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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, 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…

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Caribbean. The Bahamas Shortens Testing Window for Travelers

December 23.The Bahamas is tightening its entry requirements for travelers, an effort to keep hospitalization rates stable as omicron continues to spread across the globe. Prime Minister Philip Davis announced…

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Caribbean. Puerto Rico Updates Entry Rules

December 23. Effective Dec. 27, the island's entry regulations for all travelers coming on domestic flights from the U.S. mainland will require proof of a negative PCR test taken within…

Elsewhere, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Israel, Regulations COVID-19

Israel. The Country Bans Travel to U.S. Hours After Omicron-Filled Flight Arrives from Miami

December 20. Israel has announced a ban on travel to the United States hours after multiple passengers on a flight from Miami were found to have been carrying the heavily…

Elsewhere, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Regulations COVID-19

Japan. No Changes to COVID-19 Restrictions Despite Omicron

December 23. Japan's government is not considering an immediate change to current COVID-19 restrictions, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Thursday, a day after community transmission of the Omicron…

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USA. CDC Director Says Update on 10-Day COVID Isolation Guideline Could Come “Soon”

December 22. Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said that the agency is looking at data to see if it will ease the CDC's current COVID-19 isolation guidelines.…

Elsewhere, Restrictions by countryCOVID, Europe, Regulations COVID-19

Dutch PM Rutte: Netherlands will go into lockdown from Sunday

December 18. The Netherlands will go into a new lockdown from Sunday morning to try to limit COVID-19 infections because of the Omicron coronavirus variant, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said…

Central America, Restrictions by countryCOSTA RICA, Regulations COVID-19

Costa Rica Driving Restrictions for December 20 to January 15

December 16. Costa Rican authorities on Wednesday announced the country’s Covid-19-related driving restrictions for December 20 – January 15 2022. In light of the progress made in reducing the levels…