March 12, 2020 coronavirus news
4 years, 9 months ago

March 12, 2020 coronavirus news

CNN  

In a primetime address to millions of Americans, President Trump misrepresented the travel restrictions he is imposing on travel between the United States and Europe. Trump said “we will be suspending all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30 days” before adding that there will be “exemptions for Americans who have undergone appropriate screenings.” Those exemptions are far more extensive than the President made them out to be. What this means: Americans and US permanent residents who are in Europe will still be allowed to fly to Europe and be allowed back into the United States during this 30-day period. ” A few minutes ago, the President tweeted, “…please remember, very important for all countries & businesses to know that trade will in no way be affected by the 30-day restriction on travel from Europe.

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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 …

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 …

US to ban travel from South Africa, 7 other African nations amid new COVID variant
3 years, 1 month ago

US to ban travel from South Africa, 7 other African nations amid new COVID variant

India TV News  

Highlights The US will restrict travel from South Africa and 7 other countries in the region beginning Monday. The United States joined the European Union and several other countries in instituting travel restrictions on visitors from southern Africa after discovery of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus that has stoked world fears and triggered widespread travel bans. The White …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

US to ease travel restrictions on fully vaccinated foreign visitors
3 years, 3 months ago

US to ease travel restrictions on fully vaccinated foreign visitors

CNN  

CNN — The United States plans to ease travel restrictions on all fully vaccinated foreign visitors starting in November, the White House said Monday, relaxing a patchwork of bans that had begun to cause fury in Europe and replacing them with more uniform requirements for inbound international air passengers. The new rules will require all foreign nationals arriving in the …

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 …

Council on Foreign Relations fellow warns Joe Biden could maintain travel ban until 2022
3 years, 3 months ago

Council on Foreign Relations fellow warns Joe Biden could maintain travel ban until 2022

Daily Mail  

More than 18 months into the global coronavirus outbreak, restrictions on travel into the US are stricter than ever and could last until after the midterm elections next fall because of political calculations, according to a foreign policy expert. In a column published in Foreign Policy on Monday, Edward Alden, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, a …

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 …

US extends Canada, Mexico travel restrictions for COVID-19
3 years, 4 months ago

US extends Canada, Mexico travel restrictions for COVID-19

Al Jazeera  

The highly contagious Delta variant is spreading rapidly in the US, with deaths rising to more than 600 per day. The United States government has extended a one-month ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico to slow the rising spread of COVID-19 despite increasing political pressure to lift the restriction. The US travel restrictions have been …

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 …

US hints that it will not relax travel restrictions for now
3 years, 5 months ago

US hints that it will not relax travel restrictions for now

Live Mint  

The United States served notice Monday that it will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to concerns about the surging infection rate because of the delta variant. It was also a reversal from the sentiment President Joe Biden voiced earlier this month when he said his administration was “in the process” of considering …

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. …

EU Members Agree to Lift Travel Restrictions on US Tourists
3 years, 6 months ago

EU Members Agree to Lift Travel Restrictions on US Tourists

News 18  

The European Union is recommending that its 27 member countries start lifting restrictions on tourists from the United States. EU members agreed Wednesday to add the US to the list of countries for which they should gradually remove restrictions on non-essential travel. The EU has no unified COVID-19 tourism or border policy, but has been working for months on a …

EU set to lift non-essential travel curbs for US residents this week
3 years, 6 months ago

EU set to lift non-essential travel curbs for US residents this week

Hindustan Times  

The European Union is set to lift travel restrictions for US residents as soon as this week, in the latest step toward a return to normal despite concerns over the spread of potentially dangerous coronavirus variants. EU set to lift non-essential travel curbs for US residents this week Portugal, which holds the rotating presidency of the EU, proposed adding the …

Covid-19 travel restrictions: Biden reinstates restrictions lifted by Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 travel restrictions: Biden reinstates restrictions lifted by Trump

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden on Monday reinstated the Covid-19 travel restrictions on non-US citizens who have been in Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and much of Europe. “With the pandemic worsening, and more contagious variants emerging around the world, this is not the time to be lifting restrictions on international travel,” then-incoming White House press secretary Jen Psaki …

Joe Biden dismisses Donald Trump's push to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions from Europe, Brazil
3 years, 11 months ago

Joe Biden dismisses Donald Trump's push to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions from Europe, Brazil

