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07.12.2021 / 06:55

Border officials told travellers no longer have to use ArriveCan app: Minister

ArriveCan app, or simply forget to fill it out, may start to receive some clemency at the border after Canada’s public safety minister gave new instructions to border officials to allow people to provide their travel details in person.Checking in on the app has become a mandatory part of crossing into Canada, regardless of how long the traveller has been out of the country.It collects information about where the traveller has been, the purpose of their trip, their contact information, vaccination information, pre-travel COVID-19 test results, and their quarantine plan once they are in Canada.

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Chinese rover spots odd, cube-shaped object on the moon

something strangely geometric on the moon’s surface and is now on its way to check out the mysterious cube captured in photos.The robotic rover was travelling along the Von Kármán crater on the moon’s far side when it captured photos of a cubic-shaped object about 80 metres in the distance, reports Space.com.Our Space, a Chinese outreach channel with affiliations to the China National Space Administration, called the unidentified shape a “mystery hut.” Mountain climber finally pockets share of $340K jewels he found on French glacier The solar-powered robot was too far away to capture the true nature of the mystery object, but will take the next two to three months — or two to three lunar days — travelling toward the object to get a better

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All travellers entering U.S. by air now need to be tested for COVID-19

As the holiday season begins, all travellers entering the U.S. by air will need to be tested for COVID-19.

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Bengaluru airport scales up COVID testing capacity, other facilities amid Omicron fear. Details here

Bengaluru airport has scaled up testing capacity and other facilities in a bid to provide more convenience to travellers from at risk nation waiting at the airport to get tested for COVID-19 amid Omicron fears.

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Omicron likely involved in cluster of at least 30 COVID-19 cases in London: MLHU

COVID-19 cases is “very high.”The cluster of cases is linked to travellers who arrived in London, Ont., from Nigeria in late November. COVID-19 — MLHU reports 111 cases from Saturday to Monday The health unit announced Monday that it received word Sunday night that two of the cases screened positive for S gene target failure, which is a marker for the Omicron variant.The cluster is linked to several schools and child-care centres and the health unit said it would be notifying those communities on Monday.

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Santa Lapland tour operators offer clarity to confused travellers over Covid rules for trips

Families booked on once-in-a-lifetime trips to Lapland have been left confused and in limbo over new Covid rules.

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Telangana: All 13 Covid positive international travellers test negative for Omicron

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Edmonton man shares frustrating travel experience returning home from Nigeria

A wide-array of new travel restrictions continues to create confusion. Canada was quick to announce the new restrictions following the discovery of the Omicron variant in Canada.

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How the Omicron covid variant spread in 9 family members in Jaipur

Hindustan Times , the family of four reached Jaipur on November 25 after travelling from South Africa via Dubai and Mumbai.

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COVID-19: New U.S. travel rules causing concern for Canadian border towns

In less than 24 hours the U.S. will impose new travel requirements on international travellers flying into the country, and there’s no exception for Canadians.

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COVID-19: Essential, vaccinated workers forced to quarantine amid new travel rules

Incoming Canadian citizens and permanent residents are facing complications upon their return at land border crossings due to issues stemming from the ArriveCAN app.

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U.S. surgeon general talks holiday safety amid Omicron variant spread

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy spoke on CBS’ program “Face the Nation” about safe holiday travel and gathering amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and new Omicron variant.

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Arrival tests may come for U.S. travel if Omicron presence increases: Alghabra

The discovery of the Omicron COVID-19 variant brought on new travel restrictions at Canada’s airports. However, the quick introduction and implementation generated confusion for Canadians coming how or looking to leave the country.

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Sunday headlines: Scots covid vaccine that could beat Omicron axed by Boris Johnson

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India has pacts with 100 nations to recognise Covid jab certificates: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI: To speed up international travel in the covid-19 pandemic affected world and restore livelihoods, India has worked out arrangements with over 100 countries to mutually recognise vaccine certifications, external affairs minister S Jaishankar has said.

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U.K. joins Canada, U.S. in tightening travel restrictions amid Omicron spread

COVID-19 test before they board their flight.Health Secretary Sajid Javid said the new rules will apply from 4 a.m. London time Tuesday.

