Nicola Sturgeon to announce if Covid restrictions to be eased further
3 years ago

Nicola Sturgeon to announce if Covid restrictions to be eased further

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking on the BBC’s Good Morning Scotland programme on Monday, chief medical officer Professor Sir Gregor Smith said ministers would be advised to take a “cautious approach” when the cabinet met on Tuesday morning ahead of an afternoon statement from the First Minister. “Of course, we must all remain vigilant and use common sense because Covid has not gone away – but the First Minister accepted last month that we have to learn to live with it.” Scottish Labour deputy leader, Jackie Baillie, said the Scottish Government should continue to support Test and Protect – the contact tracing regime – and ensure that testing remains free after the UK Government said it would scale it back from April 1. Earlier, the Scottish Government said it was concerned about a lack of border control measures after it “reluctantly agreed” to align on a “four-nation basis” to scrap international travel rules this week. Scotland’s Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said that despite the Scottish Government’s reservations, the changes will “significantly open up international travel”.

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Covid travel restrictions return – the new rules explained
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid travel restrictions return – the new rules explained

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 government says: “You cannot use an NHS-provided test as a pre-departure test.” Most flights from mainland China currently arrive …

Could the UK impose new Covid travel restrictions?
2 years, 2 months 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 …

Do you have to isolate with Covid? What are the self-isolation rules in UK
2 years, 4 months ago

Do you have to isolate with Covid? What are the self-isolation rules in UK

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. Trailing the decision in the House of Commons in January, the prime minister said that …

Survey finds foreign travel nearly doubled after Covid rules were lifted
2 years, 5 months ago

Survey finds foreign travel nearly doubled after Covid rules were lifted

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. Travel trade organisation Abta said a survey indicates that …

Canada has scrapped Covid travel restrictions
2 years, 5 months ago

Canada has scrapped Covid travel restrictions

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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 world’s second-largest country ditched almost all Covid travel restrictions and red tape from the same date. The Public Health …

Canada to end all COVID travel restrictions from October 1
2 years, 6 months ago

Canada to end all COVID travel restrictions from October 1

Al Jazeera  

The move is likely to boost the Canadian travel industry, already booming after months of lull during the pandemic. “As Canadians and international visitors look to make travel plans, the long-awaited removal of all remaining measures effective Oct. 1, 2022 will further expedite recovery for our industry and the Canadian economy,” Canada’s second-largest carrier, WestJet Airlines, said in a statement. …

Spain scraps Covid travel form – but jab, recovery or test rule remains
2 years, 6 months ago

Spain scraps Covid travel form – but jab, recovery or test rule remains

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. All travellers over the age of 12 must still submit proof of one of the following: full vaccination; recovery from …

Covid travel restrictions ‘disproportionate and confusing’ says MPs
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid travel restrictions ‘disproportionate and confusing’ says MPs

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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 Travel restrictions that were “disproportionate to the risks to public health” and caused severe damage to …

German minister backs off ending compulsory COVID isolation
2 years, 11 months ago

German minister backs off ending compulsory COVID isolation

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Free Covid testing ends as health chief warns pandemic to ‘remain unpredictable’
2 years, 11 months ago

Free Covid testing ends as health chief warns pandemic to ‘remain unpredictable’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Government’s “living with Covid” plan means free testing will only continue for certain …

The Canary Islands will suspend ALL Covid restrictions from Thursday
3 years ago

The Canary Islands will suspend ALL Covid restrictions from Thursday

Daily Mail  

The Canary Islands are to suspend all remaining coronavirus restrictions from this Thursday. He confirmed that on Thursday, the Governing Council 'will suspend all Covid restrictions' but also stressed it would be a temporary measure and rules could be reinstated should the health situation worsen again. The Canary Islands are to suspend all remaining coronavirus restrictions from this Thursday 'It …

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 …

Hospitals ease visiting restrictions despite Covid uptick
3 years ago

Hospitals ease visiting restrictions despite Covid uptick

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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. Read our privacy policy Several NHS hospitals have eased visiting restrictions following national guidance, despite …

Ministers expected to axe passenger locator forms by end of week
3 years ago

Ministers expected to axe passenger locator forms by end of week

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More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD
3 years ago

More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD

Dutch News  

Government health advisors on the Outbreak Management Team will meet at the end of this week to discuss lifting the final coronavirus restrictions in operation in the Netherlands. The number of new coronavirus cases reached a three-week high at the weekend, following the Carnaval celebrations and the February half-term holidays and the number of new infections hit almost 67,000 in …

