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18th of March 2021
European Union proposes a Digital Green certificate for all European residents and their family members.
European Union has proposed a document called the Digital Green certificate for all residents of Europe and their family members. This certificate will allow people to travel in and around Europe. The certificate will contain proof of vaccination, a negative test result, or a document of recovery from the virus. This measure is taken to save the summer tourist season.
Iceland opens to vaccinated travelers
Iceland has become the first Schengen-area country to open its borders to travelers from any country as long as they have been vaccinated against Covid -19 and are able to show full proof.
German foreign minister urges travelers not to travel to Mallorca
Last week, few cities in Spain and Portugal have been listed under low-risk areas. However, the German foreign minister has urged travelers not to travel to Mallorca which was one of the low-risk cities. This is due to the spike in the number of bookings.
The Azores vaccinated full population of 400 residents
The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, has vaccinated its full population consisting of 400 residents. Being the first place starting to live an almost normal life after the pandemic.
Fun travel fact:Spanish is the happiest language because it has the maximum number of positive words.
Source: New York Times, Forbes, The Local, Euro News.
