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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="1334" type="COUNTRY" weightage="60" keywordseo="China">China</keyword> announced foreign travelers who received a <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword> <keyword id="24209" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="vaccine">vaccine</keyword> made in the country will undergo fewer visa application requirements. </li><li>The policy <a href="http://www.fmcoprc.gov.hk/eng/vtc/t1860509.htm">will be implemented starting Monday</a>, </li><li>If vaccinated with a certificate, travelers do not need to show a negative COVID test. </li></ul>China is making it less of a hassle for foreign travelers entering from Hong Kong if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine made in the country.People entering the country for work purposes will be able to pass over extra paperwork for their visa applications if they receive one of China's COVID-19 vaccines. The policy is expected to be implemented on Monday, March 15, the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong <a href="http://www.fmcoprc.gov.hk/eng/vtc/t1860509.htm">said in a statement</a>.The announcement also expands eligibility to some "applying for a visa out of emergency humanitarian needs," including attending funerals and taking care of or reuniting with family. According to the statement, foreigners who received the vaccination and certificate do not need to show a negative test.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/12/world/china-vaccines-hong-kong.html">The New York Times</a> reported that China's announcement follows plans from the United States, India, Japan, and Australia to provide vaccines in other countries, including one billion vaccines in India by 2022. "We all have to focus on generating domestic demand and driving sustainable global growth," <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2021/03/12/remarks-by-president-biden-prime-minister-modi-of-india-prime-minister-morrison-of-australia-and-prime-minister-suga-of-japan-in-virtual-meeting-of-the-quad/">Biden said at a virtual summit of the four countries on Friday</a>. "And with launching an ambitious new joint partnership that is going to boost vaccine manufacturing for the global benefit and strengthen vaccinations, to benefit the entire Indo-Pacific." China's vaccines are being used in more than 25 countries, according to the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/olympic-host-japan-decline-china-vaccine-e9b31360de7c008b11da5a5ff388b466">Associated Press</a>. Many western countries have not approved the country's vaccines for distribution amid a lack of information around their development.

China announced easier visa requirements for foreign travelers who are vaccinated with the Chinese-made COVID-19 shots

<ul class="summary-list"><li>As the <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword> pandemic drags on, people around the world are turning to the black market for negative <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword> tests that enable them to <keyword id="6354692" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Travel">travel</keyword>.</li><li>Incidents in South America, Europe, and Africa highlight the emerging global black market for negative COVID-19 results.</li><li>In one case, police in France arrested a ring of sellers operating out of the Charles de Gaulle Airport who were reportedly charging $180 to $360 for false negative results, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/paris-airport-false-virus-test-documents-3a23815e704540467636005dda7263d3">according to the AP</a>.</li></ul>As the coronavirus pandemic continues around the world, some people are turning to an emerging black market for fake negative test results.In France, at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport in September, a group of seven people were arrested for selling falsified digital certificates intended to prove negative coronavirus results, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/paris-airport-false-virus-test-documents-3a23815e704540467636005dda7263d3">the AP reported last week</a>. The group was discovered following an investigation sparked by a traveler leaving France for Ethiopia. The traveler reportedly had a fake digital certificate that claimed they tested negative for the virus.The group in Paris was reportedly selling the fake test results for $180 to $360 apiece.In another case, in late October, a group of travelers in Brazil was found with falsified negative test results in an attempt to enter the Fernando de Noronha island group, the AP reported.Rather than buying fake test results, the group is accused of altering their own results. In yet another case, in the UK, several gentleman <a href="https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/18816550.east-lancs-travellers-faking-negative-covid-certificates-can-board-flights/">told The Lancashire Telegraph</a> that they had doctored the results of friends' tests in order to travel. "You can simply get their negative test and change the name and birth date to your own. You also put a test date on which is within the time limit required," the unnamed man said. "You download the email, change it and then print it."Coronavirus diagnoses and deaths continue to climb around the world, and the pandemic has seen a resurgence in recent months in North America and Europe, <a href="https://covid19.who.int/">according to the World Health Organization</a>. As of November 12, the virus has killed more than 1.2 million people and infected over 51 million people around the globe.Got a tip? Contact Business Insider senior correspondent Ben Gilbert via email (<a href="mailto:bgilbert@businessinsider.com">bgilbert@businessinsider.com</a>), or Twitter DM (<a href="https://twitter.com/RealBenGilbert">@realbengilbert</a>). We can keep sources anonymous. Use a non-work device to reach out. PR pitches by email only, please.