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Omicron scare: Check new Covid testing rules for inbound US, UK travellers

CDC) has said that all air travelers, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, will be required to show a negative Covid-19 test report taken a day before they board their flight to the United States.

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Omicron variant popping up in more states as hospitals keep up with COVID-19 spike

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COVID-19: Confusion, frustration grows over new travel rules

Confusion and frustration are growing over Canada’s new pandemic travel rules amid the emergence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.

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Omicron threat: UK to require pre-arrival covid tests for all travellers

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Hawaii sees snow after rare blizzard warning

HONOLULU - The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for mountains on Hawaii's Big Island, saying wind gusts of above 100 mph (160 kph) and 12 inches (30.4 centimeters) or more of snow were possible.The warning in effect through Sunday morning for Big Island summits said "travel should be restricted to emergencies only" and those who must travel should have a winter survival kit.Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).

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New coronavirus rules on people travelling into the UK from 4am on Tuesday

All travellers arriving in England will be required to take a Covid-19 pre-departure test from 4am on Tuesday, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said.

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Gas prices falling in New Jersey, around nation at large

TRENTON, N.J. - Gas prices nationally and in New Jersey have fallen slightly in recent days amid news of the omicron variant of COVID-19 and travel restrictions announced by the Biden administration. AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.43, down two cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.28 a gallon a year ago at this time. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.37, down two cents from last week. ___DOWNLOAD: FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APPSUBSCRIBE: Good Day Digest Newsletter | FOX 29 Philly on YouTubeAdvertisementFOLLOW: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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New US Covid testing rules for travellers to combat Omicron variant

The US will tighten its travel Covid testing rules from December 6 to combat the emergence of the Omicron variant.

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Southern African nation Zambia detects first cases of Omicron Covid variant

Zambia has detected its first cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant in three people who tested positive for Covid-19 in the past week, the health ministry said on Saturday.

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Omicron threat: Mumbai airport revises charges for Covid tests. Details here

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Travelling amid Omicron: What COVID-19 tests are needed to get to Canada, U.S.

COVID-19 variant, Canada, the United States and many other countries have rushed to enforce new testing requirements at their borders — leaving Canadians and many other international travellers scrambling to figure out or rethink their holiday travel plans.On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced sweeping changes to the U.S. COVID-19 testing policy for international travellers, requiring everyone flying into the country to present a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of departure.Earlier this week, the Canadian government also presented a handful of new restrictions and changes to its travel policy — most notably the introduction of a new on-arrival test for all travellers not coming from the U.S.

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Use of ArriveCAN app applies to all travellers returning to Canada

A reminder about the need to have an app on your phone if you plan to travel across the border to the U.S., even if it’s less than 72 hours.

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Biden administration extends mask mandate for public transit through March

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration has extended a mask mandate for public transportation, airlines and rail travel through March 18, the White House announced on Thursday.The initial mandate was set to expire on Jan.

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Philadelphia reports first case of COVID-19 omicron variant

PHILADELPHIA - A Northwest Philadelphia man in his 30s has tested positive for the COVID-19 omicron variant, according to the health department.The health department is issuing a warning to all Philadelphians to take precautions given the possibility that this new strain may be more transmissible, including seriously reconsidering plans for indoor holiday gatherings and activities. "It is not unexpected that we would see Omicron here in Philadelphia," said Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole.

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Covid vaccination, not travel curbs: WHO lists ways to battle Omicron

Omicron variant, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has suggested.

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Flying to the United States? New COVID-19 testing rules start Monday

United States to obtain a negative COVID-19 test within one day of travel will take effect Monday at 12:01 a.m. ET, according to an order issued late Thursday.Under current rules, vaccinated international air travelers can present a negative test result obtained within three days of their day of departure.

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November jobs report: US employers added a sluggish 210,000 jobs

WASHINGTON - America’s employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, the fewest in nearly a year.Friday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the unemployment rate fell sharply to 4.2% from 4.6%. That is a historically low level though still above the pre-pandemic jobless rate of 3.5%.Overall, the November jobs figures point to an economic recovery that looks resilient though under threat from a spike in inflation and the potential impact of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.Little is definitively known about the variant, and widespread business shutdowns are considered unlikely.

