Category: Coronavirus

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Lockdowns lifted for Christmas

The UK, France, Germany and Spain are set to ease restrictions As the resurgence of COVID-19 continues to ravage Europe, several countries have announced a second wave of partial and national lockdowns. The subsequent announcement by several pharmaceutical companies, that vaccines will be available soon, gave hope that there is an end to the pandemic…
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U.S. Considers to Lift International Travel Ban

After eight months of border closures to European travellers, including the United Kingdom, the US government is reportedly considering removing the ban on international visitors from Europe and Brazil. Discussions among the federal government, public health agencies and airlines have resulted in widespread official support for the move, which still requires approval by the U.S.…
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UK Second Lockdown to End as Scheduled

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said a national lockdown would end after December 2, with the UK switching to a regional three-tier system. He noted that new vaccines meant “the scientific cavalry” was on the way. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday that England’s current tough coronavirus restrictions would not be extended…
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China Bans the UK, the Philippines and Belgium

The same applies to the arrivals from Belgium and the Philippines China has barred entry to non-Chinese visitors from Britain, Belgium and the Philippines. China has temporarily suspended entry of non-Chinese nationals travelling from Britain even if they hold valid visas and residence permits, the Chinese embassy there said, in some of the most stringent…
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France announces second lockdown, UK to follow

Coronavirus Second Wave– Europe Enters Coronavirus Second Wave with Lockdowns As France reported more than 36,000 new Coronavirus cases, French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed new lockdown measures for France. France entered a new coronavirus lockdown on 30th October until at least December 1. The announcement came shortly after neighbouring Germany announced a new lockdown.…
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