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WASHINGTON, Wash. — Limits on travel between Canada and the United States will persist for at least four more weeks, the federal government confirmed Monday despite signs of growing impatience south of the border. © Provided by The Canadian Press “We are extending non-essential travel restrictions with the United States […]
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On Friday, Russian authorities reported over 15,000 new infections, the highest daily spike so far in the pandemic. Moscow — with less than 10% of the population — accounts for up to 30% of new infections each day. The health minister says 90% of hospital beds for coronavirus patients have […]
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps yesterday announced in a statement on Twitter that Italy, Vatican City and the microstate of San Marino would be losing their ‘air bridge’ status from this Sunday October 18 at 4am, leaving just four restriction-free destinations for British holidaymakers: Germany, Gibraltar, Greece and Sweden. Even then, several of these […]
The Government has introduced a “rule of three” tiered system in order to simplify local lockdowns in coronavirus hotspots. To “simplify” the rules, Boris Johnson has ushered in a new model of “Local Covid Alert Levels” in England which will work as a traffic light system. Under the system there will be three tiers – […]
Even as the thicket of travel restrictions across Europe grows, the European Union is seeking support for a coordinated regionwide approach that would make it easier for potential travelers to understand the increasingly complex rules. Brussels is proposing common criteria and thresholds for deciding on travel restrictions and a system […]
I left Australia in 2008. “I’ll be back in a year. 18 months, tops,” I told my parents. If staying an extra decade or so hasn’t led to their forgiveness, 2020 sure hasn’t helped. If you’ve ever seen an episode of Border Security, or tried to carry an apple […]
A sign outside of BWI airport advises travelers that have been to New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut must quarantine for 14 days. Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images As the coronavirus continues to spread across the US and the world, some states are restricting domestic travel. States like […]
CLOSE Packed chairlifts will be a thing of the past as Tahoe resorts implement policies that ensure social distancing. (Photo: Provided by Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe) The end of the 2019-2020 ski season stands out in Caroline Guenther’s memory. After a dry February, winter storms were finally dropping some powder in […]
Jones’ selection of the 28-man squad has already been affected by the Covid outbreak at Sale Sharks in which 16 players and three members of staff tested positive last week, which has plunged the climax of Premiership Rugby’s league campaign into disarray. “I can’t comment on this Sale situation because […]
Weddings These will still be allowed to go ahead, with ceremonies and receptions of up to 15 people permitted. However, Mr Johnson made clear that they must be conducted in a Covid-secure way. Guests will have to stand or sit at least one metre apart, as well as take other […]
QUECHEE — Jenny Engelman likes her condo at Quechee Lakes. The Dartmouth College psychology major from New York City moved into the four-bedroom rental unit on Sept. 10 with three of her fellow students on a short-term lease over the first term of her senior year. Although Engelman is taking […]
BRICK, NJ — Brick Township will hold its annual Trunk or Treat event, but the 2020 version will be modified due to the coronavirus pandemic, township officials announced. The event is set for Oct. 23 (with a rain date of Oct. 30) at the Drum Point Sports Complex. “Trunk or […]
Blanca Escalante spends much of her time taking care of seniors, crisscrossing between work and family obligations on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, the El Paso Times, a USA TODAY Network publication, reports. The 53-year-old works weeknights assisting an elderly couple in El Paso, where she lives as a legal permanent […]
Iceland was one of the first countries to open up to holidaymakers post-lockdown – Getty Iceland’s rising infection rate is edging closer to the UK’s quarantine threshold figure, according to new data – while figures in mainland Greece, Denmark and other ‘travel corridor’ destinations continue to climb. Yesterday, Iceland reported […]
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(Bloomberg) — London Mayor Sadiq Khan said further measures may be announced in the next few days and weeks to contain infections in the capital amid reports of a surge in virus cases. The situation continued to deteriorate in Europe with Germany’s economy minister warning of the impact of further […]
amalfi coast – iStock Analysis by Telegraph Travel has revealed that Britons can now visit just 12 places without restrictions following the removal of Slovenia and Guadeloupe from the quarantine-free list. Holidaymakers can now travel to Italy, Germany, Turkey and the majority of Greece without having to self-isolate on arrival […]
MADRID — The Madrid regional government is further restricting family reunions and social gatherings to curb a sharp spike in coronavirus cases just as schools are set to reopen. An existing ban on outdoor meetings of more than 10 people is now being extended indoors, after most new recent infections […]
Some bars in Nevada will be closing again Friday amid a surge in COVID-19 infections, and Kentucky will join the growing list of states that require face coverings in public. There’s another significant change in Nevada: Restaurants can no longer serve parties more than six people and must close their bar […]
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL — Palos Heights Parks and Recreation is planning to open the community pool Monday, July 13, as Illinois enters Phase 4 of the state’s reopening. The pool is limited to preregistration. Reserved public swim sessions will be offered through Aug.16. Face masks are required when not in […]
Just as Joan Fígols’ seven-year journey to fatherhood was about to end, a pandemic struck. The Spanish dairy farmer, who lives in Barcelona with his husband Alex Fernández, was anxiously awaiting the birth of their son Lluc in March when suddenly the U.S. border closed to European flights, in hopes […]
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