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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.

17/03/2023

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Germany drops mask rule on long-distance public transport

The German health minister has announced that as of February 2, masks will no longer be required on long-distance trains and buses as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

13/01/2023

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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.

22/12/2022

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Spain drops COVID entry rules  for non-EU citizens

Unvaccinated Brits no longer need to show a negative test or proof of recovery to enter Spain.

21/10/2022

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Scientists design face mask that could detect COVID and other viruses

Its developers say the smart mask would be especially useful in enclosed spaces like elevators.

19/09/2022

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German gets life sentence for killing worker after COVID mask dispute

The man was refused service at a petrol station for not wearing a mask under COVID-19 rules. He later returned and fatally shot the clerk.

13/09/2022

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Cyprus: Urgent warning for tourists about new mask rules

The country's health minister says that a spike in hospital admissions and people not taking proper precautions contributed to the decision.

08/07/2022

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French authorities 'encourage' mask use as COVID cases surge

Virus-related hospitalisations rose quickly in France over the past two weeks, with nearly 1,000 patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospital each day.

02/07/2022

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Do you still have to wear masks on planes in Europe? It’s complicated

Masks are no longer mandatory on EU flights - but around half the bloc still insist on them.

17/05/2022

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Europe drops mandatory masks on planes and in airports

The ECDC and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency announced the joint decision on Wednesday.

11/05/2022

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India is open again but where should you explore first?

India has plenty to offer besides the Golden Triangle and the Taj Mahal. Get off the beaten track in these lesser known destinations.

07/05/2022

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Spain lifts some facemask rules, Cyprus to ease COVID measures

Masks will still be mandatory for visitors and staff in Spanish medical centres and nursing homes, as well as on public transport.

20/04/2022

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Hong Kong's quarantine hotels are creating mountains of plastic waste

A zero-COVID policy means everything from remotes to pillows and food has to be wrapped in plastic.

19/04/2022

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Passengers cheer as US mask mandate is lifted on public transport

Mask wearing during flights is no longer compulsory in the US from Monday 18 April.

19/04/2022

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France further eases COVID restrictions on masks and health passes

Face masks are still required on public transport and in healthcare facilities.

14/03/2022

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COVID in Europe: France to scrap face masks and vaccine passes

Here is our summary of the latest pandemic situation across the continent.

03/03/2022

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From manspreading to snoring: Here are the most annoying flight habits

From eating smelly food to taking off your socks, if you want to be a conscientious passenger, here are the things to avoid.

03/03/2022

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How used COVID face masks could be helping to keep you connected

The COVID pandemic is believed to be generating 7,200 tonnes of medical waste every day but this company is finding new ways to reuse it.

07/02/2022

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Here are some of the inventive ways people are reusing COVID plastics

Old tests are being repurposed into sparkly jewellery, plant pot labels and more, but not all of our pandemic plastics are necessary.

28/01/2022

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Woman says she was kicked off plane for removing mask to drink water

Southwest Airlines had no immediate comment, having yet to review the complaint.

19/01/2022