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Restrictions by country, South AmericaBRAZIL, COVID, Tourism

Covid-19: Brazil Travel Ban to Be Discussed Over New Variant

Travel from Brazil to the UK could be banned in response to the discovery of a new coronavirus variant. Ministers are meeting to discuss possible measures and a block on…

North America, Restrictions by countryCANADA, COVID, Health

Ontario, Canada, Implements Stay-at-home Order as Officials Warn of a Looming Healthcare System ‘Collapse’

Ontario, Canada's most populous province, issued a stay-at-home order Tuesday, as officials warn there is a "real and looming threat of the collapse of the province's hospital system" if Covid-19…

South America, UpdatesBRAZIL, COVID, Health

Chinese Covid-19 Vaccine Less Effective than Initially Claimed, Sparking Concerns

The Chinese Covid-19 vaccine developed by Sinovac Biotech was determined to have only 50.38% effective in late-stage trials in Brazil. This is significantly lower than earlier results showed, according to…

North America, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Health, Tourism, USA

U.S. Will Require Negative COVID-19 Results from All Incoming Travelers

Ten months into the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. will begin requiring all international travelers—including returning U.S. citizens—to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to a board a…

UpdatesCOVID, Tourism

Airlines Vouchers Are Beginning to Expire — Now What?

In early 2020, health agencies began warning about the uncontrolled spread of the virus, with many travelers opting to cancel upcoming trips in light of stay-at-home or quarantine orders. In…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, COVID, Tourism

Costa Rica’s Land Borders Restricted Until February

Costa Rica’s land borders will remain restricted until at least February, the Immigration Administration announced. The measures mean tourists cannot enter the country via a land border post. Per decree…

Caribbean Islands, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Health, Tourism

Caribbean Airlines Suspends Cuba Flights

Caribbean Airlines has announced the suspension of all of its flights to Havana, Cuba. The move took immediate effect this week, and will be in place “until further notice,” according…

North America, UpdatesCOVID, Tourism, USA

Cruise Giant Carnival to Extend Cancellations into April

It will now will be, at least, April before you can get on a Carnival Cruise Line ship. The Miami-based cruise giant on Wednesday said it would extend its 10-month-long…

Restrictions by countryCOVID, Health

UK Goes Back to Strict Lockdown As COVID-19 Variant Accelerates the Spread of Covid-19

The United Kingdom is going back under a draconian lockdown as a new variant of the COVID-19 virus is spreading quickly around the country, and the world. U.K. Prime Minister…

North America, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Tourism, USA

Following NYC’s COVID-19 Travel Safety Rles is a Serious Matter

To avoid a 10-day quarantine upon arrival, most travelers are required to get two COVID-19 tests — one before entering the state and one after. If both tests are negative,…