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Status of Covid19 vaccine passports around the world. All you need to knowedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Singapore firms have also developed digital vaccine passports to verify travellers Covid19 test results as the borders reopen. These digital health passports allows hospitals and clinics to share healthcare data across borders using the blockchain technology, as reported by Channel News Asia.
Malaysia to house migrant workers in hotels to curb virus spreadedit
Hindustan Times – Online Web
Malaysias government has kicked off a plan to temporarily house migrant workers in nearempty hotels across the nation to tackle the worsening spread of Covid19 cases due to workplace clusters. Malaysias Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry said in a statement on Saturday that the program will help curb the virus outbreak and indirectly assist hotel operators hurt by the pandemic.
Dubai imposes fresh Covid restrictions amid criticism over surge in casesedit
The Indian Express – Online Web
Dubai has introduced a raft of new measures, ranging from shutting down pubs and bars and cracking down on private parties, to testing incoming passengers more aggressively.
Dubai aims to vaccinate all eligible adults by end of yearedit
Live Mint – Online Web
Dubai plans to vaccinate all eligible adults by the end of the year, as the Middle East business hub uses a variety of shots and movement restrictions to contain the coronavirus. We are planning for 100% of eligible adults by the end of the fourth quarter of this year, Amer Sharif, the head of Dubais Covid19 Command and Control Centre, told Bloomberg TV.
COVID19 patient flies from Singapore to Tiruchy; district administration seeks explanationedit
The New Indian Express – Online Web
In a serious lapse of health security that could trigger a domino effect of infections, a 38 yearold woman, with a Covid19 positive test report, was allowed to fly from Singapore to Tiruchy on Sunday. The Air India Express flight that had 168 other passengers on board landed at 7.30 am.
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Ministry of Tourism organises webinar titled AstroTourism: The Next Frontier of Naturebased Tourism under Dekho Apna Desh campaignedit
Orissa Diary – Online Web
The Ministry of Tourisms Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series titled Astro Tourism: The Next Frontier of Naturebased Tourism held on 06th February, 2021 focused on promoting naturebased tourism which is emerging strongly in a post COVID world, the major thrust of the webinar was sustainable and responsible travel.
All About COVID19 Passport: Your Travel Pass for International Travel in the Future| FAQedit
News 18 – Online Web
The International Chamber of Commerce is testing the AOKpass which provides a digitally authenticated, secure and portable copy of your medical records. Singapore has already tested the AOKPass becoming the first country to do so. Challenges in implementing COVID19 Passport.