Travel Covid

• U.S. ending COVID vaccine mandates for travellers. Where other countries stand

  Next week the United States will lift its COVID-19 restrictions for travellers. But what other countries still have them in place?

  Canada

  May 3, 2023
  
• Airlines, hotels scramble to restart amid surge in demand from U.S. summer travellers

  With more U.S. travelers expected to take trips as COVID restrictions ease, unbridled demand will strain capacity in the leisure and travel industry and push prices even higher.

  World

  May 5, 2022
  
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• Travel into Canada was up in January. But it was still below pre-pandemic levels

  As COVID-19 cases surged at the end of last year, Ottawa advised Canadians on Dec. 15 to avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2022
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• Canada lifts blanket advisory against non-essential travel introduced amid COVID-19

  The 19-month-old advisory was quietly lifted on the same day Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled Canada's international proof of vaccination system.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2021
• Ontario’s online proof-of-vaccination portal inaccessible outside of North America

  Global News heard from multiple Canadians abroad who, when they tried to log in to pull up their COVID-19 vaccine proof, were notified that the Ontario vaccine webpage was blocked.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2021
• Hawaii governor says non-essential travel to state ‘risky’ as COVID-19 surges

  Gov. David Ige wants to curtail travel to Hawaii through the end of October, but stopped short of announcing a mandate against non-essential visitors.

  World

  Aug 24, 2021
• Canadian travellers hit the skies with a little more ease as restrictions loosen

   Fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents are now able to skip the 14-day quarantine.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2021
• Here’s how countries are preparing to reopen borders that were shut by COVID-19

  The rollout of vaccines against COVID-19 is giving government officials in many countries new confidence to welcome visitors, with some racing to reopen in time for summer.

  World

  May 26, 2021
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• Pressure mounts on Canadian government to halt flights from COVID-19 hotspots

  Calls for more action to curb the spread of COVID-19 are growing as the B.1.617 “double mutant” variant first detected in India has now made its way to Canada.

  World

  Apr 22, 2021
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• Vaccine passports gain traction, but experts warn of ‘huge moral crisis in equity’

  Some governments say getting vaccinated and having proper documentation will smooth the way to travel, entertainment and other social gatherings in a post-pandemic world.

  World

  Feb 26, 2021