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China Covid curbs

03 Jan 2023

'Curbs targeting only Chinese citizens': China warns of counter-measures

China covid scare: Several countries, including India and the US, have imposed pre-departure Covid test requirements on people travelling from China and its surrounding regions. On Monday, India issued revised guidelines for international air passengers arriving from China, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Japan, mandating an RT-PCR test to be conducted within 72 hours before departure.

27 Dec 2022

This province in China sees 'sharp rise' in Covid cases, 60% people test +ve

Covid surge in China's Sichuan: The Sichuan Center for Disease Control and Prevention said the true percentage of infected people was likely higher, since nearly 30 per cent of those who did not undergo any tests complained of symptoms such as fever and cough, according to NHK World.

27 Dec 2022

BF.7 Scare: Avoid travelling to THESE countries this New Year as Covid surges

Amid a surge in Covid cases globally, several countries are expected to impose travel restrictions in the New Year to prevent infections from surging among their population. China tops the list for avoiding foreign travel as the country is reporting a record number of infections

04 Dec 2021

Omicron scare: France announces new travel restrictions

All arrivals from countries on the "green," "orange" and "red" lists must present a negative PCR test on arrival. Those who test positive must quarantine in hotels allocated by the French health authorities.

International flights

01 Dec 2021

Omicron threat: India decides to postpone resumption of international flights

Earlier, the government had announced that commercial international flights will resume regular operations from December 15

29 Nov 2021

New cases of Omicron COVID variant detected in more countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was not yet clear whether Omicron, first detected in Southern Africa, is more transmissible than other variants, or if it causes more severe disease.

28 Nov 2021

'Omicron' threat: Delhi govt to review COVID-19 situation during Monday meet

According to informed sources, the Delhi government is deeply concerned about international passengers coming to the national capital, especially from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong. Experts and representatives from the Ministry of Civil Aviation are expected to attend the meeting among others.

28 Nov 2021

World on alert as new COVID variant Omicron spreads to more countries

Many countries have slapped restrictions on various southern African countries over the past couple of days, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Iran, Japan, Thailand and the United States, in response to warnings over the transmissibility of the new variant. This goes against the advice of the World Health Organization, which has warned against any overreaction before the variant was thoroughly studied.

23 Nov 2021

US issues 'Do Not Travel' warning for Germany, Denmark amid rising cases

CDC elevated its travel recommendation to "Level Four: Very High" for the two European countries Case numbers in Germany have been soaring.

21 Sep 2021

US to ease restrictions for vaccinated foreign travellers in November

The United States has allowed foreign air travelers from more than 150 countries Restrictions on non-US citizens were first imposed on air travelers from China in January 2020

13 Aug 2021

Lakshadweep imposes travel restriction in view of rising COVID cases in Kerala

The administration also directed the authorities concerned to give permission only for essential travel to the mainland.

Travel restrictions

05 Aug 2021

UK relaxes COVID-19 travel curbs for India, moves it from red to amber list

Under Britain's traffic light system for international travel, returning from amber list countries means a 10-day quarantining at home. The change, announced by the Department for Transport, comes into effect from 4 am local time on Sunday.

Travel restrictions

30 Jul 2021

Making efforts to ease travel restrictions for Indian students: Centre

India has been making efforts to ease travel restrictions for Indian students enrolled in foreign universities to make their travel to their respective countries possible. Travel restrictions were being eased for Indian students to travel to many countries, including the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Georgia, etc.

Ministry of External Affairs

23 Jul 2021

India urges foreign governments to ease travel restrictions for Indians

Centre has been urging foreign governments to ease travel restrictions for Indians in view of an improvement in the coronavirus situation in the country. "There have been some positive steps in this direction and we would hope that more countries take steps to normalise the movement of people from India," said MEA Spokesperson.

COVID Vaccination

28 Jun 2021

SII asks govt to take up inclusion of Covishield in EU vaccination passport

Jaishankar said this might affect students, business travellers back and forth, and cause severe disruptions Poonawalla, in his letter, is learnt to have mentioned that nearly 30 crore people have already been vaccinated with Covishield in India

COVID Vaccination

28 Jun 2021

Covishield missing from European Union's 'virtual vaccine passport' list

Serum Institute of India had never applied to the European Medicine Agency Adar Poonawalla said he has taken up the matter at the highest levels Only 4 vaccines are allowed by European Medicines Agency for travel in European Union

29 Apr 2021

Denmark tightens restrictions on travel from India in view of COVID situation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark announced numerous travel restrictions for those from India. The ministry conducted a risk assessment, following which it changed the travel status of India from "orange" to "red".

04 Feb 2021

COVID-19: Kuwait to stop entry of non-citizens amid surge in cases

Kuwait will be stopping the entry of non-citizens into the country from February 7. All activities in sports clubs, gyms, salons, and spa centers will also be suspended. No commercial activities between 8 pm and 5 am.

22 Oct 2020

Unlock 5.0: Government makes graded relaxation in visa and travel restrictions

The government has now decided to make a graded relaxation in visa and travel restrictions for more categories of foreign nationals and Indian nationals who wish to enter or leave India. It has been decided to permit all OCI and PIO card holders and all other foreign nationals intending to visit India for any purpose. This includes flights operated under Vande Bharat Mission, Air Transport Bubble arrangements or by any non scheduled commercial flights.

23 May 2020

COVID-19: Indian-Americans welcome relaxation in visa for OCI cardholders

The Indian-Americans have welcomed the decision of the Indian government to ease the coronavirus-linked global travel restrictions imposed on those having OCI cards, describing it as a big relief for them.

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