Getting a Covid-19 vaccine could soon be a requirement to travel internationally, with one major airline already saying that vaccination will become a “necessity” to set foot on its aircraft in the future, while a project led by air industry trade body IATA to create a “digital passport” proving vaccination enters its final stages. KEY FACTS - On Monday, Australia’s…
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Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Monday announced new coronavirus restrictions, the Associated Press reported, becoming the latest European country to institute new measures because of a sharp increase in coronavirus cases. KEY FACTS - Unlike the earlier lockdown, the restrictions will vary based on the number of cases and hospitalizations in the region, Conte said, according to AP. …
England is set to go into its second lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Saturday, telling residents “you must stay at home.” KEY FACTS - People will only be able to meet with one person from outside their household outdoors, while restaurants, pubs and cafes will have to shift service to takeout or delivery only. - The lockdown will take effect…
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