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Elsewhere, UpdatesAirlines, COVID, Tourism, UK

UK. Collinson Travel: “The Industry Must ‘Roll with the Punches’ Amid Covid Uncertainty.

January 6. The travel industry will have to “roll with the punches” as government requirements continue to evolve with the pandemic, according to the Asia-Pacific president of a travel services…

Elsewhere, UpdatesCOVID, Delta, Health, Omicron

Cyprus Discovers a Covid Variant That Combines Omicron and Delta.

January 8. A researcher in Cyprus has discovered a strain of the coronavirus that combines the delta and omicron variant, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday. Leondios Kostrikis, professor of biological…

Central America, UpdatesBahamas', Caribbean, COVID

Caribbean. Country Updates of Testing Requirements for Entry.

January 5. The Bahamas' government is scrapping plans to enforce more stringent pre-arrival testing requirements among vaccinated travelers this week. Fully vaccinated travelers and those under 12 may continue to…

Central America, UpdatesCOVID, MEXICO

Mexico. Approaching 300,000 Covid Deaths

January 6. Mexico is likely to surpass 300,000 deaths from COVID-19 this week - the fifth highest death toll worldwide - as infections rise after the holiday season, fueled by…

South America, UpdatesARGENTINA, COVID, Health

South America. Argentina Breaks COVID-19 Case Record

January 6. Argentina broke its record for COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, approaching 100,000 daily cases as it faces a third wave of the pandemic, driven by the highly infectious Omicron…

Central America, UpdatesCOVID, PANAMA, Regulations COVID-19, Vaccination

Central America. Panama Tightens Vaccination Requirements for Gov Officials

January 6. Panama moved to require all public officials to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly coronavirus testing, the health minister said on Wednesday, as the Central American country…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Cruises, USA

USA. Cruise Lines Sinking Under COVID Pressure as CDC Investigates More Than 90 Ships

Jan 5. Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt. John Murray says he'd feel safer on the ship than in a supermarket. The Cruise Line Industry Association released a statement last week…

North America, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Regulations COVID-19, USA

USA. CDC Updates Covid-19 Isolation Recommendations with Guidance on Testing

Jan 5. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance on the recommended Covid-19 isolation period Tuesday, telling people that if they have access to a Covid-19…

Caribbean Islands, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Regulations COVID-19

Caribbean. Puerto Rico Announces New Covid Measures

Jan 4. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico on Tuesday imposed new measures to fight a surge in COVID-19 cases that has overwhelmed medical staff in the U.S. territory…

South America, UpdatesBRAZIL, COVID, Cruises, Health

Brazil Health Agency Warns Against Elevated Covid Risk Onboard Cruiseships

January 2. Brazilian health agency Anvisa on Sunday warned passengers against boarding cruise ships operating along the Brazilian coast after outbreaks of COVID-19 affecting crew and customers, according to a…