Vaccination Updates
Side effects mean your COVID-19 vaccine is working, expert says
If you have taken or will take the Covid-19 vaccine, don’t worry - there is no evidence that a lack of fever or headache means the vaccines did not work or will not work, experts say.
Survey says unvaccinated people shouldn’t be allowed on the plane
Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe passengers who have not been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus should be barred from travelling on an aeroplane according to a new Reuters poll.
Malta to welcome back vaccinated British travellers from 1 June
As of 1 June 2021, Malta will welcome passengers from the UK who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
AstraZeneca’s Australia-made COVID-19 vaccine doses get TGA nod
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) had given the go-ahead to the biotech giant CSL Limited to produce AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Global vaccine rollout improves 2021’s travel outlook, says Agoda CEO John Brown
Confidence in the vaccine rollouts, discussions around COVID-19 passports, and alternative state quarantine announcements have triggered an increase in international travel searches for certain markets, according to Agoda.
Emirates flight to celebrate UAE vaccination milestone
Emirates is showcasing the UAE’s remarkable progress in its vaccination programme with a special flight that will carry only fully vaccinated crew and passengers onboard
Thailand waives quarantine for vaccinated travellers to Phuket
Thai government approved a notion that will see international travellers bypass quarantine requirements on arrival in Phuket, so long as they are vaccinated.
New hub for Covid-19 testing to be launched at Sofitel London St James in heart of Central London
Sofitel London St James has announced, through its partnership with UK biotech firm HALO, that a new testing hub for Covid-19 will be launched at the hotel
No mandatory testing or Covid-19 negative report required for Goa travellers
Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant has ruled out making Covid-19 testing mandatory for those entering the state saying that such a move could lead to shuttering to economic activity
New guidelines: No quarantine needed for international travellers in Mumbai if vaccinated
International passengers from the UK, Europe, Middle East, South Africa and Brazil will no longer have to undergo the mandatory week-long institutional quarantine on arrival in Mumbai if they have received both doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccinated people should be allowed to travel without restriction
British Airways chief says people vaccinated against COVID-19 should be allowed to travel without any restrictions.
Qantas boss: Governments ‘to insist’ on vaccines for flying
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has told the BBC that "governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers.
Iceland to open borders for US and UK vaccinated visitors
Iceland has reopened its doors for vaccinated travellers from the United States and the United Kingdom from 18 March
How Turkey has unveiled COVID-19 vaccination programme for travel industry
An initiative has been launched in Turkey that is part of the Safe Tourism Certification Program in order to welcome international travellers in view of the next tourist season
Travellers could enter China easier if they are vaccinated…but wait!
China is making it easier for foreigners to get a visa to enter China, but wait not so fast, this treatment is only for people who have been inoculated with Chinese-made coronavirus vaccines.
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