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Omicron alert: 18 fliers tested Covid positive so far, genome sequencing underway, says govt

Omicron detection is underway for the passengers.

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Canadians will need COVID-19 test day before flying to the U.S.: Biden

Canadians and all other foreign visitors who travel to the United States by air will need to get a COVID-19 test no later than the day before their departure. U.S.

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How Omircron might ground your holiday travel plans

Travel expert Marty Firestone details how travel alterations might be necessary in light of Omicron and advice for travellers planning.

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Mumbai: 9 international travellers test COVID positive so far amid Omicron threats

international travellers, including one from South Africa, who arrived at the Mumbai International Airport between 10 November and 2 December have tested positive for COVID-19, news agency ANI has reported.

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Omicron scare: 2 air travellers, including a child, test Covid positive in Chennai

Tiruchirappalli International Airport was found Covid positive and got admitted to a private hospital; samples have been sent for genome sequencing to Chennai and Bengaluru," the health minister said.

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Police: Man shot, killed in apparent road rage shooting on Roosevelt Blvd. Extension in East Falls

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed after someone opened fire on the vehicle he was in on the Roosevelt Boulevard Extension in East Falls.According to police, an Acura was traveling south near Fox Street when it was rear-ended. The driver pulled over to exchange information when police say the striking car pulled up next to the car and someone from the passenger side pulled out a semi-automatic gun and fired two shots.The 21-year-old passenger was shot twice in the torso.

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Australia reports first locally transmitted Omicron Covid case

Covid-19 Omicron variant, the country's first detected case of community transmission.

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COVID-19: Canadian travel industry set to navigate U.S. testing change

Richard Vanderlubbe, a board member with the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies, joins Global’s Joel Senick to discuss the changes to U.S.

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Omicron: COVID testing compulsory for passengers from 'at risk' nations at these 3 airports. Details here

Tamil Nadu cities - Chennai, Madurai, and Coimbatore - in view of the new variant Omicron.

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Calgary travel expert weighs in on new U.S. testing requirement

On Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden announced air travelers would have to receive a negative COVID-19 test within 24 hours of travelling to the U.S.

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India confirms 1st 2 cases of the omicron variant

NEW DELHI - India on Thursday confirmed its first cases of the omicron coronavirus variant in two people and officials said one arrived from South Africa and the other had no travel history.

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Travel restrictions and Omicron: What’s changing in Canada, U.S.

Omicron COVID-19 variant — which will affect Canadian travellers.The changes, announced by President Joe Biden, include a new testing requirement for travellers flying into the U.S.The move comes days after a handful of countries, including Canada, quickly clamped down on travel and imposed bans on African countries, as fears around the new variant of concern grew.Here are the latest travel rules imposed by both the U.S. and Canada.Biden’s announcement Thursday includes a requirement for all air travellers entering the U.S.

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Durham Region detects its 1st confirmed case of Omicron variant

Omicron variant from a close contact of a returning traveller from a country in southern Africa.“The Health Department is also monitoring other COVID-19 cases under investigation for the Omicron variant based on travel history and working with the province to monitor COVID-19 variants of concern including Delta and Omicron,” the local public health unit said.It also said it would not reveal any more information about the confirmed case.

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COVID-19: U.S. to require travellers to get test day before flying, extending mask mandate on planes

The White House announced Thursday that starting next week it would require all travellers flying into the U.S. to get a COVID-19 test no later than the day before their travel date, a change from the previous 72-hour requirement.

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LOCKDOWN: Man with gun outside of UN headquarters in Manhattan

NEW YORK - The NYPD was trying to get a man with a gun outside of the United Nations building in Manhattan to surrender on Thursday..FOX 5 News says a man has been pacing outside of the buildings with a shotgun and police are negotiating with him in an effort to try to drop the gun. He was described as a man in his 60s.Things started unfolding about 10:30 a.m.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0