Japan initially issued the advisory in January 2020 for those who travelled to China, setting it at Level 1, the lowest on its four-point scale. The Foreign Ministry expanded it worldwide in March that year.

Measures that could be taken include genomic surveillance, and targeting passengers from other countries as long as it does not divert resources from domestic surveillance systems.

The 2-day event, held on 2–3 June 2022 in Bečići, Montenegro, saw the ministers and their representatives discuss 2 key issues.

Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands has become the first venue in Asia to be accorded the Healthy Venue Gold accreditation.

Thailand aims to lure more foreign visitors in the post-COVID period by promoting itself as a medical tourism hub.

The WHO’s European office has called for increased vaccination efforts in Eastern Europe, warning that the Omicron “tidal wave” was heading eastwards.

Starting Monday February 14th, U.S. travellers age 12 to 17 years old visiting Spain will be allowed to show a negative PCR test if they don’t have proof of full vaccination.

Travel in Europe is expected to post a strong recovery in the coming months, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which predicts a 250 percent increase in European bookings for Easter compared to 2021.

The World Health Organization has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, as France, Germany and Brazil posted new records of infections in the past 24 hours.

More than 50% Europeans are at risk of getting infected in the next two months.