A pilot project dubbed ‘Phuket Sandbox’ allows travelers from some countries to skip quarantine, offering hope for a battered tourism industry.
Tag: Coronavirus Reopenings
Canada to Ease Quarantine-Hotel Rule for Vaccinated Citizens Who Fly In
Requiring arriving travelers to stay at a government-approved hotel, often at a high cost, has been criticized as unduly burdensome.
Portugal Orders Lisbon Into Weekend Lockdown as Delta Variant Spreads
The decision came after the country registered this week its highest number of new cases since March, jumping by more than 1,300 in the past 24 hours.
‘Freedom Day’ for England Is Looking Like a Mirage
All coronavirus restrictions were supposed to end on June 21, but with the new Delta variant, the long-anticipated opening is increasingly problematic.
How to Reopen Offices Safely
Flush the taps, focus on indoor air quality and consider getting creative about staff schedules.
Macy’s July 4 Fireworks Return to N.Y.C. at Pre-Pandemic Brilliance
“Why is it possible?” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in announcing the milestone. “Because you got vaccinated.”
California Eases Mask Rules for Vaccinated Residents
The shift will coincide with the much-anticipated lifting of remaining business capacity restrictions in the state, where life has been disrupted for some 15 months.
As Vaccines Turn Pandemic’s Tide, U.S. and Europe Diverge on Path Forward
The split is particularly stark in Britain, which is facing the spread of a new variant, while America has essentially lifted all rules for people who are vaccinated.
A Return to Normal? Not for Countries With Covid Surges and Few Vaccines.
As nations like the United States prepare for a summer of hugs, gatherings and other activities safe for the vaccinated, nations still scrambling for shots are seeing some of their worst outbreaks.
States and cities across the U.S. debate the future of online learning.
Some school systems may follow New York City’s lead and stop offering remote instruction in the fall, while others retain the option for at least some families.