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Articles tagged “PCR tests”

Tourism

Norway Latest Country to Begin Easing Covid Travel Restrictions

Only cruise hotspot Svalbard is keeping protective measures in place, but for everywhere else there's no longer a need for passengers to register ahead of arrival, or show proof of a negative test. Europe is finally opening up.

Gwladys Fouche, Reuters | 2 years ago

Airlines

U.S. Will Enforce Stricter Covid Tests on Departing Flyers to Combat Omicron Spread

Passengers previously had to show a negative Covid-19 test performed within three days of departure. This new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is about to make flying even more difficult, and airlines need to prepare for a demand shock.

David Shepardson, Sakura Murakami, Elaine Lies, Reju Jose and Jamie Freed, Reuters | 2 years ago

U.S. Will Enforce Stricter Covid Tests on Departing Flyers to Combat Omicron Spread

Tourism

Vaccine Passports Need to Be Paired With Testing to Be Effective, New Data Shows

The truth hurts sometimes: Vaccine passports would be a relatively convenient way to boost international travel, but Israeli data suggest that requiring PCR testing, as well, would be prudent.

Nancy Lapid, Reuters | 2 years ago

Tourism

Vaccinated Visitors to UK Will No Longer Have to Take Pricey PCR Covid Tests

One less piece of red tape is being removed for fully vaccinated travelers to the UK. Not only is it good for tourism, but it means more money in visitors' wallets to spend in-country rather than on super expensive tests.

Kylie MacLellan, Reuters | 3 years ago

Vaccinated Visitors to UK Will No Longer Have to Take Pricey PCR Covid Tests