President Joe Biden has declared an end to the travel ban that barred visitors from eight countries in southern Africa, citing progress made in understanding Omicron – the Covid-19 variant that triggered the restrictions. Biden said on Tuesday that the controversial travel ban will end on Friday, more than one …
Read More »Dozens detained amid anti-Covid restrictions protests in Brussels (VIDEOS)
Some 3,500 people marched through the streets of Brussels, according to police estimates. The rally’s organizers, however, gave a significantly bigger tally, claiming that up to 50,000 took part in the event. The protests in Belgium’s capital continue for several consecutive weekends already, with all the previous events marred by …
Read More »More Covid restrictions inevitable, London mayor warns
In an interview with the BBC on Sunday, Sadiq Khan described new restrictions as “inevitable” and called for a “major package of financial support for our hospitality, culture, and retail [sectors]” for when that happens. He argued that if the authorities failed to bring in tougher restrictions “sooner rather than …
Read More »European countries impose restrictions over ‘worst-ever’ Covid-19 strain
Germany has declared South Africa a “virus variant area,” the country’s health minister Jens Spahn wrote on Twitter. It means “airlines will only be allowed to transport Germans” from the country. All arrivals would be required to quarantine for 14 days, even if they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or …
Read More »WATCH: Protesters, police clash after new Covid restrictions announced in the Netherlands
Demonstrators threw stones and set off fireworks on Friday evening, while riot police at one point deployed a water cannon, according to footage and reports from the city. The water cannon was deployed after protesters held a “sitdown action” and refused to leave after multiple requests from law enforcement, police …
Read More »Russia set to implement some of world’s toughest Covid-19 restrictions
The proposed law would require QR-code Covid passes to enter stores, cultural venues and cafes until June 1, 2022 – but would not come into effect until February. “Realizing that our citizens need to be given the necessary time to get vaccinated and draw up the necessary documents, for those …
Read More »Netherlands re-introduces facemasks & other restrictions as Covid-19 cases surge
The new tightening of anti-Covid measures was announced by Prime Minister Mark Rutte late on Tuesday. Rutte urged all citizens, vaccinated and unvaccinated, to stick to basic hygiene rules and to self-isolate if they are feeling unwell. “Our own behavior is crucial, a very large part of our coronavirus policy …
Read More »Melbourne, reeling from protests against Covid-19 restrictions, sets new world record for longest lockdown
Currently in its sixth lockdown since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Melbourne has now officially become the lockdown champion – this is according to local media, which reported that the city has spent a total of 235 days in lockdown, surpassing the benchmark set by Argentina’s Buenos Aires, which …
Read More »US to ease Covid travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals
Speaking on Monday, White House Covid-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said the US will proceed to ease restrictions on inbound international travel from early November, when it will only let vaccinated foreign nationals enter the country. The new policy would replace the current patchwork of measures which restrict travel depending on …
Read More »First in EU, Denmark FULLY lifts Covid restrictions almost 550 days after lockdown was introduced
Starting from midnight on September 10, the deadly virus is no longer classified as a “socially critical disease” by the Danish government, meaning no special measures will be applied to deal with Covid-19 in the European country. All restrictions previously enforced by authorities, including ‘coronapass’ requirements to enter night clubs …
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