Hong Kong will scrap its controversial COVID-19 hotel quarantine policy for all arrivals from early October, more than 2-1/2 years after it was first adopted.

Covid-19 news update: Hong Kong to scrap hotel quarantine policy

While the US President is urging people to stay calm amid increase of coronavirus cases, US health authorities have recommended reducing the isolation time for people with asymptomatic Covid.<o:p></o:p>

Looking at the Christmas celebrations all over the country, experts had urged people to stay indoors and avoid parties and other large gatherings to avoid rapid spread of coronavirus.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-prepared-for-omicron-wave-some-hospitals-may-be-overrun-biden-440520">US prepared for Omicron wave, some hospitals may be 'overrun': Biden</a></o:p>

Meanwhile, Joe Biden warned people that looking at the current increase in Covid cases, the hospitals risk being ‘overrun’ by Covid patients. However, he also added that the country is prepared for another surge.<o:p></o:p>

While the comment was unclear back then, the latest recommendation has put some insight to it. The CDC experts have recommended cutting&nbsp;the isolation period from ten days to five for asymptomatic Covid patients. This would allow people to return back to work sooner, thus making sure labour shortages are not as grave as previous times.<o:p></o:p>

Experts have, however, added that the asymptomatic Covid patients should make sure they wear a mask for the next five days when around anyone else.

<o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-kids-sick-with-covid-are-filling-up-hospitals-in-america-440522">WATCH |</a></o:p>

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CDC defended their move by saying that the new recommendations were ‘motivated by science’ as previous case studies have proved that the major transmission of Covid happened in the early days of the illness.<o:p></o:p>

Meanwhile, Joe Biden is trying to make sure that the locals do not react to Omicron the same way they did to the Delta variant. Last year, when the Covid started rapidly spreading through the country, Americans were worried which largely translated into heightened panic. This had an adverse effect on frontline workers, hospital resources and the unity of the country.<o:p></o:p>

Biden hopes that the same will not be repeated this year and people will be able to get through the incoming surge in a calmer way than before. "Omicron is a source of concern, but it should not be a source of panic," he said.<o:p></o:p>

While the US President is urging people to stay calm amid increase of coronavirus cases, US health authorities have recommended reducing the isolation time for people with asymptomatic Covid.

While the US President is urging people to stay calm amid increase of coronavirus cases, US health authorities have recommended reducing the isolation time for people with asymptomatic Covid. Looking at the Christmas celebrations all over the country, experts had urged people to stay indoors and avoid parties and other large gatherings to avoid rapid spread of coronavirus. Also read | US prepared for Omicron wave, some hospitals may be 'overrun': Biden Meanwhile, Joe Biden warned people that looking at the current increase in Covid cases, the hospitals risk being ‘overrun’ by Covid patients. However, he also added that the country is prepared for another surge. While the comment was unclear back then, the latest recommendation has put some insight to it. The CDC experts have recommended cutting the isolation period from ten days to five for asymptomatic Covid patients. This would allow people to return back to work sooner, thus making sure labour shortages are not as grave as previous times. Experts have, however, added that the asymptomatic Covid patients should make sure they wear a mask for the next five days when around anyone else. WATCH | CDC defended their move by saying that the new recommendations were ‘motivated by science’ as previous case studies have proved that the major transmission of Covid happened in the early days of the illness. Meanwhile, Joe Biden is trying to make sure that the locals do not react to Omicron the same way they did to the Delta variant. Last year, when the Covid started rapidly spreading through the country, Americans were worried which largely translated into heightened panic. This had an adverse effect on frontline workers, hospital resources and the unity of the country. Biden hopes that the same will not be repeated this year and people will be able to get through the incoming surge in a calmer way than before. "Omicron is a source of concern, but it should not be a source of panic," he said.

US experts halve isolation period for asymptomatic Covid patients, amid Omicron spread

In a boost to the travel industry, Britain on Thursday scrapped quarantine policy for fully vaccinated citizens who arrive from "amber" list countries.

Britain has reportedly fully vaccinated at least 65 per cent of the population with UK travellers no longer needed to self isolate at home after they return to England.

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Earlier travellers had to self-isolate for 10 days, however, those returning from the high-risk red list countries would have to self-isolate in a hotel.

Transport secretary Grant Shapps said that travellers would still be required to get tested three hours before departure and on the second day after their arrival.

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The UK government had earlier lifted coronavirus travel restrictions for visitors going to Malta and Spain's Balearic Islands.

"We're adding Malta to the govt green list. We're also adding Madeira, the Balearic Islands, several UK Overseas Territories and Caribbean Islands (including Barbados) to the green list," Shapps said.

The rule allowed children who have been vaccinated to also be exempted from quarantine. According to the rules, non-resident UK citizens and expatriates who have been vaccinated abroad would also be required to undergo quarantine.

The move comes as UK PM Boris Johnson seeks to lift all restrictions on July 19 after months of lockdown amid a surge in coronavirus cases.&nbsp;

PM Johnson's intent to remove all COVID-19 rules has been criticised by 120 scientists and medical professionals as the Delta variant continues to surge in the country.&nbsp;

Britain on Thursday recorded 32,600 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours which was the highest since January.

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In a boost to the travel industry, Britain on Thursday scrapped quarantine policy for fully vaccinated citizens who arrive from "amber" list countries. Britain has reportedly fully vaccinated at least 65 per cent of the population with UK travellers no longer needed to self isolate at home after they return to England.

In a boost to the travel industry, Britain on Thursday scrapped quarantine policy for fully vaccinated citizens who arrive from "amber" list countries. Britain has reportedly fully vaccinated at least 65 per cent of the population with UK travellers no longer needed to self isolate at home after they return to England. Watch: Earlier travellers had to self-isolate for 10 days, however, those returning from the high-risk red list countries would have to self-isolate in a hotel. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said that travellers would still be required to get tested three hours before departure and on the second day after their arrival. TRAVEL UPDATE: From MONDAY 19 JULY 4am #British fully vaccinated adults will not need to isolate from amber list countries 🚦 including those on clinical trials – another step to fully reopening international travel. Children under 18 will not need to self-isolate. — Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP (@grantshapps) July 8, 2021 × The UK government had earlier lifted coronavirus travel restrictions for visitors going to Malta and Spain's Balearic Islands. "We're adding Malta to the govt green list. We're also adding Madeira, the Balearic Islands, several UK Overseas Territories and Caribbean Islands (including Barbados) to the green list," Shapps said. The rule allowed children who have been vaccinated to also be exempted from quarantine. According to the rules, non-resident UK citizens and expatriates who have been vaccinated abroad would also be required to undergo quarantine. The move comes as UK PM Boris Johnson seeks to lift all restrictions on July 19 after months of lockdown amid a surge in coronavirus cases. PM Johnson's intent to remove all COVID-19 rules has been criticised by 120 scientists and medical professionals as the Delta variant continues to surge in the country. Britain on Thursday recorded 32,600 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours which was the highest since January. (With inputs from Agencies)

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