travel restrictions
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (March 18)
All COVID-19 travel restrictions in the UK have been scrapped, two years since the government advised against non-essential travel. The ruthless shelling of Ukraine’s cities continues. But British intelligence says Russian troops aren’t making much progress as they try to take Ukrainian territory. Europe’s Space Agency says it will not be sending its first rover to Mars […]
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (Dec. 6)
The government launches a 10-year strategy to come down hard on lifestyle drug users. The prime minister defends Omicron travel restrictions after a government adviser said they may have come too late. MPs propose extending the visa scheme to Hongkongers aged 18 to 24, many of whom have faced protest charges.
New Rules for International Visitors Over Omicron
The CDC is putting in place new travel rules for international visitors. Starting Monday, all air travelers must show a negative virus test one day before arriving in the United States—even if they are vaccinated. The CDC says this is in response to the Omicron variant.
Hong Kong Bans Non-Resident Arrivals From 13 More Countries Due to Omicron
HONG KONG—Hong Kong has banned non-residents from entering the city from four African countries and plans to expand that to travelers who have been to Australia, Canada, Israel, and six European countries in the past 21 days due to fears over Omicron. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday the Omicron coronavirus variant carried […]
Australia Won’t Welcome Foreign Tourists Until at Least 2022
CANBERRA, Australia—Foreign tourists won’t be welcomed back to Australia until at least next year, the prime minister said Tuesday as he outlined plans for lifting some of the toughest and longest COVID-19 travel restrictions imposed by any democracy. The country will instead prioritize the return of skilled migrants and students after it hits Prime Minister […]
UK Tour Operator: Surge in Bookings to Red and Amber List Countries
UK tour operator Blue Bay Travel reported a significant surge in bookings to red and amber list destinations since the governments’ change to travel restrictions last month. NTD spoke with the company’s CEO.
Canada Extends US Travel Restrictions Through July 21
WASHINGTON—Canada said Friday it will extend restrictions that bar non-essential travel at U.S. land borders until at least July 21. Reuters reported this week the United States is expected to issue a new extension of restrictions at the Canadian and Mexican borders that are set to expire June 21. The restrictions were first imposed in […]
Britons Face Difficult Return From Portugal
British vacationers in Portugal are facing more expenses and obstacles for their return to the UK after Portugal was moved to the amber international travel list. They will now have to face a further COVID-19 test before departure, as well as quarantine on their return.
U.S. Extends Travel Restrictions at Land Borders With Canada, Mexico Through March 21
WASHINGTON—U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least March 21, the one-year anniversary of the restrictions to address COVID-19 transmission concerns, the U.S. government said Friday. The new 30-day extension is the first announced under President Joe Biden and comes as the White House has been holding […]
NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Jan. 25)
The Biden administration issues new policies on travel; growing doubt about whether Democrats can get enough votes to convict Trump in the Senate; and a border patrol agent tells NTD he’s seen an increase in migration at the border.
Denmark Limits Travel From All Countries to Try to Check Virus
COPENHAGEN—Denmark will restrict travel from all countries from Jan. 9, and has advised against going abroad, to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, in particular the more transmissible mutations first found in Britain and South Africa. The move follows a decision this week to further tighten an already stringent economic and social lockdown. Foreign […]
Virus Doesn’t Stop Some From Travel
With Christmas approaching, many Americans are expected to be traveling this holiday season. There are no nationwide travel restrictions in the United States, but health officials have urged people to stay home and limit gatherings. Some states require travelers to get tested or quarantine. TSA said it screened 3.2 million people between last Friday and […]
Boeing Shares Plummet as Travel Restrictions Hit Airlines
CHICAGO/SEATTLE—Shares in Boeing Co (BA.N) fell sharply for a second day on Thursday as sweeping U.S. travel restrictions on Europe, meant to curb the spreading coronavirus, heightened jitters about the company’s growing cash burn. The 30-day travel restrictions, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, are expected to deepen financial misery for airlines, which […]