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Which countries have imposed fresh Covid rules on travellers from China?

Around a dozen countries have slapped fresh travel regulations on travellers from China, as the world's most populous nation faces a surge in Covid cases following its decision to relax strict virus restrictions.. Here is a run-down of the countries that have imposed mandatory Covid tests and other rules on arrivals from China: - United States - As of January 5, the United States will require negative Covid tests taken within two days of departure -- or documentation proving passengers have recovered from the virus within the last 90 days -- for all entries from China.

Sun, Jan 1, 2023 2 mins read

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France starts testing Chinese arrivals to track variants

France on Sunday began testing passengers arriving from China in order to track potential Covid variants, Health Minister Francois Braun said.. As of Sunday, visitors from China must wear a mask and be prepared to submit to a test on arrival, which will be done at random.

Sun, Jan 1, 2023 1 mins read

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More countries roll out China traveller checks amid Covid surge

Travellers from China now face restrictions when entering more than a dozen countries as concern grows over its surge in Covid-19 cases, with Australia the latest to demand a negative test before arrival.. Canada cited "the limited epidemiological and viral genomic sequence data available" on recent Covid cases in China for its negative test demand.

Sun, Jan 1, 2023 2 mins read

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RISING STARS TO WATCH in 2023: AMIRA LUMBLY

DECEMBER 28, 2022— Actress Amira Lumbly is preparing and looking forward to this upcoming pilot season in Los Angeles, CA.

Sat, Dec 31, 2022 1 mins read

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Popes through history: felled by illnesses and intrigues

The peaceful death of Benedict XVI in a monastery in the Vatican contrasts with the painful, violent or sometimes mysterious deaths of many of his predecessors.. - The mysterious death of Alexander VI Borgia in 1503 - The death of Alexander VI, who was pope from 1492 to 1503, was also subject to intense speculation.

Sat, Dec 31, 2022 3 mins read

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The Westwood brand: cocky, brazen and resolutely independent

Irreverent British designer Vivienne Westwood, who died on Thursday, succeeded in keeping her fashion house financially independent, even as others sought stock market listings or security within major luxury groups.. Choose well' - The latest financial results for Westwood's fashion house published on the UK government's Company House website -- covering the 2020 financial year -- showed a pre-tax profit of 3.9 million pounds ($4.7 million) on sales worth 42 million pounds.

Fri, Dec 30, 2022 3 mins read

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Cuba mixes up a series of hits with its cocktail creativity

First there was the "Drake," a concoction of alcohol and macerated mint leaves imbibed by British privateer Sir Francis Drake in Cuba in the 16th century.. Like many formerly private businesses in communist Cuba, it is now in the hands of the state.

Fri, Dec 30, 2022 3 mins read

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Pele's politics still a touchy subject in Brazil

Pele is revered in Brazil as the eternal "King of Football.". Widely regarded as the greatest footballer in history, Pele died Thursday at age 82, triggering an outpouring of emotion in Brazil -- and a national reexamination of his legacy.

Fri, Dec 30, 2022 3 mins read

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More states impose Covid tests on travellers from China

Spain, South Korea and Israel on Friday joined nations imposing Covid tests on travellers from China, after Beijing dropped foreign travel curbs despite surging cases.. Nevertheless, Spain, South Korea and Israel on Friday became the latest countries to impose mandatory coronavirus tests on visitors from China.

Fri, Dec 30, 2022 3 mins read

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Indonesia lifts Covid-19 curbs as cases ease

Indonesia on Friday removed all remaining domestic Covid-19 restrictions with immediate effect after case numbers in the Southeast Asian nation eased in recent months.. New daily cases have been below 1,000 over the past week on average, according to data from a national Covid-19 task force. 

Fri, Dec 30, 2022 1 mins read