A global black market for negative COVID-19 test results has emerged, with fakes starting around $200

As of now as many as 110 countries have recognized India's Covid vaccines -- <keyword id="9617748" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Covishield" source="Orion">Covishield</keyword> and <keyword id="9485939" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Covaxin" source="Orion">Covaxin</keyword> -- and have agreed to mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates with India, said official sources in the Union Health Ministry. A source with the Ministry said that at present, 110 countries have agreed to mutual recognition of vaccination certificates and those who recognise Indian vaccination certificates of travellers fully vaccinated with Covishield or World Health Organisation(WHO)-approved Covid vaccines. As per the new travel guidelines issued by the Union Health Ministry, if a fully vaccinated traveller is coming from a country with which India has reciprocal arrangements for mutual acceptance of WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccines, they will be allowed to leave the airport and must self-monitor their health for 14 days' post arrival. If partially or not vaccinated travellers visit India, they will have to submit their sample for post-arrival Covid-19 test at the point of arrival after which they will be allowed to leave the airport. They will have to be undergo home quarantine for seven days and undertake re-test on the eighth day of arrival in India and if found negative, further self-monitor their health for next seven days. "Travellers artiving from countries excluding those at risk, will be allowed to leave the airport and must self-monitor their health for 14 days' post arrival. This is applicable to travellers from all countries, including with which reciprocal arrangements for mutual acceptance of WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccines also exist," said the new international arrival guidelines. Of eight WHO-approved vaccines against Covid-19 in emergency use listing, two vaccines -- Covaxin and Covishield -- are from India. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/indias-covaxin-77-8-effective-for-covid-19-says-lancet-report/articleshow/87661300.cms">India's Covaxin 77.8% effective for COVID-19, says Lancet Report</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/ideal-time-for-booster-dose-for-covid-19-vaccine-is-6-months-after-second-dose-says-bharat-biotech-md/articleshow/87629337.cms">Ideal time for COVID-19 booster shot is six months after the second dose, says Bharat Biotech MD</a>

Covishield and Covaxin are now recognized by 110 countries

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="6354785" type="LOCATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="france">France</keyword> will soon require people to use a <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword> "<keyword id="6354750" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="health">health</keyword> passport" to get into nonessential places.</li><li>People will have to show they are vaccinated, recently recovered from the virus, or tested negative.</li><li>The policy will go into action in August, Macron said. </li></ul>French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that COVID-19 <keyword id="10707468" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="vaccine-passports">vaccine passports</keyword> would soon be required for people to visit nonessential places like restaurants and tourist attractions. Macron said the new policy would start in August, <a href="https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1414650682246942721">Agence France-Presse reported, citing Macron's televised address</a>.The country will be using a "health passport" program in which people can share a QR code or certificate with establishments to show they are vaccinated against COVID-19, recently recovered from the virus, or have had a recent negative COVID-19 test."If we do not act today, the number of cases will continue to increase," Macron said in the address, <a href="https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20210712-follow-live-france-s-macron-addresses-the-nation-as-covid-19-delta-variant-surges">according to France 24</a>.Macron also said healthcare workers would be required to be vaccinated by September 15. He added that for nonhealthcare workers, getting vaccinated was a "matter of individual responsibility … but also a matter of our freedom."His comments on Monday were the latest move to try to slow COVID-19 infections in France and encourage more people to get vaccinated. Just over 36% of France's population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, <a href="https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/region/france">according to data from Johns Hopkins University</a>.There were 1,260 new <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword> cases in the country on Monday, France 24 reported.

France will require people to use a 'health passport' to enter a restaurant or attraction this fall

