Citing high shot rates, Danes end COVID-19 restriction
3 years, 6 months ago

Citing high shot rates, Danes end COVID-19 restriction

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — After 548 days with restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19, Denmark’s high vaccination rate has enabled the Scandinavian country to become one of the first European Union nations to lift all domestic restrictions. Jens Lundgren, a professor of viral diseases at the Copenhagen University Hospital said the government would be “quite willing” to reintroduce restrictions if infections spike again. “Nobody should have the illusion that we are over this.” The tipping point in Denmark to start easing restrictions came when a majority in the age group of 50+ had the two shots, Riis Paludan said. The outbreak is still considered “an ordinary dangerous illness.” “The ghost of corona sits in the back of our head,” said Frank Oestergaard, a patron in a downtown Copenhagen restaurant. In Denmark’s neighbor Sweden, which has stood out among European nations for its comparatively hands-off response to the pandemic, the government said earlier this month that most restrictions, including the ceiling for private and public gatherings and the advice to work from home, will be removed as of Sept. 29.

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COVID-19: United Kingdom not banning vaccines for people under 50 | KNOW DETAILS
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19: United Kingdom not banning vaccines for people under 50 | KNOW DETAILS

India TV News  

COVID-19: United Kingdom not banning vaccines for people under 50 | KNOW DETAILS UK COVID-19 vaccine: Social media users are claiming the UK is prohibiting any and all people under the age of 50 from getting inoculated against COVID-19. Becomes Latest Country to Ban Covid Boosters for Under-50s.” Several posts suggest the alleged ban is motivated by concerns about the …

Netherlands lifts travel ban on unvaccinated British visitors, while Hong Kong may ease Covid rules
2 years, 6 months ago

Netherlands lifts travel ban on unvaccinated British visitors, while Hong Kong may ease Covid 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. Read our privacy policy The Netherlands has become the last major western European nation to lift its ban on British …

Travelling abroad this summer? You may still need a coronavirus pass
2 years, 10 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, 10 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 …

Centre mulls COVID booster shot for all above 18 years as infections surge in parts of the world
3 years ago

Centre mulls COVID booster shot for all above 18 years as infections surge in parts of the world

Firstpost  

Currently, healthcare and frontline workers and those above 60 years are being administered the precaution doses of COVID vaccine New Delhi: The Centre is considering a COVID vaccine booster shot for all those above 18 years in view of a surge in coronavirus infections in parts of the world and also to ease difficulties faced during international travel, sources said …

UK Govt to Remove Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions For All International Passengers
3 years 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
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Spain, France and Norway ease Covid travel rules
3 years, 1 month 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 …

COVID-19 cases rise every day in Denmark, but the country is confident it can live without restrictions for now
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 cases rise every day in Denmark, but the country is confident it can live without restrictions for now

ABC  

People in Denmark are enjoying life in a way that might have seemed inconceivable just a few months ago. Denmark has recently lifted all restrictions after deciding COVID-19 was no longer a "socially critical disease". "We have estimated … about one-third of the COVID-19 related deaths that are reported now may just be due to people dying with a positive …

Britain scraps all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers
3 years, 1 month ago

Britain scraps all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers

LA Times  

Vaccinated travelers can enter Britain without taking any coronavirus tests starting Friday, after the government scrapped one of the final restrictions imposed over the past two years in response to COVID-19. Andrew Flintham, managing director of travel group Tui UK, said there was “a huge pent-up demand for international travel,” and people were rushing to book getaways for the February …

‘Take back life’: More nations ease coronavirus restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Take back life’: More nations ease coronavirus restrictions

Associated Press  

Late-night partying at clubs. “Now it’s time for us to take back our everyday life,” Norwegian Health Minister Ingvild Kjerkol said Tuesday. Switzerland on Wednesday scrapped work-at-home and quarantine requirements and announced plans for an easing of other restrictions in coming weeks, saying: “Despite record high infection figures, hospitals have not been overburdened and the occupancy of intensive care units …

More countries in Europe, recently the pandemic’s epicenter, ease COVID restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

More countries in Europe, recently the pandemic’s epicenter, ease COVID restrictions

LA Times  

Passengers ride maskless on the subway in Denmark, one of the first European countries to scrap most pandemic restrictions. Bit by bit, many countries that have been hard-hit by the coronavirus are opening up and easing their tough, and often unpopular, restrictive measures aimed at fighting COVID-19 even as the Omicron variant — deemed highly contagious but less severe — …

'Covid-19 not a socially critical disease': Denmark ends most pandemic restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

'Covid-19 not a socially critical disease': Denmark ends most pandemic restrictions