More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD
3 years ago

More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD

Dutch News  

Government health advisors on the Outbreak Management Team will meet at the end of this week to discuss lifting the final coronavirus restrictions in operation in the Netherlands. The number of new coronavirus cases reached a three-week high at the weekend, following the Carnaval celebrations and the February half-term holidays and the number of new infections hit almost 67,000 in …

England ends all COVID restrictions, including isolation law
3 years, 1 month ago

England ends all COVID restrictions, including isolation law

Associated Press  

LONDON — All government-mandated coronavirus restrictions in England were lifted Thursday, including the legal requirement for people who test positive for COVID-19 to isolate at home. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out his Conservative government’s strategy for “living with COVID” in the longer term. He said Britain is moving “from legal restrictions to personal responsibility,” and that the …

COVID-19 'let loose' in nervy pandemic experiment
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 'let loose' in nervy pandemic experiment

China Daily  

A street in Cologne, Germany, is packed on Saturday as cases of the Omicron variant were reported in the city. Denmark's Health Minister Magnus Heunicke said the novel coronavirus will no longer be characterized as a "socially critical disease", while Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said her country is "moving into a new phase". Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store …

England ends all COVID-19 restrictions, including isolation law
3 years, 1 month ago

England ends all COVID-19 restrictions, including isolation law

LA Times  

All government-mandated coronavirus restrictions in England were lifted Thursday, including the requirement for people who test positive for COVID-19 to isolate at home. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out his Conservative government’s strategy for “living with COVID” in the longer term. He said Britain is moving “from legal restrictions to personal responsibility,” and that the end of all …

'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK
3 years, 1 month ago

'Learn to live with this virus': Boris Johnson scraps Covid restrictions in UK

India Today  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said he would end all coronavirus restrictions in England including mandatory self-isolation for people with Covid-19 and free testing, drawing scepticism from some scientists and political opponents. Johnson said that the legal requirement to self-isolate for people who test positive for Covid would be removed on Feb. 24 while free universal testing would …

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England
3 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson scraps remaining COVID restrictions in England

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, even as he acknowledged Monday the potential for new and more deadly variants of the virus. “But it is the day when all the efforts of the last two years finally enabled us to protect …

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions
3 years, 1 month ago

Immunocompromised and disabled people ‘abandoned’ by end of Covid restrictions

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Government is lifting restrictions without a plan to protect immunocompromised people, for who …

Government plans to make some coronavirus laws permanent
3 years, 1 month ago

Government plans to make some coronavirus laws permanent

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The document said: “The Government is committed to removing unnecessary provisions from the statute …

Scientists cautious as England set to end COVID curbs
3 years, 1 month ago

Scientists cautious as England set to end COVID curbs

The Independent  

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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 …

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate
3 years, 1 month 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, …

As COVID curbs are lifted, experts call for clear messaging
3 years, 1 month ago

As COVID curbs are lifted, experts call for clear messaging

Al Jazeera  

The Netherlands, Germany, South Africa and the United Kingdom are among several countries which have announced plans to lift the majority of COVID restrictions, despite the continuing spread of the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant. The raft of announcements, including plans to scrap COVID self-isolation for those who test positive in England and an end to social distancing rules in …

UK’s Johnson signals early end to COVID isolation rules
3 years, 1 month ago

UK’s Johnson signals early end to COVID isolation rules

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday that laws requiring people in England with COVID-19 to self-isolate could be lifted by the end of the month, bringing an end to all domestic coronavirus restrictions. “Provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions …

England 'to become first in WORLD' to be fully free of Covid rules
3 years, 1 month ago

England 'to become first in WORLD' to be fully free of Covid rules

Daily Mail  

What are the current Covid rules in England? The current self-isolation rules expire on March 24, but the Tory leader told MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions that ‘provided the current encouraging trends in the data continue, it is my expectation that we will be able to end the last domestic restrictions — including the legal requirement to self-isolate if you …

Sources: Netherlands could abolish most Covid rules at the beginning of March
3 years, 1 month ago

Sources: Netherlands could abolish most Covid rules at the beginning of March

NL Times  

The Cabinet hopes to be able to abolish most of the remaining corona measures by the beginning of March, including the use of face masks and the 1.5 meter social distancing rule, sources said. From February 25, nightlife locations, festivals and events without fixed seating may already be open to people who test negative for the coronavirus infection. These businesses …