<a href="https://www.insider.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-rome-italy" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><ul class="summary-list"><li>If you're planning to visit <keyword id="11930965" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="rome" source="Orion">Rome</keyword>, <keyword id="11905554" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="italy" source="Orion">Italy</keyword>, it's important to be aware of local advisories.</li><li>From the latest on COVID-19 to the best time to visit Rome, here's what a local wants you to know.</li></ul>Accessible, beautiful, and with near year-round sunny weather, Rome is an easy city to visit. But as a local living in Rome for the past 20 years, the rule of thumb I always repeat is, check and double-check your plans, because weather and an evolving global pandemic can quickly change.COVID-19 advisoriesItaly was hit hard by COVID-19 and, in response, set up stringent regulations. I spent two months in my home in Rome, leaving only for necessary shopping, and was given a maximum 250-meter radius in which I could roam from home alone. For those of us living in the city, we spent the following 12 months keeping up with regional and local rules and restrictions. The good news is that the country also upped its tech capabilities to provide real-time information and updates.As of this writing, Italy<a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/italy-ends-covid-19-state-emergency-curbs-be-lifted-gradually-2022-04-01/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored"> ended its state of emergency status</a>, removed its Green Pass requirements, and is in <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/italy-ends-covid-19-state-emergency-curbs-be-lifted-gradually-2022-04-01/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">the process of phasing out the remaining restrictions.</a> The first thing I always suggest to anyone planning to <keyword id="11896628" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="travel" source="Orion">travel</keyword> to Italy is to visit the <a href="https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/index_en.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Ministry of Foreign Affairs' entry questionnaire</a>, which will answer all questions about entry to Italy, and then review the <a href="https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&amp;id=5412&amp;area=nuovoCoronavirus&amp;menu=vuoto" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Ministry of Health</a> COVID-19 info page for current restrictions and mandates. Finally, peruse the <a href="https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">US Embassy's COVID-19 information</a> page, which is regularly updated regarding Italy and US requirements. And be sure to double-check again the closer you get to arrival. Here are a few other key points to know.<ul><li>Quarantine: If you arrive in Italy and do not have a valid vaccination, recovery certificate, or negative test result, be prepared to stay at your hotel or apartment and <a href="https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&amp;id=5412&amp;area=nuovoCoronavirus&amp;menu=vuoto&amp;tab=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">self-isolate for five days</a>, until you test negative with a molecular PRC or rapid antigen test. If you test <a href="https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">positive for</a> COVID-19 during your stay in Italy, you are required to self-isolate for seven days, and until you test negative (a molecular PRC or rapid antigen test). Self-isolation means you cannot go anywhere but your room.</li><li>Testing: There is no negative molecular PCR or rapid antigen test requirement or quarantine period to enter Italy as long as visitors present COVID-19 certificates such as completion of vaccination series or a COVID-19 recovery document (medical note). Italy considers "full vaccination" to be at least 14 days after the second or booster dose. <a href="https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&amp;id=5412&amp;area=nuovoCoronavirus&amp;menu=vuoto&amp;tab=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Unvaccinated travelers will need to provide a negative test result</a> from a rapid antigen or molecular PCR test within 48 or 72 hours, respectively, before entry into Italy. Home tests and rapid antigen tests are available in most pharmacies and results are usually available within two hours. Molecular PRC tests are available in <a href="https://www.salutelazio.it/strutture-private-autorizzate-test-molecolari" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">clinics and medical facilities</a> with results received in 24 hours.</li><li>Masking: Face masks (FFP2/KN95) are mandatory for all forms of transport, in hospitals and nursing homes, in cinemas and theaters, at concerts and indoor sporting events, hair and beauty salons, and in schools and universities through June 15. They are no longer required for entry into shops and other indoor spaces but are recommended.</li><li>Rules for children: All children under six years of age are exempt from the pre-departure swab and self-isolation requirements if their accompanying parent or guardian is not subject to this obligation (i.e., vaccinated or recovered). </li></ul><div type="image" title="People canoeing on a lake surrounded by trees in Rome, Italy." height="3486" width="4648" msid="91290365" hostid="261"></div>When is the best time to visit Rome? The knee-jerk answer is anytime. Rome is gorgeous all year, and we often brag that the climate is such that we dine outside for 10 months of the year. The more nuanced answer is that visiting Rome is best when the weather is mild and there are fewer crowds, meaning mid-October through early November, and January through early March. Keep an eye on the forecast because there are rainy periods in the fall and late winter.From Easter forward, hordes of people converge in the city center, in the piazzas, and at major tourist sites. By July, the sweltering summer heat causes Romans to avoid the city, and by August, the city traditionally quiets as residents leave for vacations and businesses close for the holidays, though more recently, many stay open. A word of advice for summer visitors: Don't leave any reservations to the last minute, book in advance.<a href="https://www.insider.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-rome-italy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View Insider's comprehensive guide to visiting Rome.</a>

Here are the latest COVID-19 rules for visiting Rome, Italy, plus a local's tips on the best time to visit

