The Latest: Sri Lanka reopens tourism after 10-month closing
Sri Lanka is welcoming tourists again after keeping the doors closed to visitors for nearly 10 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The government’s action Thursday is seen as an effort to revive the island nation’s tourism industry, which has been badly hit by the pandemic. Tourism accounts for about 5% of Sri Lanka’s economy and before the pandemic employed 250,000 people directly and up to 3 million indirectly.
Hawaii Updates: 22 New Cases Today; Travel Quarantine To Remain In Place Through Sept. 1
The Hawai’i Health Department reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 today. Nineteen cases are reported on Oahu, and three are on Hawaii Island. The number of deaths remains at 22. The state case total now stands at 1,264. Oahu has 960 cases, Maui County has 135, Hawai’i Cou
EGYPT COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: NEW UPDATES FOR TRAVELERS
Egypt has announced new COVID-19 entry requirements that all travelers will need to follow when entering the country. Due to a recent surge of infections, Egypt is adding new testing requirements to ensure the safety of its people and visitors to the country.