Category: COVID Travel

Victorian Government Announces Travel Vouchers

The Victorian Labor Government announced further travel vouchers as part of the Victorian and Seniors Travel Voucher Scheme program under the state’s $200 million (US$145.5 million ) business stimulus package to support local businesses and jobs. The state announced on March 14 that a further 150,000 travel vouchers worth 30 million (US$21.8 million) will be…


Canadian Travellers to United Kingdom Not Required to Quarantine Starting Monday

OTTAWA—Canadians travelling to the United Kingdom will not be required to quarantine upon arrival as of Monday, regardless of whether they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The British Department for Transport said Canada and other countries are moving to its “green” list for travel as visitors who pose a low risk to public health in…


Too Early to Set a Date on Loosening Travel Restrictions: Canada’s Transport Minister

OTTAWA—Transport Minister Omar Alghabra says he cannot yet commit to a date—or COVID-19 vaccination rate benchmarks—for when so-called vaccine passports will allow Canada to ease travel restrictions. Speaking at a virtual news conference today, he says decisions around the hotel quarantine for air passengers and eventual reopening of the border will hinge on public health…