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The best time to visit <keyword id="6354539" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="dubai" source="Orion">Dubai</keyword> is the winter season to avoid higher humidity levels.</li><li>You can fly into the Dubai International <keyword id="11895663" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="airport" source="Orion">Airport</keyword> or the newer Al Maktoum International Airport. </li><li>Passengers arriving in Dubai must provide a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test certificate.</li></ul><h2>You may want to plan your visit to Dubai for the winter </h2>Dubai is known for its blistering climate and high humidity, making summers quite unbearable. However, according to <a href="https://travel.usnews.com/Dubai_United_Arab_Emirates/When_To_Visit/">US News</a>, tourists flock to the sunny city in the winter so make sure to make reservations ahead of time.Make sure to monitor <a href="https://www.insider.com/things-to-know-before-visiting-dubai-weather-advisories-2021-9">advisories</a> and <a href="https://www.dubaiairports.ae/faqs">visa status</a> before your trip.<h2>You can fly into the Dubai International Airport or the newer Al Maktoum International Airport </h2>There are a handful of airports you can fly through, but the Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the primary one.According to <a href="https://www.visitdubai.com/en/plan-your-trip/getting-to-and-around-dubai">Visit Dubai</a>, the DXB has been the main gateway to the emirates since the first airstrip was developed in the 1960s. Here, you can use <a href="https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/page/smart-gate">Smart Gates</a> to fast-track your airport experience. You can use the red and green lines from the <a href="https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/public-transport/metro/about-metro">Dubai Metro</a> to get from the DXB through the busier parts of the city. You'll just need to buy a Nol card or a single-use ticket to hop on and off the transportation system, but keep in mind you're only allowed to carry two luggages per patron.You can also take a bus or use a taxi from the Dubai Transport Corporation to get there, but check the <a href="https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/about-rta/explore-rta">Roads and Transport Authority </a>(RTA) for more information. Driving in is also an option, considering there are parking spaces in all three terminals. According to <a href="https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/handling-the-covid-19-outbreak/travelling-amid-covid-19/travelling-to-the-uae">Dubai's government</a>, all passengers traveling from any point of origin must provide a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test certificate, so make sure to take one and have it ready before your departure.

What you need to know about getting to Dubai

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The United Kingdom is going to start a trial for a <keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19">COVID-19</keyword> "<keyword id="24209" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="vaccine">vaccine</keyword> passport" program. </li><li>The program would allow people who are vaccinated to access events like concerts and sports games.</li><li>Prime Minister Boris Johnson said <keyword id="10707468" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="vaccine-passports">vaccine passports</keyword> will "never" be required for essential businesses, <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-news-live-boris-johnson-b1826739.html#post-440862">according to The Independent.</a></li></ul>The United Kingdom will start a trial for COVID-19 "vaccine passports," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said at a press briefing on Monday.Johnson said "COVID safe certifications" - either a vaccine, negative test, or proof of antibodies - will be tested at a number of events this month.However, Johnson said vaccine passports will "never" be required for essential businesses or public services like buses or trains, <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-news-live-boris-johnson-b1826739.html#post-440862">according to The Independent.</a> Bars and restaurant patios will be among the businesses <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/uk-to-ease-lockdown-next-week-will-test-vaccine-passports-2021-4">allowed to open on April 19</a> during the next phase of the UK's <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword> plan, Johnson said.Read more: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-young-people-can-get-covid-vaccine-volunteering-vaccination-site-2021-3">Here's how young and healthy people are getting vaccinated early. It's totally legal, and they're doing good in the process.</a>

UK will start a trial for 'vaccine passports.' But pubs and essential services won't be included, Boris Johnson said.

Aizawl, The <keyword id="65591" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mizoram">Mizoram</keyword> government has decided to allow reopening of schools for <keyword id="3216" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="students">students</keyword> of class 10 and 12 from January 22 and places of worship from February. According to the <keyword id="10036463" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="new-unlock-guidelines">new unlock guidelines</keyword> issued on Saturday schools and hostels will reopen from January 22 for students of class 10 and 12. The guidelines said churches will be allowed to open with 50% sitting capacity or 200 <keyword id="2278432" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="attendees">attendees</keyword> on every Saturday and Sunday noon time from first February. Churches in Christian majority Mizoram are closed since March 22 last year due to COVID-19 pandemic. The new guidelines also said any student intending to join his or her hostel must produce a COVID-19 negative certificate obtained within 96 hours before entry into the hostel. Higher institutions for undergraduate and postgraduate students will be allowed to open from February and training or coaching institutes will also open with either 50 per cent sitting capacity or not more than 50 students from now onwards, the order said. The <keyword id="2378610" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="maximum-number">maximum number</keyword> of attendees in funeral and marriage reception has been raised from 35 to 100. The number of attendees in indoor games, cinema hall, auditorium, community hall and social events (indoor) is fixed at 50. However, games and sports practices and social events held outdoors will be allowed with 100 attendees. In any function related to organisation or party, the number of attendees allowed is 100 but deputy commissioners can allow up to 150 attendees by special permission. All business shops, establishments and commercial activities will function normally under strict COVID-19 protocols. Any individual, who is returning from other parts of the country, will have to be placed under <keyword id="58679" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Quarantine">quarantine</keyword> at designated facility but those who produce <keyword id="9043621" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="RT-PCR">RT-PCR</keyword> or TreuNat labs negative test certificate, which is not older than four days, will be exempted from the quarantine protocol. Any state resident, who goes outside and return to the state within four days, need not go for quarantine. However, any person returning from Europe will be placed under quarantine at designated facilities and they will not be allowed for home quarantine facility. Night curfew will remain in force in Aizawl and other district headquarters from 8.30 pm to 4.30 am every day till further orders, it added. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-series-launched-in-india-price-specifications-and-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/80271404.cms">Samsung Galaxy S21 series launched in India – price, specifications, and everything you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/hcl-tech-clocks-in-nearly-27-jump-in-profit-crosses-the-10-billion-revenue-in-third-quarter-of-year-2020-21/articleshow/80278852.cms">HCL Tech clocks in nearly 27% jump in profit, crosses the $10 billion revenue milestone with one more quarter left</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/education/news/here-are-the-top-courses-in-fintech-offered-by-indias-premier-colleges/articleshow/80286668.cms">From IIMs to BITS Pilani — here are the top courses in fintech offered by India’s premier colleges</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/travel/article/the-forgotten-little-town-of-bundi-in-rajasthan-is-a-treasure-waiting-to-be-unearthed/articleshow/80301178.cms">The forgotten little town of Bundi in Rajasthan is a treasure waiting to be unearthed</a>