Firstpost  

Washington: US President-elect Joe Biden’s spokeswoman quickly dismissed Donald Trump’s announcement Monday that a COVID-19 ban on travelers arriving from much of Europe and Brazil would be lifted, underlining the fractious transition of power. “On the advice of our medical team, the Administration does not intend to lift these restrictions on 26 January,” tweeted Jen Psaki, Biden’s press secretary. “In …

Trump lifts travel restrictions on Britain, Brazil despite surge in Covid cases
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump lifts travel restrictions on Britain, Brazil despite surge in Covid cases

India TV News  

Outgoing US President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order to lift travel restrictions on European countries and Brazil which his administration had imposed in view of the coronavirus pandemic. In an executive order, Trump said he is removing the restrictions applicable to the European Union, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Brazil, while leaving in place …

Trump extends immigration bans despite opposition from U.S. business groups
4 years ago

Trump extends immigration bans despite opposition from U.S. business groups

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday extended a pair of immigration bans that block many "green card" applicants and temporary foreign workers from entering the country, measures he says are needed to protect U.S. workers amid the pandemic-battered economy. The bans, which were issued in April and June, were set to expire on Dec. 31, but will be extended until …

Trump extends pandemic-related visa ban through March 31
4 years ago

Trump extends pandemic-related visa ban through March 31

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump on Thursday extended pandemic-related bans on issuing …

These countries have restricted travel from the United Kingdom amid new COVID-19 strain
4 years ago

These countries have restricted travel from the United Kingdom amid new COVID-19 strain

ABC  

More than 40 countries have suspended travel with the United Kingdom as health officials announced a new coronavirus strain identified in the region was "out of control". As countries across Europe, Asia, South America, the Caribbean and the Middle East shut their borders with the UK, British authorities imposed stricter COVID-19 restrictions around London and south-eastern England. Germany: Germany reportedly …

Several European nations halt UK flights over new COVID strain
4 years ago

Several European nations halt UK flights over new COVID strain

Al Jazeera  

Countries place new restrictions on travel to and from the UK due to concern over a new strain of coronavirus spreading rapidly. Several European countries have banned flights to and from the United Kingdom and others were considering such action, all in hopes of blocking a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from establishing a strong foothold on …

UK travelers could be banned from EU after January 1 under Covid rules
4 years ago

UK travelers could be banned from EU after January 1 under Covid rules

CNN  

CNN — Travelers from the UK could be banned from entering the European Union from January 1 under current coronavirus restrictions. From that date UK travelers will be subject to the same travel restrictions as all other non-EU countries which – due to the coronavirus pandemic – bars all but essential travel to Europe, a European Commission official told CNN …

Coronavirus pandemic: How to travel safely
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: How to travel safely

Al Jazeera  

As countries reopen borders and ease restrictions, a number of measures can be taken to reduce the risk of infection. “We know that travel restrictions place a heavy burden on the lives and livelihoods of people, and what we have recommended from the beginning is that the restrictions that are implemented should not be unnecessarily invasive nor intrusive, and should …

Trump weighs blocking US citizens coming home if coronavirus infection feared
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump weighs blocking US citizens coming home if coronavirus infection feared

Live Mint  

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a measure to block U.S. citizens and permanent residents from returning home if they are suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus, a senior U.S. official confirmed to Reuters. Trump has instituted a series of sweeping immigration restrictions since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, suspending some legal immigration and …

Citing coronavirus, US weighs more restrictions on border with Mexico that could include citizens
4 years, 5 months ago

Citing coronavirus, US weighs more restrictions on border with Mexico that could include citizens

CNN  

CNN — The Trump administration is considering ways to restrict entry on the US-Mexico border that could include US citizens and lawful permanent residents over coronavirus concerns, according to a source familiar with the matter. “Career professionals at the CDC are working on an overall approach to pandemic control both now and in the future,” an administration official with knowledge …

WHO: Travel bans cannot be indefinite, countries must fight virus
4 years, 5 months ago

WHO: Travel bans cannot be indefinite, countries must fight virus

Al Jazeera  

A surge of infections has prompted countries to reimpose some travel restrictions. Bans on international travel cannot stay in place indefinitely, and countries should do more to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus within their borders, the World Health Organization has said. Release that pressure and cases creep back up.” Tedros also said that the UN health body’s emergency …

Coronavirus: Which European countries eased travel restrictions?
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Which European countries eased travel restrictions?