India Today  

Denmark took the European Union lead on Tuesday by scrapping most pandemic restrictions as the Scandinavian country no longer considers Covid-19 “a socially critical disease”. Ireland has dropped most of its restrictions and the Netherlands also has been easing its lockdown, although Dutch bars and restaurants still have to close at 10 p.m. France — which is still reporting the …

Danes halt virus restrictions; rest of Europe a patchwork
3 years, 1 month ago

Danes halt virus restrictions; rest of Europe a patchwork

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark took the European Union lead Tuesday by scrapping most pandemic restrictions as the Scandinavian country no longer considers COVID-19 “a socially critical disease.” European nations elsewhere had a patchwork of different approaches, with some relaxing virus measures while others tightened them. Ireland has dropped most of its restrictions and the Netherlands also has been easing its …

England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes
3 years, 2 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 …

COVID: Denmark ends most virus restrictions, as Sweden extends them
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID: Denmark ends most virus restrictions, as Sweden extends them

India TV News  

Highlights Denmark’s govt said it'll scrap most pandemic restrictions next week Danish PM Frederiksen said that as of Feb 1 Danes will enjoy free access to restaurants, cafes etc. Face masks use will cease to be mandatory in Denmark Denmark’s government said on Wednesday it will scrap most pandemic restrictions next week, even as neighboring Sweden extended its own measures …

EU seeks to streamline cross-border travel during pandemic
3 years, 2 months ago

EU seeks to streamline cross-border travel during pandemic

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union is seeking to streamline the sometimes chaotic travel between its member states during the pandemic by relying more clearly on a person’s vaccine or infection status rather than where a traveler came from. The EU’s 27 Europe ministers agreed Tuesday on such a recommendation to avoid the endless second-guessing on planning trips to and from …

UK to drop COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers
3 years, 2 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 scraps Covid tests for fully vaccinated travellers from February 11
3 years, 2 months ago

UK scraps Covid tests for fully vaccinated travellers from February 11

India Today  

Britain on Monday announced that it will scrap Covid-19 test requirements for fully vaccinated travellers entering England from next month. UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps made a statement in the House of Commons outlining the Covid travel update, confirming that from 4am local time on February 11 travellers who have had both doses of a Covid vaccine will no longer …

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated
3 years, 2 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 …

UK lifts COVID restrictions, says omicron wave ‘has peaked’
3 years, 2 months ago

UK lifts COVID restrictions, says omicron wave ‘has peaked’

Associated Press  

LONDON — Face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places and COVID-19 passports will be dropped for large events as infections level off in most parts of the country, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday. Johnson told lawmakers that the restrictions were being eased because government scientists think it is likely that the surge of infections prompted …

France To Announce COVID-19 Booster Shots For All Adults
3 years, 4 months ago

France To Announce COVID-19 Booster Shots For All Adults

News 18  

France is expected to announce that COVID-19 booster shots will be made available to all adults as well as stricter rules on wearing face masks and more stringent health pass checks to curb a new wave of infections, French media reported. President Emmanuel Macron’s government on Wednesday said it would focus on tougher social distancing rules and a faster booster …

Covid lockdowns threaten Europe travel plans for tens of thousands
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid lockdowns threaten Europe travel plans for tens of thousands

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. Austria has become the first country in western Europe …

Europe is learning a crucial lesson – vaccines work, but they alone won’t stop Covid now
3 years, 4 months ago

Europe is learning a crucial lesson – vaccines work, but they alone won’t stop Covid now

CNN  

London CNN — As Western Europe’s vaccination rollout gained strength in the early part of 2021, many of the region’s leaders touted the shots as their immediate route out of the pandemic. “What we have now is an epidemic of the unvaccinated – about 10% of our population over 12 is unvaccinated, and we’re seeing an epidemic in those people, …

UK extends COVID vaccine booster program amid ‘storm clouds’
3 years, 4 months ago

UK extends COVID vaccine booster program amid ‘storm clouds’

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Monday of a “blizzard” of new coronavirus infections coming into the U.K. from continental Europe, as his government extended the vaccine booster program to younger people in an effort to bolster waning immunity levels during the winter months. With concerns mounting about a new wave of the pandemic in Europe, the independent …

Over 65s must get booster jabs - or face French expiry date on their Covid Pass
3 years, 4 months ago

Over 65s must get booster jabs - or face French expiry date on their Covid Pass

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. Read our privacy policy The French government has announced that from 15 December, anyone aged 65 and over must have …

With COVID case rates in Europe rising, some countries are bringing back restrictions
3 years, 4 months ago

With COVID case rates in Europe rising, some countries are bringing back restrictions

NPR  

With COVID case rates in Europe rising, some countries are bringing back restrictions After reducing or eliminating COVID restrictions as more people became vaccinated, many European countries are being forced to reverse course, as infections increase across the continent. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: With coronavirus infections rising across Europe, the World Health Organization says a fifth wave of the pandemic …