Mizoram to reopen schools for classes 10&12 from January 22

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The <keyword id="11911313" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="eu" source="Orion">EU</keyword> removed the US from its list of countries from which travelers can enter without restrictions. </li><li>Individual countries have responded with measures ranging from bans to tighter entry requirements. </li><li>The restrictions come as the <keyword id="11895017" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="delta-variant" source="Orion">Delta variant</keyword> continues to spread in the US. </li></ul>As the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-surpasses-more-than-40-million-covid-19-cases-2021-9">Delta variant continues to spread</a> in the US, the European Union announced last week that it was removing the US from a list of countries whose citizens can <keyword id="11896628" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="travel" source="Orion">travel</keyword> to the bloc without restrictions.Just two months after lifting travel restrictions on vaccinated Americans with a negative COVID-19 test, the EU once again advised its 27 member states to restrict all but essential travel from the US.The announcement has led a number of European countries to announce individual restrictions on US travelers, which now vary from country to country, creating a patchwork of entry requirements for American travelers to negotiate. Here is a rundown of new entry requirements announced in recent days, as detailed on the websites of US embassies in Europe: <ul><li>In <a href="https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/">Italy</a>, fully vaccinated US visitors must take a COVID-19 test 72 hours before entering the country. Unvaccinated visitors must self-isolate for 5 days after arrival. </li><li><a href="https://nl.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-3/">The Netherlands</a> has barred all unvaccinated US travelers from entering the country, and is requiring vaccinated US travelers to quarantine for ten days, though that can be reduced to five days if a COVID-19 test shows negative results. </li><li><a href="https://bg.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/">Bulgaria</a> has one of the toughest restrictions, with any traveler coming from the US, regardless of nationality, now barred from entry.</li><li><a href="https://se.usembassy.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-information/">Sweden</a> has banned all nonessential travel from the US regardless of vaccination status, removing the US from a list of "safe countries" of non-EU countries exempt from travel restrictions. </li><li><a href="https://dk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/covid-19-information/">Denmark</a> has banned unvaccinated US travelers, while those who have been vaccinated will need to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter. </li><li><a href="https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/">Spain</a> is also allowing only fully vaccinated travelers from the US to enter the country, and requiring a negative COVID-19 test. The US embassy in Spain added that travelers must also fill out a <a href="https://www.spainvisa.eu/fcs-travel-health-certificate-spain/">health certificate</a> before their trip.</li></ul>Some of the most popular European destinations for US travelers, including France, Portugal, and Greece, have not changed their entry rules for US residents.This means that US travelers may enter the countries after producing a negative COVID-test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival. Germany had placed additional restrictions on US travelers ahead of the EU revising the US status on its list. Germany requires US travelers to be vaccinated or show through a PCR test that they had previously been infected and recovered, or to be quarantined for at least 5 days on entry.Popular European travel destinations outside the EU have also imposed some restrictions on American travelers.The UK requires US visitors to show a negative COVID-19 test, while Norway has banned US travelers apart from those proving they need to enter the country for family reasons.

Some EU countries are banning American travelers or enforcing quarantines - regardless of vaccination - as US virus cases climb

