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The latest rules if you catch COVID while travelling in Europe

Some European countries still require people who test positive for COVID to self isolate for 10 days.

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What are the travel rules for Hong Kong and China?

China is reopening to foreign tourists and accepting valid visas issued before the pandemic.

Destinations

Taiwan is paying tourists to visit: Here's how much you could get

With a subtropical climate, beautiful beaches, scenic hikes and thousands of temples, there are plenty of other reasons to visit.

Climate

15-minute cities: The green city idea being twisted by climate deniers

Traffic cutting trials in Oxford have caused heated protests. Conspiracy theorists are fanning the flames, an investigation reveals.

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Beijing marks the Year of the Rabbit in lunar celebrations

The Spring Festival, or the Lunar New Year, is China's most important festival and traditionally sees people across the country return to their hometowns for family reunions.

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China suspends visas over ‘discriminatory’ COVID restrictions

China says entry rules that require Chinese visitors to show a negative COVID test have no scientific basis.

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Thailand clarifies COVID entry rules after u-turn on vaccinations

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has issued a statement clearing up confusion over the country’s COVID-19 entry rules.

China

China welcomes overseas visitors for the first time in three years

International passengers piled into China on Sunday despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in the country.

China

Beijing slams EU over mandatory Covid-19 testing advice

Portugal becomes the latest EU country to implement mandatory Covid-19 testing for all passengers arriving from China.

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Airports and airlines slam EU COVID testing recommendations

The coalition of aviation groups says the recommendations are ‘at odds’ with an assessment by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.

Europe News

EU 'strongly' encourages COVID-19 test for travellers from China

China is struggling to contain a mass outbreak of coronavirus infections after the Communist Party relaxed its draconian "zero-COVID" policies.

France

France urges all EU countries to test Chinese travellers for COVID

Any passengers arriving from China to France who test positive for COVID will be instructed to self-isolate for seven days.

Health news

As COVID cases soar in China, so does the risk of a new variant

Many hospitals have been overwhelmed with patients since China drastically eased its COVID-19 restrictions earlier this month.

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India to randomly test 2% of international travellers for COVID

India's health minister has announced that the country will start randomly testing international arrivals for COVID-19.

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No more travel restrictions in the EU, thanks to new advice

The Council of the European Union has updated its travel recommendations to lift all COVID-19 related restrictions.

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Watch: Chinese government starts to loosen strict COVID-19 rules

China has ended mandatory COVID-19 testing for many, in an attempt to loosen anti-virus rules and restart the declining economy.

Destinations

This stunning Mediterranean country has lifted all COVID restrictions

This north African country has ancient ruins to rival Rome.

France

France ponders return to masks on public transport

France ponders return to masks on public transport. French Health Minister says it's time to return to protective measures as winter sets in. New cases of flu, COVID-19 and bronchitis are putting the health service under strain.

China

Beijing embraces 'life again' as COVID-19 lockdown is eased

Following major protests last month, residents of the Chinese capital will no longer need to show negative COVID-19 tests to enter a variety of public spaces, including supermarkets, offices, the subway and the city’s international airport.

Health news

COVID, flu and RSV: How to prepare for this winter’s triple threat

Experts warn that a triple threat of COVID, flu and RSV could combine to put even more pressure on public health systems this winter.