Author: Charlie

Amid the growing concerns over the latest coronavirus strain, it seems that the initial set of vaccination is no longer enough to combat the virus.  At least, that seems to be the belief among European countries that have in recent weeks begun requiring international visitors to show proof of a booster shot in addition to…
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France has implemented a “vaccine pass” on 24 January 2022. It replaces the country’s “health pass” and means those testing negative for the disease are no longer able to enter such venues. The vaccine pass will allow those recently recovered from the disease or fully vaccinated to access bars, restaurants, inter-regional transport and other public…
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As of 22 January 2022, all non-US citizens entering the United States by land or ferry crossings now need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even if their trip purposes are considered “essential”. The shift in border policy was initially announced back in October. It brings the US’ rules for entry by land and water…
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On 25 January 2022, the European Union released a statement that people travelling among its 27 member states who have been vaccinated in the past nine months or recovered from the coronavirus should not face additional restrictions like testing or quarantine. The change came after the World Health Organisation said that the spread of the…
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People travelling to England will no longer be required to take a COVID test on arrival, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed. 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. The day 2 tests…
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