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="6355882" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="israel" source="Orion">Israel</keyword> plans to change its <keyword id="11894310" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="vaccine" source="Orion">vaccine</keyword> passports soon to require <keyword id="11946931" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="booster" source="Orion">booster</keyword> shots.</li><li>Its "green pass" is due to become invalid if a booster shot is not taken within six months of the second dose.</li><li>Isreal is the first country to add boosters to its vaccination certificates.</li></ul>Israel is changing its vaccine passport rules to require booster shots before letting people access most indoor venues.It is the first country to require a booster for a vaccine certification, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-middle-east-health-jerusalem-israel-25ec5e9141c72080876bfe4f481bf50f">per the Associated Press</a>.Under new rules, the access allowed by having two doses of vaccine will expire after six months. Then, people will need to prove they had a booster shot.The country is due to reset its "green pass," a certificate of <keyword id="11893994" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="covid-19" source="Orion">COVID-19</keyword> immunity that grants access to non-essential indoor venues like shops, restaurants, cultural events, gyms, in the next couple of days, <a href="https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/covid-vaccination-pass-israel-about-to-expire-here-s-how-to-get-a-new-one-1.10255927">Haaretz reported.</a>Those over the age of 12 without a booster shot will see their green pass privileges revoked <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-vaccine-pass-to-expire-after-6-months-booster-shots-2021-9">once six months has passed since their last shot</a>.Those who do not receive a booster can instead access venues with a negative PCR or antigenic test or proof that they had COVID-19 and recovered in the past six months, <a href="https://www.gov.il/he/departments/news/02102021-02">per a Health Ministry press release.</a>As of Monday, over 3.5 million of Israel's 9.3 million citizens had received a third dose of vaccine, <a href="https://datadashboard.health.gov.il/COVID-19/general?utm_source=go.gov.il&amp;utm_medium=referralrral">per Health Ministry data.</a> Over 64% have received at least two doses of vaccine, <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/vaccination-israel-impact">per Our World in Data. </a><div type="image" title="a graph shows a breakdown of doses received by age group in Israel" height="759" width="1519" msid="86753354" hostid="261"></div>The country's health ministry was set to issue the updated passes on Sunday but because of a technical glitch, the previous passes are due to remain in effect for the next few days, per Haaretz. Israelis held protests around the country against the move on Sunday, per the Associated Press. <div type="image" title="People's hands holding concert tickets and phaones displaying Israel's green pass." height="1000" width="2000" msid="86753355" hostid="261"></div>Israel started rolling out its booster program <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-to-give-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-booster-shot-to-elderly-2021-7">in late July</a>, gradually <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-approves-coronavirus-vaccine-booster-shots-50-plus-delta-variant-2021-8">expanding eligibility</a>, which as of Monday covered all those <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-offers-covid-booster-shot-to-all-eligible-for-vaccine/">aged 12 and over. </a>Early studies on the boosters suggested that older Israeli adults were less likely to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-study-covid-19-booster-vaccine-lowers-risk-severe-illness-2021-9">develop severe COVID-19 after getting the booster</a>. Experts have warned that real-world studies carry limitations, Insider's Andrew Dunn reported. Some scientists <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/covid-19-booster-shots-lack-evidence-18-leading-experts-say-2021-9">have argued</a> that it was too soon to roll out boosters for the general population. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fda-authorizes-booster-shot-pfizer-biontech-covid-coronavirus-vaccine-2021-9https://www.businessinsider.com/fda-panel-votes-pfizer-covid-booster-shots-older-adults-vulnerable-2021-9">A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel decided to recommend booster shots</a> to those over 65 and people who are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, but not the whole population. Last month, Israel's vaccine czar warned that the country should prepare for the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israels-coronavirus-czar-calls-fourth-vaccine-dose-prep-2021-9">rollout of a fourth dose. </a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Dark web ads for COVID vaccines, vaccine cards, and test results have spiked 300% since January. </li><li>Check Point Research found ads for products ranging from $25 negative tests to $1,000 vaccine doses. </li><li>Online <keyword id="535763" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Misinformation">misinformation</keyword> about the <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword> has been rampant since the onset of the pandemic.