Hong Kong will stop requiring masks to be worn in public places from tomorrow, ending the prolonged COVID-era lockdown that damaged its economy and standing in the world.
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Singapore lifts mandatory COVID test requirement for travel to India
Passengers coming to India from or via Singapore will not require a negative report from a pre-departure COVID-19 test nor need to upload a self-health declaration on Air Suvidha portal with effect from February 13 at 11 am.
First G20 health working group meet to kick off in Kerala from today
The first Health Working Group meeting under India’s G20 presidency will be held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala during January 18-20, the Union Health Ministry said.
Singapore has more visitors from India than China
Indian tourists now are the second highest number of visitors arriving in Singapore, overtaking China. Before COVID-19, China had the highest number of tourists visiting the island nation.
‘Indian Railways aiming for hydrogen-powered trains launch by this year-end’
Indian Railways is planning to roll out hydrogen-powered trains on its narrow gauge heritage routes by December, turning them “completely green”.
Odisha to start direct flights to Singapore, Dubai, Bangkok
The Odisha Cabinet approved a proposal to operate direct flight services to Dubai, Singapore and Bangkok.
Serbia to stop visa-free entry for Indians from 2023
The Serbian government has announced cancellation of visa-free entry to all Indian nationals from January 1, 2023.
Centre directs people to wear masks at crowded places amid China’s COVID spike
Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meeting yesterday to discuss the COVID situation in India amid the rapid rise in cases in China.
Singapore braces for more COVID tests as China eases curbs
Singapore News: Singapore healthcare providers are expecting a wave of travellers requiring pre-departure COVID-19 PCR tests in the coming months as China eases its border measures.
Singapore adds Pune as new flight destination
Singapore News: Singapore’s Changi Airport has expanded its link to all South Asian cities to the pre-pandemic level and added Maharashtra’s Pune to its flight network.