‘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 …

England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes
3 years, 1 month 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-19: Unlimited care home visits allowed as England lifts face mask rules
3 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19: Unlimited care home visits allowed as England lifts face mask rules

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From January 31, those living in care homes will be able to have unlimited …

England lifts Covid restrictions as Omicron threat recedes
3 years, 1 month ago

England lifts Covid restrictions as Omicron threat recedes

India Today  

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 hospitalisations. Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the government's vaccine rollout, testing and development of antiviral treatments combine to make "some of the strongest defences in Europe", allowing a "cautious return" to normalcy. Officials …

‘After the famine comes the feast’ – Pubs and clubs react to Covid rules easing
3 years, 2 months ago

‘After the famine comes the feast’ – Pubs and clubs react to Covid rules easing

The Independent  

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

UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated

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 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

Nearly all Covid restrictions to be lifted in Ireland from tomorrow
3 years, 2 months ago

Nearly all Covid restrictions to be lifted in Ireland from tomorrow

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. “As we navigate this new phase of Covid, it …

Stormont Health Minister ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Covid-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Stormont Health Minister ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Covid-19

The Independent  

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

COVID: United Kingdom lifts restrictions, says omicron wave ‘has peaked’

India TV News  

Highlights Face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places, said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson The government is no longer advising people to work from home: PM Johnson The restrictions were introduced in December to slow the rapid spread of the omicron variant Face masks will no longer be mandatory in public places and COVID-19 passports will be …

Ireland to drop almost all COVID restrictions
3 years, 2 months ago

Ireland to drop almost all COVID restrictions

Al Jazeera  

Majority of measures that have been in place for almost two years will be lifted on Saturday, prime minister says. Ireland is to scrap almost all its COVID-19 restrictions on Saturday after coming through the storm of the Omicron variant that led to a major surge in infections, Prime Minister Micheal Martin has said. Ireland had the second-highest incidence rate …

Can we live with COVID?
3 years, 2 months ago

Can we live with COVID?

Al Jazeera  

Some European countries are calling for a new approach towards COVID-19. After two years of crippling waves of coronavirus, many strict lockdowns, and millions of people dead – several European countries are hoping to treat the pandemic as a thing of the past. Some of these countries see those figures as a sign the disease can be treated as endemic …

Cabinet could relax Covid restrictions in sports, hospitality & culture
3 years, 2 months ago

Cabinet could relax Covid restrictions in sports, hospitality & culture

NL Times  

The Cabinet is considering how it can loosen up coronavirus lockdown restrictions further to allow spectators to attend professional or amateur sports competitions, Prime Minister Mark Rutte told the Tweede Kamer on Thursday. He also expressed optimism that the events sector could soon reopen, and reiterated that the Cabinet also intends to use any space to relax restrictions to allow …

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 …

UK PM Announces to Lift Most Covid Curbs, Says 'No Longer Have to Wear Masks in Closed Spaces'
3 years, 2 months ago

UK PM Announces to Lift Most Covid Curbs, Says 'No Longer Have to Wear Masks in Closed Spaces'

News 18  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said most restrictions deployed to fight the latest wave of the Covid pandemic in England would be lifted from next week. People will no longer have to wear masks in closed spaces, work from home and prove vaccination to enter public spaces such as nightclubs, Johnson told parliament. Johnson told MPs: “While there …

Nicola Sturgeon to reveal if coronavirus restrictions will be relaxed further
3 years, 2 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon to reveal if coronavirus restrictions will be relaxed further

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The success of Scotland and the UK’s vaccine scheme means the public can now …

As we attempt to live with Covid, a class of vulnerable people is emerging: the new excluded
3 years, 2 months ago

As we attempt to live with Covid, a class of vulnerable people is emerging: the new excluded

The Independent  

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Covid news: UK cases and deaths drop as isolation cut to five days and departing Van-Tam praised
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid news: UK cases and deaths drop as isolation cut to five days and departing Van-Tam praised

The Independent  

✕ Close Health secretary announces Covid isolation period cut to five days from next week 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. …

France lifts ban on UK holidaymakers
3 years, 2 months ago

France lifts ban on UK holidaymakers

The Independent  

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No further Covid-19 restrictions for Northern Ireland – First Minister
3 years, 2 months ago

No further Covid-19 restrictions for Northern Ireland – First Minister

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Yes there are pressures within our health service, we are seeing a slight rise …

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