Al Jazeera  

Some European countries are starting to relax travel restrictions as the number of new COVID-19 infections falls. Many European countries have started easing coronavirus-related travel restrictions, with June 15 seeing several of them open up to visitors from certain countries in an effort to boost tourism and return to normalcy. However, there is a mandatory 14-day-self-quarantine requirement for people entering …

Coronavirus: Europe lifts travel ban for 14 countries but not US
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Europe lifts travel ban for 14 countries but not US

The Independent  

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EU reopens borders to travelers from 14 countries, the U.S. not included
4 years, 6 months ago

EU reopens borders to travelers from 14 countries, the U.S. not included

LA Times  

A Berlin souvenir shop. The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least an additional two weeks because of soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S. Travelers from other big countries such as Russia, Brazil and India, which are all wrestling with sharply rising …

COVID-19-hit US unlikely to be in EU's list of safe countries as Europe prepares to reopen to foreigners
4 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19-hit US unlikely to be in EU's list of safe countries as Europe prepares to reopen to foreigners

Firstpost  

European Union envoys are close to finalising a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter Europe again, possibly from late next week, EU diplomats confirmed Saturda Brussels: European Union envoys are close to finalising a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to enter Europe again, possibly from late next week, EU diplomats confirmed Saturday. The …

EU Could Bar U.S. Travelers Due To Ongoing Rise In COVID-19 Cases
4 years, 6 months ago

EU Could Bar U.S. Travelers Due To Ongoing Rise In COVID-19 Cases

NPR  

EU Could Bar U.S. Travelers Due To Ongoing Rise In COVID-19 Cases Enlarge this image toggle caption Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images The European Union is making a list of countries whose travelers will be allowed to visit this summer — and for now at least, the U.S. doesn't seem likely to meet the criteria …

U.S. Embassy says sorry over misleading entry ban update
4 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Embassy says sorry over misleading entry ban update

NL Times  

Dutch, and other European travelers, may be allowed to enter the United States before next year after all. The United States embassy in the Netherlands confirmed that the coronavirus related entry ban on European travelers has not been extended, unlike previously reported. Earlier on Monday, news outlet BNR reported that the embassy said the American entry ban on travelers from …

Coronavirus: EU could bar American travellers at it moves to reopen borders
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: EU could bar American travellers at it moves to reopen borders

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 European Union countries rushing to …

Donald Trump tells news channel he will announce new restrictions on visas for foreign workers in two days
4 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump tells news channel he will announce new restrictions on visas for foreign workers in two days

Firstpost  

Asked if there would be exclusions from the new restrictions, Trump said very few. Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would announce new restrictions on visas within a couple of days to block the entry of certain foreign workers and protect Americans struggling with a job market devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. “And we may even go …

White House Restricts Travel From Brazil, Where Coronavirus Cases Near 350,000
4 years, 7 months ago

White House Restricts Travel From Brazil, Where Coronavirus Cases Near 350,000

NPR  

White House Restricts Travel From Brazil, Where Coronavirus Cases Near 350,000 Enlarge this image toggle caption Andressa Anholete/Getty Images Andressa Anholete/Getty Images President Trump is barring the entry of most non-U.S. citizens who have been in Brazil within the past 14 days, the White House announced on Sunday, citing concerns over Brazil's rapidly worsening coronavirus crisis. "Today's action will help …

Trump to suspend immigration into United States due to coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Trump to suspend immigration into United States due to coronavirus

India TV News  

An executive order will be signed to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. Announcing the suspension of immigration to the United States, Trump took to Twitter and said, "In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will …

Trump to suspend all immigration into US over coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Trump to suspend all immigration into US over coronavirus

Al Jazeera  

US president says he will sign an order halting all immigration to protect jobs as coronavirus spreads. US President Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States, saying he needs to protect American jobs as coronavirus ravages the economy. “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as …

Trump claims he will temporarily suspend immigration over coronavirus fears
4 years, 8 months ago

Trump claims he will temporarily suspend immigration over coronavirus fears

CNN  

CNN — Trump administration officials on Tuesday morning scrambled to finalize an executive order after President Donald Trump said in a late-night tweet he would temporarily suspend immigration to the United States as the nation battles the health and economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. A second administration official told CNN the executive order will be a “temporary 120 days …

Coronavirus lockdowns are being protested by Americans. Why does Trump want to ease restrictions?
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdowns are being protested by Americans. Why does Trump want to ease restrictions?

ABC  

Only several months after reporting its first cases of COVID-19, the United States has become the global epicentre of the crisis. Key points: All 50 states and several US territories have reported cases of COVID-19 President Donald Trump is pushing for states to loosen restrictions on business Some states will begin reopening businesses and schools in the coming weeks The …

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