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UNWTO – WHO: Covid-19 Travel Measures Should Be Based on Risk Assessment

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Unwto – Who: Covid 19 Travel Measures Should Be Based On Risk Assessment
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UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are calling for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide added value and continue to contribute to economic and social stress. Following a recent meeting in Geneva, UNWTO Secretary-General,

Covid Recovery Certificates in Greece to Expire in 3 Months

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Covid Recovery Certificates In Greece To Expire In 3 Months
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Source: European Union, 2021 / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis Greece went ahead this week and decreased the validity period of the Covid-19 recovery certificate from the initial six months to three months on the guidance of the country’s committee. The relevant amendment, submitted by the health ministry in efforts tackle the Omicron variant and increase vaccinations, […]

Covid-19: IATA Calls on States to Follow WHO Guidance on Cross-border Travel

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Covid 19: Iata Calls On States To Follow Who Guidance On Cross Border Travel
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently called on states to follow new guidance on travel from the World Health Organization (WHO). The guidance recommends a “risk-based approach” to implementing measures related to the coronavirus (Covid-19) and international travel. Specifically, WHO recommended that governments: Do not require proof of Covid-19

Airlines Urge Countries to Apply WHO Covid-19 Travel Management Proposals

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Airlines Urge Countries To Apply Who Covid 19 Travel Management Proposals
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Photo source: IATA The global airlines industry is calling on governments to implement World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for Covid-19 risk management and “not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry”, among others. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said “freedom to travel across borders should not be limited to those who are […]

EU and WHO Aiming for Universal Recognition of Health Certificates

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Eu And Who Aiming For Universal Recognition Of Health Certificates
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Photo source: @European Commission The EU and the World Health Organization (WHO) are working to achieve the universal recognition of the so-called digital green certificates, which will enable restriction-free travel between member states, the European Commission announced on twitter. The Commission said it is aiming to launch the certificates by summer, adding that it

WHO Praises Athens for Protecting the Vulnerable During Covid-19 Pandemic

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Who Praises Athens For Protecting The Vulnerable During Covid 19 Pandemic
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The World Health Organization (WHO) recently praised the Municipality of Athens for the measures taken to protect the city’s vulnerable groups during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. In an article on its website entitled “Athens protects vulnerable communities during COVID-19”, the WHO praised the significant efforts of the Municipality of Athens to limit the spread of