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Singapore relaxes COVID travel curbs, mask rules further
Masks will also not be required to be worn on public transport, the health ministry said in a statement.
Thu Feb 09 2023
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COVID travel curbs against Chinese visitors 'discriminatory' - State media
South Korea and Spain joined a growing list of countries, including the United States, India and others, to impose COVID tests for travellers from China.
Fri Dec 30 2022
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Singapore readies Changi airport as travel curbs ease
Singapore aims to recover air passenger volume to half of pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022, the government said.
Wed Mar 30 2022
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IATA calls for governments to rescind travel bans
Public health organisations, including the WHO, have advised against travel curbs to contain the spread of Omicron.
Thu Dec 09 2021
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Indonesia tightens travel curbs as it braces for Omicron arrival
Indonesia has yet to announce the detection of Omicron, but is stepping up measures to minimise the potential impact.
Thu Dec 02 2021
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FACTBOX: Global spread of Omicron cases and associated travel curbs
Following is a selected country-by-country snapshot of confirmed Omicron cases and travel restrictions imposed.
Mon Nov 29 2021
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Omicron variant detected in more countries as scientists race to find answers
The detection of Omicron triggered global alarm as governments around the world scrambled to impose new travel curbs.
Mon Nov 29 2021
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Malaysia eases travel curbs as COVID outbreak slows
According to the Ministry of Health, the vaccination rate for the adult population has reached 90 per cent, Ismail Sabri said.
Mon Oct 11 2021
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Oil holds near multi-year highs amid demand recovery
The gains were underpinned by an improved outlook for demand as increased COVID-19 vaccinations help lift travel curbs.
Mon Jun 14 2021
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now.
Wed Feb 24 2021
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US issues travel curbs for Chinese Communist Party members - NYT
The new policy limited the maximum validity of travel visas for party members and their families to one month and a single entry.
Thu Dec 03 2020
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Japan lifts coronavirus travel curbs to help economy bounce back
Airlines are also restarting some domestic flights as demand picks up
Fri Jun 19 2020
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Iraq parliament panel asks government to 'reciprocate' to US travel curbs
The committee made its call after a meeting in Baghdad.
Sun Jan 29 2017