UK Covid: Britain has more new cases than France, Germany, Italy and Spain combined
3 years, 5 months ago

UK Covid: Britain has more new cases than France, Germany, Italy and Spain combined

CNN  

London CNN — Last December, as the first of several worrying Covid-19 variants ripped through the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the unwelcome decision to cancel Christmas plans for millions of Brits. Some things may yet shut back down; Johnson’s spokesperson admitted on Monday that a “challenging” winter lies ahead, and the Prime Minister has refused to rule …

UK under pressure to reimpose restrictions as COVID cases soar
3 years, 5 months ago

UK under pressure to reimpose restrictions as COVID cases soar

Al Jazeera  

The UK, which has Europe’s highest infection rates, recorded 49,156 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, the largest number since mid-July. “It’s critical we accelerate the booster programme,” said epidemiologist Neil Ferguson, a member of the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies. Ferguson said one factor influencing the UK’s high case numbers was that it has relied heavily on the AstraZeneca …

Anger, confusion spread over UK’s new COVID travel rules
3 years, 6 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 …

COVID: US to lift travel ban on EU, United Kingdom; allow vaccinated travellers to enter from November
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID: US to lift travel ban on EU, United Kingdom; allow vaccinated travellers to enter from November

India TV News  

COVID: US to lift travel ban on EU, United Kingdom; allow vaccinated travellers to enter from November All foreign travellers flying to the US will need to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of flight, said White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients, who announced the new policy …

England simplifies COVID-19 travel rules bashed as confusing
3 years, 6 months ago

England simplifies COVID-19 travel rules bashed as confusing

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government announced a major simplification of its rules for international travel on Friday, heeding complaints from travelers and businesses that its regulations aimed at staving off the spread of COVID-19 were cumbersome and ineffective. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the “simpler, more straightforward system” would allow “more people to travel, see loved ones or conduct business …

Vaccination passports are being considered around the world, but the ACT is unlikely to ease COVID-19 restrictions for double-dosed Canberrans
3 years, 6 months ago

Vaccination passports are being considered around the world, but the ACT is unlikely to ease COVID-19 restrictions for double-dosed Canberrans

ABC  

A ritual has become normalised across parts of continental Europe. However, Mr Barr says his government does not need to encourage vaccination, as Canberrans are less hesitant about getting the shots than other Australians. The Chief Minister says his government does not need to use QR codes or vaccine passports as an incentive, but acknowledges "it might be an issue …

UK Health Minister rules out Covid-19 lockdowns in future, vaccine passports
3 years, 6 months ago

UK Health Minister rules out Covid-19 lockdowns in future, vaccine passports

Live Mint  

British health minister Sajid Javid said on Sunday he did not expect the country to see any more lockdowns to fight the COVID-19 crisis and ruled out the use of vaccine passports to allow people to attend mass events. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, under fire from some in his governing Conservative Party for raising taxes to fix a health …

Denmark lifts almost all COVID pandemic restrictions
3 years, 6 months ago

Denmark lifts almost all COVID pandemic restrictions

India TV News  

As Denmark reclassified Covid-19 from "socially critical" to a "generally dangerous" disease, almost all the restrictions, including the mandatory use of face masks and enforcement of the "corona pass", have been lifted. "Everyday life has pretty much returned to normal, but it does not mean that there is no danger," Health Minister Magnus Heunicke told the Danish broadcaster TV2 on …

Denmark becomes only European country with no COVID curbs
3 years, 6 months ago

Denmark becomes only European country with no COVID curbs

Al Jazeera  

New infections have eased as vaccination rates have climbed, reaching more than 70 percent of the overall population. “It’s quite liberating that Denmark no longer has restrictions.” In June, Iceland had also lifted all its COVID-19 measures – only to reimpose them after cases spiked again. “We should anticipate how to gradually adapt our vaccination strategy to endemic transmission and …

Coronavirus could become a disease of the young in the UK as vaccination rates slow while Delta spreads
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus could become a disease of the young in the UK as vaccination rates slow while Delta spreads

ABC  

After a horrifying 2020 during which the coronavirus killed at least 69,000 people across England and Wales, the UK's vaccine rollout has undoubtedly been an astonishing success. Key points: The UK has fully vaccinated more than 40 million people, which is more than 77 per cent of its adult population The UK has fully vaccinated more than 40 million people, …

The Latest: Denmark lowers COVID threat, citing vaccinations
3 years, 7 months ago

The Latest: Denmark lowers COVID threat, citing vaccinations

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. Read our privacy policy COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Danish …

Fully Vaccinated Travellers from US, EU Can Now Enter Britain Without Isolation
3 years, 7 months ago

