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Timor-Leste

A State of Emergency is in place. Entry restrictions apply to all travellers and can change with little notice. You'll need proof of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test to enter. If you travel to Timor-Leste, you'll need to complete at least 14 days quarantine at a location determined by authorities, likely at your own expense, as well as mandatory COVID-19 testing. Licences and visas remain valid during the State of Emergency, regardless of their stated expiry date. Timor-Leste has established an isolation zone restricting travel to and from Dili municipality until 3 April and you must remain at home except when necessary to leave. The government has set criteria for leaving home including to seek medical assistance, to participate in police or judicial processes, to purchase goods and essential services or to fulfil professional obligations that have not been waived by your employer. Also, isolation zones are in effect for the municipalities for Bacau and Viqueque until 3 April. W...

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Armenia

You can enter Armenia with a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken no more than three days before your arrival. If you arrive without a test result, you'll be required to take a test at the airport and isolate until the results are available. Social distancing measures remain in place and you must wear a mask at all times when in public places, including on public and private transport. The Armenian Government has abolished the state of emergency/martial law which was declared in 2020 following the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. We advise Australians not to travel within 5kms of Armenia's border with Azerbaijan due to the risk of armed conflict. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Armenia due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel .

Italy

There are additional national measures in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. A national curfew is still in place between 10pm and 5am. Regions may adjust measures in keeping with local requirements, including localised curfews and lockdowns. Follow social distancing protocols and use masks in line with regional measures. Monitor and follow the advice of local authorities. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Italy due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.

Morocco

Australian citizens are unable to enter Morocco. The travel ban extends to all Australian citizens no matter which country you're travelling from. If you're a dual national, even if your second nationality is not Moroccan, the Australian Embassy may be restricted in the consular services we can give if you're arrested or detained. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Morocco due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.

Niger

There has been an increase in the level of violence following the Presidential election. Heavy gunfire has exchanged between security forces and an armed group near the Presidential Palace in Niamey. We continue to advise do not travel to Niger due to the unpredictable security environment and continuing potential for disorder and violence. Our global travel advice remains do not travel due to the risk of COVID-19 and significant disruptions to global travel. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Niger due to: the high threat of kidnapping, terrorist attack, crime and the unpredictable security environment. the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.

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Aides helped Cuomo draft book while simultaneously obscuring nursing home deaths.

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Investigators say a Trump aide took it upon himself to award hefty pandemic contracts.

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Travel from the UK to Spain is restricted to Spanish or Andorran citizens and those legally resident in Spain or Andorra, and those who can demonstrate an essential need to enter Spain. If you’re travelling from a designated ‘at risk’ country, you’ll need to present a negative COVID-19 (PCR or TMA) test result on arrival, taken within 72 hours before you travel. Crossings at land borders with Portugal are suspended, except for workers, freight and people returning to their normal place of residence. Travel between Spain and Morocco has been suspended. See 'Travel'. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Spain due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel .

Malta

Malta has restricted visitors entering, unless you've travelled from an approved area and have stayed there for two weeks before entering. You must provide a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. You may be granted an exemption to enter if you're not from an approved area and your travel is for essential purposes. In those cases, other restrictions will apply. No more than two people can gather in groups in public spaces, and mixing households in private homes is limited. You may be fined for not wearing a mask or gathering in larger groups. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Malta due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.

Chile is a leader in vaccinations but Covid cases are surging, offering a cautionary tale about reopening too quickly.

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Macau

Non-Macau residents may enter Macau provided they hold a valid visa and have not travelled outside mainland China in the 21 days prior to their intended arrival in Macau. If you intend to travel to Macau, read the Smartraveller advice for China. All arrivals into Macau will need to provide a valid negative COVID-19 test (nucleic acid test) and may be required to undergo medical screening or medical observation at a designated venue. Restrictions may change at short notice. Additional entry restrictions and medical screenings may apply if you're travelling from designated high-risk areas. Contact your airline or travel provider for the latest update and follow the advice of local authorities. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Macau due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel .

Seychelles

Before arriving in the Seychelles, you must apply for a Health Travel Authorisation through an online portal providing flight and accommodation details. You must also provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken in the 72 hours before you travel. If you are travelling from South Africa, you must provide proof of a 14-day stay in another country before your arrival in the Seychelles. While in the Seychelles, you must stay at licenced accommodation establishments and utilise licenced service providers. Quarantine measures apply to Seychellois citizens, permanent resident holders and Gainful Occupation Permit holders. See 'Travel'. Follow the advice of local authorities. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Seychelles due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.

For Syrians, the pandemic has increased the need for humanitarian assistance, but donations prove ‘woefully inadequate.’

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A day with no Covid deaths in London? Nearly, but not quite.

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As mask mandates lift, retail workers again feel vulnerable.

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Madagascar

International travel to Madagascar is suspended. Domestic flights are operational except to Nosy Be and Mahajanga due to domestic border restrictions. Private international charter flights are suspended. You must wear face masks in public and follow social distancing regulations. Local measures may vary between regions and change with little notice. We continue to advise: Do not travel to Madagascar due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel.

Baseball’s back, so teams are deciding whether their stadiums will continue to serve as vaccination venues.

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A wave of infection in Pakistan reaches into senior ranks of the government.

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Even as its vaccine rollout expands, the U.S. is in a race against a potential new surge.

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In Vermont, a surge in cases brings the state to numbers that it thought it had left behind.

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China’s Overhaul of Hong Kong Elections Gives Security Bodies a Key Role

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As mask mandates lift, retail workers again feel vulnerable.

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Ireland maps out a plan for revitalizing rural life after the pandemic.

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The Taliban Think They Have Already Won, Peace Deal or Not

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World leaders call for an international treaty to combat future pandemics.

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United Kingdom

مارس 29, 2021

You must show a negative COVID-19 test result before departing for the UK and self-isolate for 10 days on arrival. You won't be allowed to enter the UK if you've been to a country on a prescribed list in the last 10 days, unless you're a UK resident. Exempt UK and Irish nationals and UK residents arriving from these countries are required to isolate in government-provided accommodation for 10 days. If arriving in Scotland, the hotel quarantine requirement applies on arrival from all countries except Ireland. Passengers arriving in the UK from countries not on the prescribed list are required to self-isolate in their homes for 10 days. All arrivals to the UK are required to take a PCR test on days two and eight post arrival. Significant penalties may apply for people who fail to comply with these new measures. If you're leaving the UK from England, you need to complete a declaration form for international travel. See 'Travel' for details on these measures. You mu...