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While the Omicron variant continues to impact travel in parts of the world, many are seeing countries, states, and cities begin to lift their COVID-19 restrictions. Officials are now defining their response by the various circumstances in their specific regions, and many nations have even cancelled rules put in place for the pandemic altogether.  Business…
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It’s been approximately one month since the newest Covid variant, Omicron, was named a variant of concern by WHO. While the symptoms of Omicron are much milder compared to other concerning variants like Delta, vaccines are not as effective at preventing infection with this variant as they were with others. However, the UK Health Security…
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The Omicron Variant is the latest strain of Covid to be designated as a “variant of concern” by WHO, which means many countries have tightened their travel restrictions again. Despite the controversy over the efficacy of travel bans, many destinations have imposed travel restrictions to/from African countries impacted the most by Omicron. Here’s a short…
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The UK travel rules have undergone numerous changes since the pandemic started in 2020. When the UK opened back up for international travel in May, they introduced a traffic light system. Countries were grouped into green, amber, and red lists. Each country list had different rules regarding testing and quarantining. However, the UK recently scrapped…
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On Friday April 5, the CDC released new guidelines for travel. Fully vaccinated travelers are now able to safely travel within the United States without getting COVID tested or self-quarantining. Vaccinated travelers should still wear masks as they are required for everyone on planes, buses, trains, and other public transit, avoid crowds, stay six feet apart from others, and wash their hands and use hand sanitizer frequently.  …
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In response to all the different travel restrictions and requirements out there right now, airports, hotels, and resorts are making an effort to offer on-site COVID-19 tests to travelers. While many airports in the US have COVID testing available, we’ve compiled a list of some of the fastest and most affordable COVID tests available at the larger airports. Additionally, now that the US is requiring…
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On March 11, the World Health Organization officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, indicating that every location is likely to be affected, though the exact timing and impact cannot be predicted. Non-essential international and domestic travel should be deferred due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistical environment, healthcare…
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On March 11, the World Health Organization officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, indicating that every location is likely to be affected, though the exact timing and impact cannot be predicted. Non-essential international and domestic travel should be deferred due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistical environment, healthcare…
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On March 11, the World Health Organization officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, indicating that every location is likely to be affected, though the exact timing and impact cannot be predicted. Non-essential international and domestic travel should be deferred due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistical environment, healthcare…
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On March 11, the World Health Organization officially classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, indicating that every location is likely to be affected, though the exact timing and impact cannot be predicted. Non-essential international and domestic travel should be deferred due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global logistical environment, healthcare…
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