Fully Vaccinated Travellers from US, EU Can Now Enter Britain Without Isolation

News 18  

Britain opened its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from the US and European Union on Monday as travel industry leaders urged the government to further ease restrictions and allow people to enjoy the benefits of a successful COVID-19 inoculation programme. The new rules came into effect amid reports that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government may add a new category to …

England scraps quarantine for fully vaccinated EU, US visitors
3 years, 8 months ago

England scraps quarantine for fully vaccinated EU, US visitors

Al Jazeera  

Fully vaccinated people from the US and the EU will be allowed to travel to England in a boost for travel industry. England will allow fully vaccinated visitors from the European Union and United States to arrive without needing to quarantine from next week, in a huge and long-awaited boost for airlines and travel companies. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

Europe tried to boost Covid-19 vaccine takeup with carrots. Now some leaders are breaking out the sticks
3 years, 8 months ago

Europe tried to boost Covid-19 vaccine takeup with carrots. Now some leaders are breaking out the sticks

CNN  

London CNN — As the pace of Covid-19 vaccinations in Europe shows signs of a slowdown, leaders are racing to find answers to a key dilemma of the rollout’s next phase: how to convince reluctant citizens to roll up their sleeves. France’s Minister of State for European Affairs Clement Beaune said the soaring bookings showed “that amongst people that were …

England set to lift COVID restrictions despite soaring cases
3 years, 8 months ago

England set to lift COVID restrictions despite soaring cases

Al Jazeera  

Boris Johnson confirms the government aims to end restrictive measures on July 19, despite rising COVID infections and concerns from scientists and opposition figures. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out plans to end social and economic COVID-19 restrictions in England in two weeks’ time, a test of whether a rapid vaccine rollout offers enough protection from the highly …

What will a vaccine passport allow me to do?
3 years, 8 months ago

What will a vaccine passport allow me to do?

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Currently, British residents can request an NHS Covid Pass two weeks after receiving their second …

Britain, Facing Airline Pressure, Considers Easing Restrictions for Vaccinated Travellers
3 years, 9 months ago

Britain, Facing Airline Pressure, Considers Easing Restrictions for Vaccinated Travellers

News 18  

Britain is considering easing travel restrictions for double vaccinated people, a move which would placate airlines who are threatening legal action against the government’s strict curbs on trips abroad. Europe’s biggest airline Ryanair is set to file papers on Thursday to launch legal action against Britain over its travel policy. Reports in the Daily Telegraph said that Britain was looking …

EU easing travel rules for those vaccinated against Covid; NL to register vaccines given abroad
3 years, 9 months ago

EU easing travel rules for those vaccinated against Covid; NL to register vaccines given abroad

NL Times  

EU member states have approved a modified proposal intended to allow fully vaccinated European residents to travel freely within the Union this summer. Travelers who have been fully vaccinated for 14 days will be able to cross the borders of the 27 EU countries without quarantine, and without showing a negative coronavirus test result. The European Commission that 12 of …

EU Covid-19 ‘vaccine passports’: How they work, and who is eligible
3 years, 9 months ago

EU Covid-19 ‘vaccine passports’: How they work, and who is eligible

CNN  

CNN — How travel will look in the near future is the question on everyone’s lips, and as Europe begins to reopen its borders to travelers from outside the continent, the European Union has announced the launch of its EU Digital Covid Certificate – set to allow freedom of movement around the bloc. Currently, travel between two EU countries and …

European Union agrees to open doors to vaccinated foreigners
3 years, 10 months ago

European Union agrees to open doors to vaccinated foreigners

India Today  

European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to ease Covid-19 travel restrictions on non-EU visitors ahead of the summer tourist season, a move that could open the bloc's door to all Britons and to vaccinated Americans. Ambassadors from the 27 EU countries approved a European Commission proposal from May 3 to loosen the criteria to determine "safe" countries and to let …

EU agrees to allow entry to vaccinated travelers
3 years, 10 months ago

EU agrees to allow entry to vaccinated travelers

CNN  

CNN — Almost a year after closing its borders, the European Union has agreed to allow entry to vaccinated travelers from countries with low infection rates, raising the possibility of summer getaways to the continent. The proposals were first published by the European Union earlier this month after bloc member Greece announced that it would be welcoming fully vaccinated or …

Over a quarter of EU adults would refuse Covid-19 shot: Survey
3 years, 10 months ago

Over a quarter of EU adults would refuse Covid-19 shot: Survey

Hindustan Times  

More than a quarter of adults in the European Union would be unlikely to take the Covid-19 vaccine when it was offered to them, a survey published on Thursday showed. The results also suggested a strong link between vaccine hesitancy and the use of social media, particularly where social media is the main source of information, according to Eurofound which …

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