Israel To Open International Travel To Vaccinated Tourists In May
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has announced that it will open its borders to international travelers starting 23 May, provided they have been vaccinated. The country–which has been closed to tourism for over one year since the start of the pandemic–will open to travelers under a phased approach.
Australia Just Extended Its COVID Travel Ban for Another 3 Months
Australia is officially extending its international travel ban for three more months. Australia's government announced Tuesday that it is extending the travel ban through June 17, 2021. The initial ban had been set to expire on March 17, however, the government noted fear that the rest of the world "continues to pose an unacceptable public health risk" to its borders, Australia's 7 News reported.
Travel to the UK during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
ince January 18, all travelers entering the UK, including British citizens, must present a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of arrival. Previously, the borders had been open with no test requirements. This policy was announced on January 8, with an original start date of January 11, then moved to January 15, before being pushed back again.