New research is showing the high costs of long school closures in some communities.
Tag: Coronavirus Reopenings
E.U. Says the Emergency Phase of the Pandemic Is Over
The bloc recommended focusing on vaccination, surveillance and testing in preparation for a possible fall wave. E.U. states can still make their own policies.
As Mask Mandates End, Canada’s Atlantic Provinces See Rise in Covid Cases
Once relatively shielded from the virus transmission waves that flooded the rest of Canada, coronavirus infections are rising in the easternmost provinces.
New Zealand Welcomes Vaccinated Tourists From Australia
The latest steps toward reopening are being taken in a country that has maintained some of the strictest coronavirus precautions in the world.
U.S. Capitol to Reopen Tours Next Week
Tours of the Capitol were suspended for about two years over the pandemic and security concerns related to the Jan. 6 riot.
New York Ends Its Mask Mandate for Schools
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the statewide mask mandate in schools would end on Wednesday, and Mayor Eric Adams planned to lift pandemic measures in the city on March 7.
For Some in U.K., End of Covid Restrictions Threatens More Isolation
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is abolishing Covid regulations to move “back towards normality.” But people at high risk from the disease say the move will constrict their lives instead.
Australia Reopens to International Travelers
For nearly two years, the country projected a harsh message of rigidity and “rules are rules.” Can travelers depend on the chilled-out, welcoming Australia that it says it is now?
Travel Trends for Spring 2022
With Omicron cases ebbing, the industry is looking for a significant rebound in spring and summer. Here’s what to expect, in the air, at the rental car counter and beyond.
The Philippines Reopens to International Tourists
The Southeast Asian nation had closed its borders to most visitors for nearly two years.