “totally unacceptable.” South African authorities objected not only to the new quarantine rules but also to the …

Travelling to the US? Here are America's new COVID-19 rules for international travel
3 years, 3 months ago

Travelling to the US? Here are America's new COVID-19 rules for international travel

Firstpost  

According to the new COVID-19 rules for international travel, fully-vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter US from November. Check the new set of guidelines here The Biden administration is rolling out new international travel policies affecting Americans and noncitizens alike who want to fly into the US. Fully vaccinated Americans will only need to show proof of a negative …

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 to lift travel bans for fully vaccinated individuals from November
3 years, 3 months ago

US to lift travel bans for fully vaccinated individuals from November

India Today  

On Monday, the US announced its new international travel system as per which individuals who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can enter the country from early November onwards. This new system includes strict protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19 from passengers flying into the United States, protecting Americans and making international air travel safer," White House Covid-19 Response Coordinator …

Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, will require vaccines
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden easing foreign travel restrictions, will require vaccines

LA Times  

President Biden delivers remarks to the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate at the White House on Friday. 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 coronavirus test — changes replacing a hodgepodge of rules that …

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