</li></ul><ul class="summary-list"></ul>In the past three months, there has been a 300% increase in advertisements on the dark web for coronavirus vaccines, fake vaccination certificates, and fake negative COVID-19 test results, according to a report by Check Point Research. Check Point Research's cyber threat intelligence unit began tracking what it calls an <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/online-coronavirus-vaccine-scams-ads-how-to-protect-against-misinformation-2021-3">underground economy of vaccine sales in January</a>. The unit found potentially fraudlent vaccines being sold for $500 to $1,000 per dose. "It is one of the largest public health concerns we have identified in recent times," Ekram Ahmed, a spokesperson for the firm told Insider. Check Point's most recent report found <a href="https://blog.checkpoint.com/2021/03/22/a-passport-to-freedom-fake-covid-19-test-results-and-vaccination-certificates-offered-on-darknet-and-hacking-forums/">1,200 vendors</a> in multiple countries purporting to have doses of the AstraZeneca and Johnson &amp; Johnson shots, as well as the Russian Sputnik vaccine and the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine.Some of those shots advertised, Ahmed said, could be synthetic fluids "completely detrimental to someone's health." He warned that there is no way to verify the legitimacy of vaccines bought on the dark net. The research notes that people are desperate to get a shot "because of the greater freedoms they will give to people."In the US, vaccine rollout was <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-the-us-vaccine-rollout-is-a-disaster-what-next-2021-1">slow and poorly organized early on</a>. Many Americans were <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-vaccinations-hampered-priority-tiers-no-federal-aid-2021-1">unsure where they fit into states' priority groups</a>, complicating the distribution process in many areas. Access to vaccine sign ups, which have largely been conducted via websites and apps, has increased the awareness of a digital divide, which some experts told Insider's Natasha Dailey could now mean <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/covid-19-vaccine-sign-up-online-struggles-digital-divide-2021-2">"life or death" for some communities</a>.Still, Ahmed warned about signing up for or receiving a vaccine just because you finally have access to it. "It has to be from an authoritative source," he said. Pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Walmart have <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/where-to-get-covid-vaccine-cvs-walgreens-pharmacy-local-2021-2">partnered with the government to make vaccines more widely available</a>, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-biden-administration-five-new-vaccination-sites-new-york-texas-2021-2">mass vaccination site set up at stadiums</a> and other large-scale venues are also being organized through President Biden's COVID response effort. COVID-19 vaccines aren't the only thing selling on the dark net. Check Point Research found vaccination cards and negative COVID-19 test results. Negative COVID-19 test results are being peddled for anywhere from $25-$35 and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/vendors-sell-covid-vaccines-for-bitcoin-2021-1">payment is often made in bitcoin</a> so as to be untraceable. Check Point Research viewed several ads for what appeared to be <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/americans-paper-reminders-second-covid-19-vaccine-dose-2020-12">CDC vaccination cards</a> that range in price from $150-$200. People have joyously shared pictures of their cards on social media, but doing so gave dark net vendors an opportunity to replicate the official, government-issued cards, the report notes.These vaccination cards have become a sort-of golden ticket as <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cruise-ship-covid-vaccine-requirements-guests-crew-each-company-2021-2">cruises</a> and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/seychelles-welcoming-back-travelers-with-the-covid-19-vaccine-2021-1">counties abroad</a> are beginning to require proof of vaccination or negative covid tests. In the US, the CDC requires <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-require-a-negative-covid-19-test-from-international-travelers-2021-1">passengers entering the US after flying</a> to have a negative coronavirus test. "In less than 24 hours, travelers can buy a negative COVID-19 test under deals of 'buy 2 get the 3rd for free,'" according to Check Point. "Travelers can also auto-generate a negative COVID-19 test result in less than 30 minutes for as low as $25." State attorneys general today have called on Facebook and Twitter to do more when it comes to reducing the spread of misinformation surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/03/24/facebook-twitter-attorney-generals/">The Washington Post</a> reported. Coronavirus misinformation has spread on social media platforms throughout the pandemic. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/youtube-bans-misinformation-about-coronavirus-vaccines-false-claims-covid-cure-2020-10">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-remove-false-claims-about-covid-vaccines-autism-who-2021-2">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/twitter-will-ban-users-who-post-covid-19-vaccine-misinformation-2021-3">Twitter</a> have each taken action to update policies to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-google-youtube-microsoft-reddit-twitter-fight-coronavirus-covid19-misinformation-2020-3">remove false information about COVID-19 and vaccines</a>. Early last year, bad actors on YouTube were peddling misinformation, including <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/youtube-videos-ads-face-masks-coronavirus-vaccines-misinformation-content-moderation-2020-4">claiming to have the cure for the coronavirus</a>.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>If you're planning to visit the <keyword id="12132952" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="canary-islands" source="Orion">Canary Islands</keyword>, it's important to stay aware of COVID-19 advisories.</li><li>Keep reading for important details as you prepare to explore the Canary Islands.</li></ul>I <keyword id="11896628" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="travel" source="Orion">travel</keyword> frequently to the Canary Islands and have done so often during the coronavirus pandemic. The rules can be confusing and depend greatly on where you'll be arriving from, so make sure to take note if you plan to travel to the European Union first. It's also a good idea to check with the <a href="https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/canary-islands" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a> and the <a href="https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/#:~:text=Effective%20February%201%2C%202022%2C%20U.S.,9%20months)%2C%20prior%20to%20arrival" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow sponsored">US Embassy</a> for updates.I usually check the requirements on the <a href="https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/travelling-to-the-canary-islands/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Canary Islands tourism bureau website</a>, which works with the government to update visitors on the rules and regulations for entering. I highly recommend checking the page regularly to ensure you'll be fully prepared.Do note these policies are current as of this writing but are subject to change at any time. <div type="image" title="Villas on a hill overlooking the sea in the Canary islands." height="5334" width="7112" msid="90060708" hostid="261"></div><h2>If you're traveling directly from the US to the Canary Islands, be prepared to show the following:</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.spth.gob.es/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">A health form</a>, which can be filled out online before traveling. Once completed, you'll get a QR code you can either show printed or digitally to be scanned upon arrival.