The Netherlands places more than 60 infected travelers from South Africa…

In the Netherlands, 61 passengers on two planes returning from South Africa on Friday have tested positive for Covid-19. It is not yet clear whether it also concerns the new omikron variant. Two infections in Hong Kong already indicate that the new variant is very contagious. – KLM flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg landed … Read more

‘Make corona pass valid for nine months for vaccinated people’

The European Commission advises all member states to continue to treat the corona pass in the same way. Otherwise chaos threatens for travelers. – In the eyes of the European Commission, the European ‘vaccine passport’ is one of the great success stories during the pandemic, because it has allowed travel within the EU since the … Read more

Italy is going to tighten corona rules, ‘green pass’ needed to…

Anyone going to a restaurant in Italy will need a ‘green pass’. Proof that you have been vaccinated, tested negative for corona or have recovered from the disease. Italy follows the example of France. – The corona situation in Italy is still under control for the time being. The seven-day average is about 3,000 new … Read more

Parket Halle-Vilvoorde is prosecuting airlines that…

The Halle-Vilvoorde prosecutor’s office will also prosecute airlines if they do not check whether their passengers are in possession of a correctly completed Passenger Localization Form (PLF) or allow them to board without such a PLF. – According to the prosecutor’s office, a number of airlines have already received a warning in recent months. “If … Read more

Last restrictions in the fight against coronavirus lifted in…

In France, the last restrictions in the fight against the corona virus were lifted on Wednesday. There are no more barriers to the number of visitors in cinemas, restaurants and shops. Although the delta variant of the coronavirus is also causing concern among our southern neighbors. – Concerts with a standing audience are again possible, … Read more

Vlieghe: ‘Travel is the way to introduce new variants…

The covid infections and hospital admissions are evolving favourably, and the vaccination campaign is now also running like a train. Still, scientists remain vigilant. “Travel abroad during the summer holidays is a cause for concern,” said Erika Vlieghe, head of the Gems advisory council. – More than 5 million Belgians have now received a first … Read more

De Croo: ‘Ten days of quarantine for those who come from a high-risk zone…

The catering industry can remain open both inside and outside from 9 June until 23.30 pm, and there is clarity about our travels this summer. “We have succeeded in turning an uncertain situation into a summer with positive prospects,” said Prime Minister Alexander De Croo after the Consultation Committee. – ‘The Consultation Committee today mainly … Read more

Now also official: travel ban ends on April 19

After the Easter holidays, travel – within Europe – will be allowed again, although it is still strongly discouraged. This confirms the new ministerial decision with the corona measures that was published today. – ‘Non-essential trips abroad are prohibited for persons who have their main residence in Belgium.’ Thus reads the beginning of Article 21 … Read more