Ukraine President Zelenskyy Calls For Blanket Travel Ban Against Russia
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the western countries to impose a blanket travel ban against Russia. While the idea was welcomed by some nations, it angered Moscow. The proposal came in an interview with the Washington Post. Zelenskyy then stated that the sanctions imposed against Russia on February 24 were too weak. "Whichever… read-more
Tags: Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, travel ban, Russia, Vladimir Putin
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IndiGo Imposes Flying Ban On LDF Leader, 2 Cong Workers For Misbehaviour Onboard
IndiGo has imposed a flying ban on Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front's convenor EP Jayarajan, along with two Youth Congress workers after they were involved in a scuffle onboard. The leaders shouted slogans against the Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, as he was on the same flight, on June 13. The IndiGo aircraft was flying from Kannur Thiruvananthapuram, airport. Notably, the ban has been imposed on July 18, for three weeks.
Tags: travel ban, Flying Ban, IndiGo, LDF EP Jayarajan, Congress Workers
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
China Relaxes 2 Year Covid Visa Ban On Indian Professionals; Tourism Visa Suspended
Following Beijing's stringent visa restrictions set in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Chinese Embassy in India will issue visas to Indian professionals and their families who have been stuck in India for more than two years. China is also examining requests of Indian students enrolled in Chinese universities who expressed a desire to return to their schools and universities. Visas for tourism and personal use, meanwhile, are still… read-more
Tags: China, India, Visa, travel ban, Covid-19
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UAE Imposes Travel Ban On Unvaccinated Citizens From Jan 10
The United Aram Emirates (UAE) imposed travel ban on unvaccinated people. The UAE government, on January 1, tweeted, "Ban on Travel on UAE Citizens unvaccinated with #Covid-19Vaccine, starting Jan 10, 2022, with a requirement to obtain the booster dose for the fully vaccinated". However, medically unstable and exempted people will not be included in the aforementioned order.
Tags: UAE, travel ban, Unvaccinated, omicron threat, Covid-19
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WHO Condemns Direct Travel Ban On South Africa: Omicron Scare
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Chief slammed countries for continuing direct flight ban to Africa, the origin of Covid-19's new variant Omicron. The WHO, on December 5, condemned the travel ban imposed amid Omicron scare and criticised nations for not accepting negative Covid-19 reports of South Africa and demanding "Third Country Report." Travel bans targeting Africa is attack on global solidarity, said WHO.
Tags: omicron, Covid-19, WHO, travel ban, South Africa
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Canada Bans Travel From 3 African Countries Due To Omicron Variant
Canada on November 30 banned travelers from three African countries over the fear of new coronavirus strain Omicron. ''We are adding three African countries in the list that are Egypt, Nigeria, and Malawi,'' said Jean- Yves Duclos, Health Minister of Canada. He added the passengers, including vaccinated ones, coming from outside Canada, apart from the United States, would now be tested on Canadian airports, reported ANI.
Tags: Canada, omicron, Covid-19, Egypt, travel ban
Courtesy: ANI
Delhi CM Reminds Central Govt Over Omicron Threat, Asks Why Delay In Travel Restrictions
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, on November 30, tweeted to Centre, demanding to stop international flights. His tweet was a reminder for Indian Government over Omicron, termed as a "variant of concern". Kejriwal, in his tweet said, "several countries have restricted flights from Omicron affected nations. Why are we delaying?" This is the second time Delhi CM has urged centre regarding Omicron threat. Meanwhile, Centre revised guidelines for… read-more
Tags: omicron, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi, Central Government, travel ban
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Poland Mandates 14-Day Quarantine For Non-EU Travelers: Omicron Scare
Poland has imposed a mandatory 14-day quarantine for travelers from non-European countries. Health minister Adam Niedzielski announced a ban on flights from seven African countries affected by the Omicron variant of Covid-19. The quarantined travelers will be free to leave if they test negative after eight days, he said. Notably, Poland had a 10-day mandatory quarantine rule, which has now become 14 days.
Tags: Poland, omicron, travel ban, South Africa, Omicron Scare
Courtesy: United News Of India
Kuwait Imposes Travel Ban On 9 African Nations Due To Omicron Variant
Kuwait suspended flight services with 9 African countries due to the new Covid-19 variant, named Omicron. Countries, including South Africa, Namibia, Bostwana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zambia, and Malawi won't have direct flight services from Kuwait. So far, six countries imposed travel bans on African countries. The decision was taken after the World Health Organization classified the new variant, found in South Africa, as a… read-more
Tags: Covid-19 variant, travel ban, South Africa, Kuwait
Courtesy: The Siasat Daily
Israel Announces Travel Ban For Foreigners For 14 Days: Omicron
Amid the concern of COVID-19's Omicron variant, Israel announced a travel ban for foreigners for two weeks in the country. The decision was taken at a corona cabinet meeting on November 27. Israeli citizens who return to the country will have to undergo a COVID-19 test at the airport. Vaccinated citizens need to spend three days in quarantine and unvaccinated ones have to spend seven days in quarantine.
Tags: Israel, travel ban, Omicron Strain, Foreigners, Quarantine
Courtesy: United News of India