MYANMAR: International passenger flight suspension extended until 31 July 2020

The country's government has suspended all international passenger flights from any of its airports until 31 July, at which point it will then review the situation. Currently, entry to the country is permitted for some business travellers under strict conditions.
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JAPAN: Border restrictions to be extended past 1 July 2020

The country’s government has confirmed that existing border restrictions will remain in place past 1 July, when it will add an additional 18 countries to its ban on entry. This brings the total number of countries to 129.
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QATAR: Country to ease COVID-19 curbs from 1 July 2020

Qatar's government have confirmed that they aim to further ease COVID-19 curbs from 1 July, allowing the limited reopening of restaurants, beaches and parks, as infections have passed their peak and the rate is reportedly subsiding. Public and private gatherings of a maximum of five people will be allowed, while employees in the public and private sector can work from their office at 50% capacity.
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QANTAS: Airline to re-open some airport lounges from 1 July 2020

The Australia-based airline has announced that it will begin a phased re-opening of a number of its domestic and regional airport lounges around the country, following the easing of state-based restrictions and an increase in demand for domestic travel. This will start with 11 of its 35 Australian domestic lounges re-opening from 1 July.
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COLOMBIA: Extension of some COVID-19 related measures until 14 July 2020

The country's government has confirmed that some nationwide isolation measures related to COVID-19 will remain in place until 23.59 (local time) on 14 July. The measures include the strict restriction of social contact and movement to essential activities only, including the use of private vehicles; just one member of each household may also leave their accommodation for a limited number of reasons. These measures are part of a larger state of emergency, declared on 18 March by the country's president and lasting until 31 August.
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IRELAND: COVID-19 restrictions loosened as country enters roadmap phase three

On 29 June Ireland entered phase three of its roadmap for easing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions; travel anywhere within the country is now permitted and most businesses can re-open. Citizens must though maintain social distancing guidelines, wear face coverings in a number of public settings and keep a log of their contacts throughout the day to assist with contact tracing.
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UNITED KINGDOM: Increased COVID-19 lockdown measures imposed on city of Leicester

The country's government has imposed a stringent lockdown on the city of Leicester, a city of around 330,000 people which accounted for 10% of all positive cases in England in the past week. Non-essential shops in the city have closed today, 30 June, and schools will close for most pupils from 2 July. Non-essential travel in and out of a government-designated boundary line is also prohibited.
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UAE: Abu Dhabi to permit international arrivals with COVID-19 test certificate

Abu Dhabi’s local government media office announced yesterday that the emirate will now allow people to enter if they have tested negative for COVID-19 in the previous 48 hours. The largest and wealthiest member of the United Arab Emirates federation, Abu Dhabi has had a ban on passengers entering since 2 June.
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EASYJET: Airline announces plans to close hubs and cut staff

The airline has said that it has started consultations on plans to close operating hubs at London Stansted, London Southend and Newcastle international airports; this follows a previous announcement that it may need to reduce staff numbers by up to a third because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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INDIA: UAE Immigration will start visa operations from 28 June 2020

As communicated by CVS, effective from 7 July 2020, passengers traveling as tourists arriving at Dubai (DXB) must have mandatory documents in their possession. These include: Health declaration form, Quarantine undertaking form, Copy of PCR test issued 96 HRS before date of departure & Health insurance valid for the duration of the visa validity.
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LATVIA: Direct flights to the United Kingdom permitted to resume

The Latvian government has announced that direct commercial flights between Latvia and the United Kingdom can resume. Details of flights can be found on airlines’ websites; travellers arriving in Latvia from the United Kingdom are still though required to self-isolate for 14 days.
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ICELAND: Change in COVID-19 testing fee on arrival from 1 July 2020

The country's arrival testing fee is changing from 1 July - it will now be ISK 11,000 (around US$80) or ISK 9,000 (around US$65) if booked in advance. All passengers arriving via commercial flights to Iceland can chose to be tested for COVID-19 or self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.
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THAILAND: International flight suspension to be lifted from 1 July 2020

The country will lift a ban on international flights from 1 July, it announced on 29 June, and allow entry to those who qualify under a new set of loosening restrictions. Those now to be permitted entry will include business travellers, foreigners with work permits or those with spouses in-country. Reportedly, foreigners seeking some forms of medical treatment including cosmetic surgery may also shortly be permitted entry. International arrivals will still be subject to a 14-day quarantine.
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GREECE: Country to restrict flights from the UK and Sweden until 15 July 2020

The country's government has announced that direct flights from the UK and Sweden will not be allowed until 15 July, adding that they would use EU guidelines to determine which countries were considered at high risk of spreading COVID-19. Greece reopened its main airports in Athens and Thessaloniki to some international flights on 15 June, and will reopen all others on 1 July; flights from most other European destinations will be permitted from that date.
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TONGA: Partial flight suspension to remain until 12 September 2020

The country’s government has announced that only approved flights will be permitted to land until 12 September, and as a result 105 non-approved international services have been diverted between now and that date. Among the approved carriers are Air New Zealand, who will operate one flight per week for outbound passengers in July.
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AZERBAIJAN: Updated international arrival restrictions

In an update to restrictions on international arrivals to the country, all passengers travelling in or out of Azerbaijan will require certification of a negative COVID-19 with a result issued less than 48 hours prior to the flight. Passengers with a negative result on arrival will not be required to stay in quarantine or self-isolate.
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BELIZE: International tourism set to resume from 15 August 2020

The country's prime minister has announced that Philip Goldson International Airport will reopen 15 August, effectively jump-starting international tourism to Belize once again. There are though a number of requirements in place for visitors, including daily check-ins on a government app in order to report their movement within the country; passengers must also take a PCR COVID-19 test either shortly before departure from their country of origin, or within 72 hours of their arrival, at their own cost.
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CHINA: Lockdown restrictions placed on 400,000 residents in Hebei province

Following a small surge in COVID-19 cases, China has imposed strict lockdown conditions on around 400,000 residents of Anxin county, a jurisdiction of Baoding City around 90 miles south of Beijing in Hebei province. Officials announced yesterday that Anxin would be fully closed and controlled, in a move that is reminiscent of those imposed in Wuhan at the height of the pandemic.
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LNER: UK rail operator publishes updated health and safety information

LNER have published an update series of resources on health and safety measures being implemented for travel on its UK rail network, including information on air filtering systems being employed. Also included are updated timetables, in-station requirements and a reminder of mandatory PPE guidelines.
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TAIWAN: Some foreign visitors permitted to enter from 29 June 2020

The country will from today permit foreign nationals to enter Taiwan providing they are not entering for tourism or to visit friends. A visa application will be required prior to travel and arrivals must provide a negative COVID-19 certificate, as well as being subject to quarantine.
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