Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Vietnam are gearing up for reopening after months of lockdown, leaving behind the Zero-Covid policy.
Category: Corona Virus/Covid-19
India to resume granting tourist visas to foreigners from October 15: MHA
The Indian government has announced the resumption of granting tourist visas to foreigners from October 15.
UK eases quarantine regulations for Indians fully vaccinated with Covishield
Starting from October 11, Indian travellers fully vaccinated with both doses of Covishield will not require to be quarantined in the United Kingdom, British high commissioner to India Alex Ellis tweeted today.
Singapore reports record 3,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths
6 Oct 2021: Singapore reported a record total of 3,577 new cases of COVID-19 infection, including 630 in the migrant worker dormitories and 15 imported cases.
Will take decision on Covaxin clearance in October: WHO
According to the World Health Organisation, a decision on Bharat Biotech’s submission seeking emergency use listing (EUL) for its Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine will be made in October.
US’ CDC raises travel advisory as cases in Singapore jump to record high
Singapore’s COVID crisis worsened this week as cases jumped to a record high and the death toll reached 85 as five more elderly people died from complications.
Singapore reports 1,504 COVID cases, 176 from dormitories: MOH
Singapore News: Singapore reported 1,504 new COVID-19 infections, including 273 from dormitories housing foreign workers, the ministry of health (MOH) said.
UK recognises Covishield vaccine, but quarantine rules still to apply for Indian travellers
The United Kingdom has announced changes in its travel and quarantine rules and said that the UK now recognises Covishield as a vaccine. This comes after the Indian government had threatened ‘reciprocal action’ amid a growing row over UK not recognising the Covishield vaccine made in India.
Three deaths, surge in COVID cases lead to ward closures in Singapore hospitals
Singapore Covid Cases- Even as Singapore reported 1,178 new local COVID-19 infections today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced strict new measures for hospitals to follow.
Shashi Tharoor among prominent Indians attacking UK’s new COVID travel policy for India
Prominent Indian politicians and celebrities have gone on the record condemning the United Kingdom government’s newest COVID-19 travel policies, which were announced last week.
