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Bhutan Lowers Daily Tourist Tax For Visitors, But There Is A Catch
Under the new rule, the incentive applies only to tourists who pay in dollars, rather than in rupees, according to Bhutan's Department of Tourism.
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"Era Has Passed": Beijing Subway Drops Mandatory Covid Mask Rule
Beijing's subway has dropped mandatory mask requirements for travellers, local media reported on Sunday, days after a Chinese health expert said the threat of COVID-19 to humans is no longer at a serious level.
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China's Ruling Communist Party Claims "Decisive Victory" Over COVID-19
China's ruling Communist Party has claimed to have scored a "decisive victory" over the coronavirus pandemic by minimising the casualties and staunchly defended its much-criticised zero-COVID policy.
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Aviation Ministry Issues Covid Guidelines For Random Testing. Details Here
With random coronavirus testing of international arriving passengers set to start from Saturday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has said that airlines' crew members will have to bring such identified passengers to the testing facility at the airport.
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In China, People Rush To Buy Fever Drugs As Covid Curbs Likely To Be Eased
Tired of being cooped up to comply with China's strict anti-COVID rules, people awaited clarity on an easing of restrictions that could be announced as soon as Wednesday, while the more cautious rushed to buy cold medicines and home test kits.
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Masks No Longer Compulsory During Air Travel, But Is Advisable: Government
The civil aviation ministry today said the use of masks is not compulsory during air travel but passengers should preferably use them amid the declining number of coronavirus cases.
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UK Ex-Minister Matt Hancock Suspended From Party Over TV Reality Show
Britain's ruling Conservative party on Tuesday suspended Matt Hancock, the former health minister during the coronavirus pandemic, for appearing on a reality TV show.
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No More Fines For Not Wearing Masks In Public As Delhi Covid Cases Dip
Those not wearing masks in public places in Delhi will no longer be fined, the administration has decided after a drop in coronavirus cases in the city.
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Mask Off, No Foreign Tourist Registration: Thailand Drops Covid Rules
Thailand announced Friday it would drop rules requiring people to wear masks outdoors and no longer require foreign visitors to register before travel, as Covid-19 cases fall and the kingdom seeks to lure tourists back.
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China's Middle Class Looks To Flee As Covid Policies Bite
Alan Li no longer sees any future for his family in China after harsh Covid rules decimated his business, upended his son's education and left his country out of step with the rest of the world.
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Passengers Who Don't Wear Masks Can Be Removed From Flight
The lack of masks at airports and in flights has been made actionable again as Covid numbers started climbing in parts of the country.
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Italy Scraps COVID-19 Entry Rules For Travellers As Cases Drop
Italy said Monday it was dropping the requirement to show proof of coronavirus vaccination, recent recovery or a negative test before entering the country.
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China Sticks To Zero Covid Policy As Residents Decry Uneven Rules
Beijing stepped up quarantine efforts to end its month-old COVID outbreak as fresh signs of frustration emerged in Shanghai, where some bemoaned unfair curbs with the city of 25 million preparing to lift a prolonged lockdown in just over a week.
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At Covid Summit, PM Modi Calls For Reforms In World Health Body
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the World Health Organisation must be reformed and strengthened to build more resilient global health security architecture. Also, the rules of the World Trade Organisation needs to be more flexible, he said at
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'9-Month Gap For Booster Dose' Rule Relaxed For Those Travelling Abroad
Indians going abroad can take the booster dose if needed under the guidelines of the destination nation, the centre said today.
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Bhutan Lowers Daily Tourist Tax For Visitors, But There Is A Catch
Under the new rule, the incentive applies only to tourists who pay in dollars, rather than in rupees, according to Bhutan's Department of Tourism.
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"Era Has Passed": Beijing Subway Drops Mandatory Covid Mask Rule
Beijing's subway has dropped mandatory mask requirements for travellers, local media reported on Sunday, days after a Chinese health expert said the threat of COVID-19 to humans is no longer at a serious level.
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China's Ruling Communist Party Claims "Decisive Victory" Over COVID-19
China's ruling Communist Party has claimed to have scored a "decisive victory" over the coronavirus pandemic by minimising the casualties and staunchly defended its much-criticised zero-COVID policy.
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Aviation Ministry Issues Covid Guidelines For Random Testing. Details Here
With random coronavirus testing of international arriving passengers set to start from Saturday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has said that airlines' crew members will have to bring such identified passengers to the testing facility at the airport.
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In China, People Rush To Buy Fever Drugs As Covid Curbs Likely To Be Eased
Tired of being cooped up to comply with China's strict anti-COVID rules, people awaited clarity on an easing of restrictions that could be announced as soon as Wednesday, while the more cautious rushed to buy cold medicines and home test kits.
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Masks No Longer Compulsory During Air Travel, But Is Advisable: Government
The civil aviation ministry today said the use of masks is not compulsory during air travel but passengers should preferably use them amid the declining number of coronavirus cases.
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UK Ex-Minister Matt Hancock Suspended From Party Over TV Reality Show
Britain's ruling Conservative party on Tuesday suspended Matt Hancock, the former health minister during the coronavirus pandemic, for appearing on a reality TV show.
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No More Fines For Not Wearing Masks In Public As Delhi Covid Cases Dip
Those not wearing masks in public places in Delhi will no longer be fined, the administration has decided after a drop in coronavirus cases in the city.
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Mask Off, No Foreign Tourist Registration: Thailand Drops Covid Rules
Thailand announced Friday it would drop rules requiring people to wear masks outdoors and no longer require foreign visitors to register before travel, as Covid-19 cases fall and the kingdom seeks to lure tourists back.
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China's Middle Class Looks To Flee As Covid Policies Bite
Alan Li no longer sees any future for his family in China after harsh Covid rules decimated his business, upended his son's education and left his country out of step with the rest of the world.
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Passengers Who Don't Wear Masks Can Be Removed From Flight
The lack of masks at airports and in flights has been made actionable again as Covid numbers started climbing in parts of the country.
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Italy Scraps COVID-19 Entry Rules For Travellers As Cases Drop
Italy said Monday it was dropping the requirement to show proof of coronavirus vaccination, recent recovery or a negative test before entering the country.
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China Sticks To Zero Covid Policy As Residents Decry Uneven Rules
Beijing stepped up quarantine efforts to end its month-old COVID outbreak as fresh signs of frustration emerged in Shanghai, where some bemoaned unfair curbs with the city of 25 million preparing to lift a prolonged lockdown in just over a week.
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At Covid Summit, PM Modi Calls For Reforms In World Health Body
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the World Health Organisation must be reformed and strengthened to build more resilient global health security architecture. Also, the rules of the World Trade Organisation needs to be more flexible, he said at
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'9-Month Gap For Booster Dose' Rule Relaxed For Those Travelling Abroad
Indians going abroad can take the booster dose if needed under the guidelines of the destination nation, the centre said today.
