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SAN Parks reschedule int’l visitors after travel ban

South Africa will not be charged fees or penalties for amendments and postponements for a 12-month period from the date of November 26, 2021, until such time as the travel bans are

November 28, 2021

AFRICA NEWS·COVID-19·Travel

Kuwait suspends direct flights from 9 African countries over new Covid-19 variant

Kuwait decided on Saturday to suspend direct flights with nine African countries over the new Covid-19 variant Omicron…reports Asian Lite News Kuwait will suspend direct commercial flights with South Africa, Namibia, Botswana,

November 28, 2021

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Tunisia imposes new Covid-19 measures for arrivals from abroad

The Tunisian Ministry of Health has announced new measures for arrivals from abroad to prevent the spread of the new variant of Covid-19 Omicron in the country…reports Asian Lite News All arrivals

November 28, 2021

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OMICRON VARIANT: Countries advised to step up surveillance

The Technical Advisory Group has advised WHO that Omicron variant should be designated as a Variant of Concern, reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the new Covid

November 27, 2021

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UAE suspends travellers from 7 countries

Flight operations will continue to transport passengers from the UAE to these seven countries, reports Asian Lite News The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency

November 27, 2021

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India to resume international flights from Dec 15

At present, India has air bubble pacts with 28 countries, reports Asian Lite News India will allow resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger services from December 15, it was announced on Friday.

November 26, 2021

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Israeli study says Covid risk can increase after second vax dose

A team of researchers has suggested that consideration of a third vaccine dose might be warranted as a new study has found a gradual increase in Covid-19 infection risk after the second

November 26, 2021

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New Covid-19 variant detected in S.Africa

The new Covid-19 variant, B.1.1.529, detected in South Africa is mainly affecting people in the under 25 age group, among whom the vaccination rate against the virus is only 26 percent…reports Asian

November 26, 2021

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Global Covid caseload tops 259.9 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 259.9 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.18 million and vaccinations to over 7.52 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University…reports Asian Lite News

November 26, 2021

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About 27% of African health workers fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Only some 27 per cent of health workers in Africa have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, leaving the bulk of the workforce on the frontlines against the pandemic unprotected, the World Health

November 26, 2021

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