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Stopping Asian American Hate Stemming From the COVID-19 Pandemic
There is much work to be done in eradicating Asian American hate.
Russian Visa Restrictions in Europe Would 'Force' Retaliation: Kremlin
"We are closely watching this situation, because it concerns our citizens," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
South Korea Bans Travel to Ukraine, Joins U.S. in Asking Citizens to Leave
"South Koreans currently staying there should evacuate immediately to safe third countries or South Korea," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Japan to Keep Border Controls in Place as It Prepares for Surge of COVID
More than 6,000 cases were reported throughout Japan on Tuesday, making the number of cases reported since the beginning of the pandemic around 1.7 million.
U.S. Places Travel Ban on 8 Cuban Officials Over Punishment of Protesters
The Biden administration says about 600 protesters are still imprisoned for taking part in last summer's protests, prompting the travel bans.
Biden to End COVID Travel Ban on African Countries as Omicron Surges in US
"This travel pause has served its purpose. It bought time to understand the science, it gave time to analyze the variant," a senior White House official said.
Company Sells Out of Tickets From U.K. to France Ahead of COVID Restriction
Train company Eurostar's tickets sold out after France announced on Thursday that it would restrict travel to and from the U.K.
French Citizens Largely Barred From Traveling to U.K. as Omicron Spreads
France announced that travelers from the U.K. would have to provide a negative COVID-19 test less than a day old and quarantine for 2 days to enter the country.
Over 40 Percent of Foreigners in China Considering Leaving Amid COVID Rules
Under China's COVID regulations, visitors are required to quarantine up to 21 days upon their arrival.
Nigerian Official Says U.K. Travel Ban 'Not Driven By Science'
Only 3.78 million Nigerians have been fully vaccinated out of the country's 206 million population.
Japan Retracts Flight Bans Because of Omicron a Day Later After Blowback
The country shifted its stance Thursday morning after installing a measure to stop new bookings on incoming international flights.
Omicron COVID Variant Symptoms Compared to Delta, Other Forms of the Virus
The South African doctor who first reported the Omicron variant says she noticed two common symptoms were missing from patients with this form of coronavirus.
With U.S. COVID Cases at 40 Million, No State More Than 70% Vaccinated
The country is currently averaging around 150,000 new COVID cases a day, and around 100,000 hospitalizations.
EU Proposes Restrictions on American Travelers as Delta Variant Surges
Cases of COVID-19 have surged in recent weeks, with Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Texas all reporting ICU capacity over 90 percent.
California Adds to State-Funded Travel Ban List Due to Anti-LGBTQ Laws
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Monday that Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia are being added to California's list.
Sturgeon Tells Manchester Leader to Have 'Grown-Up' Talk Amid COVID Spat
"I've always got on well with Andy Burnham, and if he wants to have a grown-up conversation, he only has to pick up the phone," said Scotland's first minister.
Australian Travel Ban Compared to North Korea Law as Judges Uphold Ruling
"While Europe and most of the world open up their borders, only North Korea and Australia stubbornly continue with strict controls over their citizen's ability to leave their country," said LibertyWorks President Andrew Cooper.
Anti-Mask GOP State Senator Mocked for 19-Hour Road Trip After Airline Ban
The Alaska GOP state senator refused to wear her mask above her nose and previously blasted the airline as "mask bullies."
Muslim Americans 'Thrilled' Ahead of Travel Ban Being Lifted
Joe Biden has vowed to end the "Muslim Ban on day one."
Biden, Trump Battle Over COVID Travel Bans Near End of Fraught Transition
Trump signed an order on Monday lifting some COVID-19 travel bans. A spokesperson for Biden immediately said the incoming Administration does not intend to do that.
Fact Check: Do 'No Fly List' Videos Show Rioters Being Kicked Off Flights?
Last week, Delta Air Lines removed two "unruly'' passengers traveling from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Minneapolis, according to a spokesperson for the airline.
Video of Man Crying over Being Kicked off Flight Viewed 15 Million Times
The man had a "toddler level meltdown" because he was told to wear a mask, according to a TikTok user who shared the video.
Italian Government Bans Christmas Travel; Regional Leaders Call It 'Crazy'
From December 21 to January 6, no Italian citizen will be able to travel among the country's 20 regions except for work, medical reasons or emergencies.
Travel Insurance Sales Rocket as Americans Ignore COVID Advice for Thanksgiving
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious diseases expert, told CBS News that people traveling for the holidays "are going to get us into even more trouble than we're in right now".
Trump Is Planning to Expand Travel Ban, Says Stephen Miller
A second term for President Trump would mean more measures to tighten the nation's immigration control.
Ireland Becomes First EU Country to Re-Enter Full COVID Lockdown
Residents are required to stay at home and all social gatherings, apart from weddings and funerals, are banned.
D.C. Judge Shields Diversity Visa Winners, Otherwise Upholds Travel Ban
A U.S. district judge partially blocked Trump's travel ban by ordering the State Department to process diversity visa lottery applications before the September 30 deadline.
Airline Bankruptcies Might Leave Customers Without Refunds
A large European airline will need further government loans to survive, Norwegian's CEO announced.
Renew the Travel Ban on Iran
Do not forget about the other U.N. sunset provision on Iran set to expire later this year.
Border Controls Similar to Trump's Would've Saved U.K. Lives, Report Finds
U.K. government attempts to limit the spread of the virus would have proved more successful if it had not made the "serious mistake" of failing to impose quarantine restrictions on international arrivals.