For unvaccinated citizens of six countries, the EU closes its borders. COVID restrictions are renewing for unvaccinated tourists from six countries – Israel, the United States, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Lebanon. This decision was announced on August 27 by Reuters, citing two sources in the diplomatic circles of the European Union. The restrictions imply […]
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Rapid tests for covid will rise in price
The increase in the cost of rapid tests is required by the primary health care authorities Πρωτοβάθμιας Φροντίδας Υγείας (ΠΦΥ). The primary health care coordinating authority is asking for an increase in the price of a rapid test for unvaccinated workers who will have to pay out of pocket for a mandatory test from 13 […]
New restrictions for tourists and residents of Cyprus came into force
Not only for tourists, but also for its own unvaccinated citizens, Cyprus is introducing new restrictive measures from today. From August 1, SafePass antique certificates will have to be presented at the entrance to the premises where there are or hypothetically may be more than 10 people (previously 20). The measures were agreed on Friday […]
China: coronavirus outbreak in five provinces and capital
Chinese state media are reporting a new coronavirus outbreak. Found in Nanjing City (Jiangsu Province), it quickly spread to 5 provinces and Beijing. According to the BBC, this outbreak is called “the most extensive infection after Wuhan.” The first sighting took place at Nanjing Airport on July 20. Since then, in 9 days, about 200 […]
Russia: biochip for testing at the development stage
Russian scientists are developing a biochip that will help to accurately determine the presence of COVID-19, Rospotrebnadzor informs on the official website. According to RIA Novosti, the department’s website has published the results of a study conducted by specialists from the N.N. Academician I. N. Blokhina. The message says: Work is underway to create a […]
Ministry of Transport considers introduction of testing for train travel
Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis left open the possibility of applying a compulsory coronavirus test for passengers, both in the case of ships and for travel by train. Speaking on Skye today, the Transport Minister reiterated that as part of the government’s efforts to provide incentives for vaccinations, the possibility of additional package of discounts on […]
Travel paradoxes during a pandemic
Thousands of Germans opened the tourist season by going to the Balearic Islands. Only last Saturday 60 planes with German citizens landed in Palma de Mallorca, another 70 on Sunday, Euronews says. Mandatory testing on arrival has created a long tail of queues at the Spanish airport, but this does not in any way reduce […]