Japan has asked China to stop taking anal swab tests for Covid-19 on its citizens when they enter the country. Some have complained that the procedure caused them “psychological distress”,…
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Covid: Airline industry travel pass ready ‘within weeks’
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it expects its digital Covid Travel Pass will be ready “within weeks”. The pass is an app that verifies a passenger has had…
Singapore: Briton jailed for breaking strict quarantine
A Briton has been sentenced to two weeks in prison and a S$1000 fine ($753; £539) for breaking Singapore’s quarantine rules by leaving his hotel room to visit his fiancée.…
China denies requiring anal swabs from US diplomats
China has denied that it required US diplomats to undergo anal swab tests for coronavirus. US media reported that diplomats had complained after being made to undergo the procedure. Some…
Covid: EU urged to adopt joint ‘vaccine certificates’
Greece and Austria are urging other EU states to adopt a common Covid vaccination certificate, which could help revive Europe’s stricken tourist industry this summer. In a virtual meeting EU…
Covid-19: UK Lockdown easing to make life ‘incomparably better’
Boris Johnson has insisted his four-step plan to ease England’s lockdown is a “one-way road to freedom”. The prime minister’s “cautious” strategy could see the Covid restrictions fully eased by…
Covid-19: UK PM to unveil ‘cautious’ plan to lift England’s lockdown
All schools in England are to reopen on 8 March as part of the prime minister’s “cautious” four-part plan to lift the coronavirus lockdown. Boris Johnson will share his finalised…
President Magufuli: ‘Tanzania defeated Covid-19 last year and would win again this year’
The World Health Organization has urged Tanzania to start reporting coronavirus cases and share its data. Tanzania is one of the few countries in the world to not publish data…
Covid: UK PM ‘Optimistic’ about plans for ‘cautious’ lockdown easing
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he is “optimistic” he will be able to set out plans later this month for a “cautious” easing of England’s lockdown. The prime minister…
Covid: Anti-vaccination protests held in Australia ahead of rollout
Anti-vaccination protesters have gathered across Australia ahead of the launch of the country’s coronavirus inoculation programme. Protests were held in cities including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with participants chanting slogans…