After the strains of mpox virus were detected outside Africa, World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) officials on Friday (August 16) advised countries not to close borders or impose any travel restrictions.

Amid mpox virus alert, WHO say don't 'close borders', impose 'travel restrictions'

People have joined long queues outside immigration offices in Beijing, eager to renew their passports after China ends Covid restrictions. Watch to know more.

Travellers rush to renew passports as China ends Covid restrictions

Recently, at least a dozen countries have imposed restrictions on travellers from China because of an uptick in the number of cases in the country. The growing list now includes Australia and Canada which require a negative test result for all passengers from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao.

France, Australia, Canada impose Covid restrictions on travellers from China

On Saturday, China recorded more than 7,000 new infections and one death. However, several countries and the WHO believe that Beijing is not releasing the real extent of the spread of Covid and that the numbers are downplaying the situation.

In pics: Here's a list of countries that have imposed travel curbs on passengers from China

Japan is considering doing away with the COVID-19 tests that visitors must take before entering the country, according to local media. One of the last nations still using border controls to combat the virus is Japan, where entrants must provide proof of a negative coronavirus test performed within 72 hours after leaving.

Japan may scrap COVID-19 tests for travellers: Reports

Over 80,000 tourists are stranded in a resort city popularly known as "China's Hawaii" after surging cases led authorities to impose strict travel restrictions. Molly Gambhir tells you how China's zero-Covid policies is already impacting its economy.

WION Fineprint: Over 80,000 tourists trapped in ‘China’s Hawaii’ after outbreak

Canada's COVID-19 vaccination requirement for domestic and outbound travelers, as well as federal bureaucrats and transportation workers, will be suspended starting next week, officials said Tuesday.

Canada lifts Covid vaccine mandate for domestic, outbound travel

Australia's COVID-19 infections have hit a record high for the third consecutive day, further straining hospital resources and testing facilities handling of the fast-moving omicron.

Omicron: Australia's COVID-19 infections have hit a record high for the third consecutive day

Chinese officials have increased travel restrictions in Tibet ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, and have placed a strong police presence in Lhasa, the regional capital.

Heavy travel restrictions imposed in Tibet ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics: Report

The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 is fueling the latest spike in infections in the US as it reports 512,553 new cases in the last 24 hours.

US records single day COVID spike fueled by Omicron variant

Israel has introduced fresh travel restrictions ahead of the holiday season in the wake of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. The government is being cautious to limit the spread of the virus.

Israel shuts border ahead of holiday season amid Omicron fears

If you are an international traveller who is planning to come to India, the Government of India has issued a circular dated December 14, 2021 that has to be adhered to by all incoming passengers.

Covid test, self-declaration and more: What travellers should know before entering India

Israel imposes fresh travel restrictions, shuts border ahead of holiday season

As the scare over the new COVID-19 variant has spread across the world, Israel has said that it will ban the entry of all foreign travellers to the country. This comes as the country has detected the second case of the newly found Omicron variant.

Israel tightens travel restrictions over new COVID-19 variant

Two international travellers arriving in Sydney were contaminated with the developing Omicron strain, according to urgent genetic testing. "Both passengers came to Sydney from South Africa on the evening of Saturday, November 27.

Omicron variant in Australia: Two passengers from South Africa test positive for new COVID strain

Even as several countries and the WHO is on their toes over the emergence of a new coronavirus variant, Australia on Friday said it has no plans to restrict flights from South Africa, from where the new strain has surfaced.

Australia says borders to remain open to South Africa despite concerns over new Covid variant

Emotional reunions were held at airports across the United States on Monday as the country fully reopened to many vaccinated international travelers for the first time since the coronavirus emerged.

US airports amassed with people longing to meet their families

The United States is accepting fully vaccinated travellers at airports and land borders, doing away with a COVID-19 restriction that dates back to the Trump administration.

US ends 20 months of travel restrictions, opens borders to foreign visitors

After lifting travel restrictions for much of the world's population first imposed in early 2020 to address the spread of COVID-19, the United States is expecting a flood of international visitors crossing its borders by air and by land on Monday.

World Business Watch: US braces for surge of vaccinated international travellers

The US government has finally eased travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international visitors after almost 20 months. The United States is largely wide open, although there are some state and local restrictions that still apply.

US reopens borders for fully vaccinated international visitors

For the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia has eased its international border restrictions on Monday, allowing some of its vaccinated public to travel freely and many families to reunite.

Australia eases international border restrictions for first time in pandemic

US airlines are preparing for long lines of travellers when the United States lifts its international travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers on November 8.

Airlines brace for early ‘long lines’ when US lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions

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