Russia has announced a list of 13 countries that meet epidemiological safety requirements, in the initial stage of relaunching international flights, eturbonews reports. The countries are the UK, Hungary, Germany, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Finland, Vietnam, China, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka. Since March …
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Covid-19 Travel updates
ZIMBABWE: Vic Falls reopens for visitors The Victoria Falls reopened to the public on Wednesday, the 8th of July EIN News reports. The World Heritage Site, comprising the rainforest, the Falls and David Livingstone’s statue, was closed in March due to COVID-19. The facility opened …
Coronavirus – Shanghai Disney closed and Lunar festivities cancelled
Shanghai Disneyland will close temporarily due to concerns over the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, CNN report. The resort will assist in refunding guests who have purchased tickets for admission to Shanghai Disneyland, have booked a resort hotel, or have booked tickets for Beauty and the Beast Mandarin Production …
Mauritius travel advisory lifted
The Mauritian authorities have lifted the cyclone warning on Saturday, January 27. The UK FCO reports that ongoing disruption to flights can be expected and advises travellers to check their flight status. eTNW reports that a Class II cyclone warning is in effect in Mauritius from …
Ecuador volcano emission warning
The Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warns that explosive activity continues at a volcano in Ecuador. Flight levels may be affected by intermittent emissions from Reventador volcano. The volcanos current alert level is at a 4 out of 5 warning level. Emissions are likely to reach 1 …
China in emergency mode
The death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus now stands at 80, with almost 2 800 cases confirmed across China, CNN reports. Chinese health authorities said the virus could be spread during the incubation period and before any symptoms appeared. Wuhan has been quarantined, with all …
Travel warning: Safety at France’s Christmas markets
The UK FCO has updated its travel warnings for the busy Christmas market period. There may be increased security in place over the festive period, including at Christmas markets and other major events that might attract large crowds. Travellers are advised to remain vigilant and …
Travel safety warning: Europe
Tourists in Europe are advised to remain vigilant following two major knife attacks in London and The Hague, Express reports. As Christmas approaches, terrorism warnings from the FCO remain in place to tourists heading to Europe for the holidays.
London ride-share: Ola to expand services
Following Transport for London’s refusal to renew Uber’s operating licence, London will soon see an increase in the company’s rival service Ola, BBC reports. Ola is set to assign more drivers to the city in the coming weeks. The service operates in more than 250 cities across …
Main road into Brisbane Airport closed
Passengers travelling to Brisbane Airport today can expect some delays due to the closure of the main road that goes into the airport, MYCG reports. Airport Drive is closed from the International Terminal to traffic headed north. Emergency repairs have had to be carried out and the …