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Royal Caribbean delays new cruise liner launch after crew tests positive for COVID-19

Wed, 2021-06-16 14:08 — mike kraft

Royal Caribbean delays new cruise liner launch after crew tests positive for COVID-19 Royal Caribbean Group said on Wednesday it would delay the launch of its new cruise liner by nearly a month after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19, the latest setback in its push to restart the much-awaited U.S. summer trips. Nivedita Balu U.S.

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EU agrees to lift travel restrictions on US tourists

Wed, 2021-06-16 13:56 — mike kraft

EU members agree to lift travel restrictions on US tourists BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is recommending that its 27 member countries start lifting restrictions on tourists from the United States. EU members agreed Wednesday to add the U.S. to the list of countries for which they should gradually remove restrictions on non-essential travel. AP NEWS

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is recommending that its 27 member countries start lifting restrictions on tourists from the United States.

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Two passengers on Celebrity Millennium 100% vaccinated sailing test positive for COVID

Fri, 2021-06-11 10:56 — mike kraft

2 passengers on Celebrity Millennium cruise test positive for Covid-19 Two guests aboard the first major sea cruise hosting Americans since the pandemic halted the industry have tested positive for Covid-19 in required end-of-cruise testing, the cruise line said Thursday. By Jamiel Lynch, CNN CNN

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EU lawmakers approve virus certificates, boosting summer travel hopes

Wed, 2021-06-09 09:30 — mike kraft

EU lawmakers OK virus pass, boosting summer travel hopes BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed a new travel certificate that will allow people to move between European countries without having to quarantine or undergo extra coronavirus tests, paving the way for the pass to start in time for summer. AP NEWS

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U.S. CDC eases travel recommendations on dozens of countries, including Japan

Tue, 2021-06-08 22:42 — mike kraft

U.S. CDC eases travel recommendations on some 110 countries, territories including Japan The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has eased travel recommendations for more than 110 countries and territories, including Japan just ahead of the Olympics. David Shepardson Reuters

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France will open up to vaccinated Americans, establishing color codes for various nationalities.

Sun, 2021-06-06 16:00 — mike kraft

France will open up to vaccinated American tourists starting next Wednesday The announcement marks a major step toward a degree of normality after transatlantic tourism was suspended for more than a year. Rick Noack Washington Post

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Seven European countries begin issuing a digital Covid certificate for travelers.

Tue, 2021-06-01 18:09 — mike kraft

A digital Covid certificate system intended to ease travel within the European Union became operational in seven countries on Tuesday — ahead of schedule — offering a preview of what could become a standard for post-pandemic global mobility.

The document, known as a digital green certificate, records whether people have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, recovered from the virus or tested negative within 72 hours. Travelers can move freely if at least one of those three criteria is met.

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Memorial Day Weekend traffic and vaccinations are up, mask mandates are down

Sat, 2021-05-29 13:31 — mike kraft

(CNN) Travel is up, Covid-19 cases are down, and vaccines have been put in many arms.

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Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases

Sat, 2021-05-29 13:15 — mike kraft

In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases ROME (AP) — When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19: Held before a live, indoor audience of 3,500, the annual kitsch fest confirmed that Europe was returning to a semblance of normalcy that was unthinkable even a few weeks ago. AP NEWS

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DHS secretary said: 'We're taking a very close look at' vaccine passports. But White House say no plans for domestic mandate

Sat, 2021-05-29 13:00 — mike kraft

DHS secretary: 'We're taking a very close look at' vaccine passports Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday that the U.S. is taking “a very close look” at vaccine passports for international travel. Jordan Williams TheHill

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