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13th January 2021
Heathrow airport huge fall in traffic
Ever since COVID-19 restrictions have been put in place all over the world, Heathrow has seen a 73 percent drop in passengers in 2020.
New global health insurance card in UK
The United Kingdom’s new agreement with EU allows UK residents to apply for a global health insurance card for free. The card will provide UK residents with the necessary healthcare needs when traveling within the EU. The card will be available for temporary stay, holiday, study, and business trips.
Carnival Corporation $2.2 billion in net loss
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the American cruise company has reported having a net loss of $2.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Germany tightens travel rules
Germany is set to implement tougher entry restrictions. People traveling from areas with high infection rates and where the spread of COVID-19 variants are fast will now be facing tough travel rules.
U.S. requires negative COVID-19 test for air travel
Starting on the 26th of January, all passengers traveling to the U.S. by air will be required to show a negative COVID-19 test within 3 days before flying.
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