COVID-19

US air travel mask mandate extended

The US federal mandate requiring travelers to wear masks while flying was set to expire…

South African GDP data to be announced

South Africa will announce fourth quarter GDP data today. South Africa’s GDP was projected to…

Japan will extend COVID-19 restrictions in a majority of prefectures

Japan will extend COVID-19 measures for 18 of the country’s 31 prefectures today. Restrictions were…

Western Australia reopens borders under conditions

Western Australia (WA) will today reopen its domestic borders to triple-vaccinated travelers. The WA government…

Austria loosens COVID-19 restrictions

Austria loosens some of its COVID-19 restrictions today. The new guidance states that Austrian citizens…

Hong Kong to consider loosening COVID-19 restrictions

Hong Kong could further loosen quarantine times today to less than 14 days as the…

Canada Freedom Convoy continues in Charlottetown

Truck drivers are expected to protest in Charlottetown, Canada today, demanding the abolition of vaccine…

Netherlands nightclubs reopen despite COVID regulations

Several Netherlands nightclubs will reopen for tonight in protest of COVID restrictions. The Dutch nightlife…

Sweden to end COVID-19 restrictions

The Swedish government plans to lift most COVID-19 restrictions today, even as the country reached…

Hong Kong quarantine period reduced

Hong Kong’s new quarantine period for international arrivals takes effect today. Under the revised procedures,…