COVID + Travel

News about the COVID-19 pandemic, and how it’s affecting travel around the world.

nighttime image of the White House in Washington, D.C.
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U.S. to End Vaccine Requirement for Inbound International Travelers
May 02, 2023 03:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
A narrow street with food stalls, paper lanterns, and cherry blossoms in Japan
Trending News
Traveling to Japan? No Need for a Visa and (Soon) No COVID Travel Restrictions Either
April 05, 2023 06:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
East Nanjing pedestrian shopping street in Shanghai during the evening
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China Finally Reopens to Tourists—What You Need to Know
March 14, 2023 04:05 PM
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Michelle Baran
Beijing airport security area seen from high angle
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U.S. Will Require COVID-19 Testing for Travelers From China
December 29, 2022 02:27 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
China is one of the last major travel destinations in the world to still have strict COVID protocols for travelers—but not for much longer.
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China Drops COVID Quarantine for International Arrivals
December 26, 2022 06:38 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
In early 2021, India experienced a massive COVID-19 surge. A year and a half later, the CDC is no longer issuing COVID-related travel advisories.
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CDC Ends COVID-Related Country-Specific Travel Advisories
October 04, 2022 05:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
It'll soon be easier to visit Thailand's famous palaces and pagodas.
Trending News
Thailand to Drop All COVID-Related Requirements for Travelers
September 26, 2022 06:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Japan to (Finally) Fully Reopen to Independent Travelers
September 22, 2022 06:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN ISLAND - FEB 26: Disney Cruise Line, cruise ship Disney Magic Sails from Port George Town on February 26, 2013.
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CDC Stops Reporting the Number of COVID Cases on Cruise Ships
July 22, 2022 04:29 PM
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Fran Golden
Mask Mandates Are Returning at These National Parks
National Parks
Mask Mandates Are Returning at These National Parks
July 15, 2022 03:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
This Little-Visited Island Nation Is Reopening for the First Time in 2 Years
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This Little-Visited Island Nation Is Reopening for the First Time in 2 Years
June 29, 2022 03:47 PM
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Bailey Berg
New Zealand Just Changed Its Rules for Incoming Travelers
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New Zealand Just Changed Its Rules for Incoming Travelers
June 23, 2022 02:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
Travelers No Longer Need a COVID Test to Enter the U.S.
Air Travel News
Travelers No Longer Need a COVID Test to Enter the U.S.
June 13, 2022 08:27 PM
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Michelle Baran
Germany Enacts New COVID Policies for Incoming Tourists
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Germany Enacts New COVID Policies for Incoming Tourists
June 08, 2022 02:41 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Japan Will Reopen to Travelers in June—With Specific Conditions
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Japan Will Reopen to Travelers in June—With Specific Conditions
June 07, 2022 06:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
I Went on a Dream Cruise to Antarctica—and Then I Got COVID
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I Went on a Dream Cruise to Antarctica—and Then I Got COVID
May 28, 2022 10:35 AM
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Mary Holland
Israel Drops Testing Requirement for Travelers
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Israel Drops Testing Requirement for Travelers
May 20, 2022 05:04 PM
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Bailey Berg
Travelers Still Need a COVID Test to Enter the U.S.
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Travelers Still Need a COVID Test to Enter the U.S.
May 19, 2022 07:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
CDC Now Recommends COVID Testing for All Domestic Travel
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CDC Now Recommends COVID Testing for All Domestic Travel
May 19, 2022 06:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
What Happens if You Get COVID While Traveling Abroad? Let Me Tell You—It Happened to Me
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What Happens if You Get COVID While Traveling Abroad? Let Me Tell You—It Happened to Me
May 13, 2022 05:20 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
New Zealand to Open to All Travelers in July
COVID + Travel
New Zealand to Open to All Travelers in July
May 12, 2022 07:25 PM
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Nick Perry
EU Lifts Mask Requirement for Air Travel
Air Travel News
EU Lifts Mask Requirement for Air Travel
May 11, 2022 12:30 PM
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Frank Jordans
Just in Time for Summer, Greece Drops All COVID Entry Restrictions
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Just in Time for Summer, Greece Drops All COVID Entry Restrictions
May 04, 2022 06:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
Italy Drops Health Pass Requirement for Entering Restaurants, Museums
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Italy Drops Health Pass Requirement for Entering Restaurants, Museums
May 03, 2022 08:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
Fiji Just Made It Easier for Vaccinated Travelers to Enter
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Fiji Just Made It Easier for Vaccinated Travelers to Enter
May 02, 2022 04:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Is Flying Safe With No Mask Mandate in Place?
Air Travel News
Is Flying Safe With No Mask Mandate in Place?
April 29, 2022 02:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
Singapore Drops COVID Test for Vaccinated Travelers
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Singapore Drops COVID Test for Vaccinated Travelers
April 25, 2022 03:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
Thailand Drops All Test and Quarantine Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors
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Thailand Drops All Test and Quarantine Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors
April 22, 2022 02:34 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
10 Ways to Make Trip Planning Less Stressful
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10 Ways to Make Trip Planning Less Stressful
April 21, 2022 07:24 PM
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AFAR Editors
U.S. Justice Department Appeals Decision to Drop Federal Mask Mandate
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U.S. Justice Department Appeals Decision to Drop Federal Mask Mandate
April 20, 2022 08:31 PM
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Michael Balsamo
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