</li><li>A certificate of full vaccination against COVID-19. Travelers arriving from the US to the Canary Islands, or from the US to the Spanish mainland for tourism purposes, must be <a href="https://www.sanidad.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/spth.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">fully vaccinated</a>. Accompanying persons between 12 and 17 years old are exempt.</li><li>Passengers aged between 12 and 17 must have a negative PCR test taken a maximum of 72 hours before arrival.</li><li>In addition, a diagnostic test of active COVID-19 infection will be required regardless of vaccination status or prior infection, for third countries at high risk only. The US is currently considered "at risk." You can check the status of which countries are at risk <a href="https://www.sanidad.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/documentos/Annex_II_risk_countries_and_areas_between_28-02-2022_and_06-03-2022.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">here</a>. <ul><li>Antigen tests must be taken a maximum of 24 hours before arrival in Spain and NAAT tests (PCR, TMA, LAMP) taken a maximum of 72 hours before arrival in Spain.</li></ul></li></ul>If you plan to visit another European hub before heading to the Canary Islands, make sure to check the requirements for entering that particular country from the United States before traveling.And if you're visiting the Canaries via mainland Spain and are above the age of 12, you'll have to show either a certificate of full vaccination against COVID-19, a negative COVID-19 test (antigen tests taken a maximum of 48 hours before arrival, and NAAT tests taken a maximum of 72 hours before arrival), or a certificate of recovery confirming that the holder has recovered from COVID-19, issued at least 11 days after the first positive test.<div type="image" title="Mountains and a rock-filled stream inside Caldera Taburiente on La Palma, Canary Islands" height="1365" width="1820" msid="90060710" hostid="261"></div><h2>Other key info to know before traveling to the Canary Islands</h2><h3>The volcanic eruption on La Palma</h3>The island of La Palma experienced a <a href="https://english.elpais.com/spain/2021-12-27/concerns-remain-as-la-palma-volcanic-eruption-ends-the-post-volcano-will-be-tougher-than-the-volcano.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">volcanic eruption</a> in September 2021 that spewed hot lava and ash over many businesses and residential homes in the immediate area and also temporarily affected the air quality. As of December 25, 2021, the eruption was <a href="https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/end-of-the-eruption-in-the-island-of-la-palma/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">declared officially over</a>.All areas outside Cumbre Vieja are safe to visit, as they were not affected by the lava. Though most places are up and running, make sure to check with local businesses or restaurants you'd like to visit that are near Cumbre Vieja in the following areas: El Paso, Los Llanos de Aridane, Tazacorte, Mazo, and Fuencaliente, which could still be affected by volcanic ash.<div type="image" title="People on the beach on Fuerteventura, Canary islands" height="4060" width="5414" msid="90060711" hostid="261"></div><h3>What to know about weather and what to pack</h3>No matter which island you visit, the sun can be very strong, so pack sunscreen. Though it's typically warm at sea level, bring along layers and warm clothing if you plan to hike in the Canaries or visit the Teide volcano — temperatures can vary up to 30 or 40 degrees Fahrenheit at different elevations on all the islands. It may be 40F and <a href="https://www.volcanoteide.com/en/how-s-the-weather-on-mt-teide-today#weather-anchor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">raining on Teide</a>, approximately 12,000 feet above sea level, and 74F and sunny down below.It's also important to know the Canary Islands are windy, especially in summer but really year-round. Whenever there's high pressure over the Sahara, temps rise and humidity falls, creating <a href="https://www.museosdetenerife.org/blog/articulo-de-divulgacion-en-canarias-hay-alisios-o-vientos-del-norte-primera-parte-por-luis-manuel-santana-perez/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">trade winds</a> that blow over the islands, often at strong speeds midday. This is why the islands are so apt for surfing.Different islands and areas of each island can have very different wind speeds. Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura are usually <a href="https://weatherspark.com/countries/ES/53" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">the windiest islands</a>. <a href="https://www.hellocanaryislands.com/island-weather/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Tenerife and Gran Canaria</a>, especially the southern areas of these islands are usually slightly warmer, less windy, and much sunnier. Plan your vacation accordingly.<div type="image" title="Boats in a marina facing buildings on the shore on Lanzarote, Canary Islands" height="5431" width="7242" msid="90060713" hostid="261"></div><h3>The best times to visit the Canary Islands</h3>The Canary Islands have sunny, warm temps year-round and it <a href="https://weatherspark.com/countries/ES/53" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">rarely rains</a>. Winds are generally high year-round, too. It's slightly warmer in the summer when highs hover around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. December highs are about 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

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