COVID-19

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a virus closely related to the SARS virus. 

EU General Court deems Netherlands State aid to Air France-KLM illegal in landmark ruling

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The EU General Court has delivered a significant ruling, declaring the €3.4 billion Covid-19 State aid granted by the Netherlands to Air France-KLM in...

US to end Covid-19 vaccine rule for international visitors

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The United States will end COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers and federal workers on May 11, coinciding with the end of the coronavirus...

European airlines and airports lament EU recommendations on passengers travelling from China

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Airlines represented by A4E (Airlines for Europe) and IATA (International Air Transport Association), together with airports represented by ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International), lament...

Belgium follows EU advice: from Saturday compulsory Covid-19 test for travellers coming from China

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Yesterday evening (4 January), the EU Member States agreed on a coordinated precautionary approach in the light of COVID-19 developments in China: the Member...

EU States agree to coordinate travel measures on COVID-19 for passengers coming from China

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Presidency Statement on the Coordination of COVID-19 Travel MeasuresToday (4 January) the Member States of the EU, in the presence of the Schengen Associated...

IATA denounces “ineffective” COVID-19 testing for passengers from China

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International trade association IATA is disappointed that several countries reinstate COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China. "Even though the virus is...

ACI EUROPE regrets ‘scientifically unjustified’ return to travel restrictions

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ACI EUROPE has today expressed regret regarding the actions of a number of States within the EU and globally for unilaterally imposing health-related travel...

Malaysia is testing wastewater from flights arriving from China to track new Covid variants

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Malaysia will test wastewater samples from all flights arriving from China for Covid-19 in preparation for a possible spike in cases following China’s move...
Air China A330 in Beijing Capital Airport

US to require negative COVID tests for travellers from China, Hong Kong or Macao

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The United States will require negative COVID-19 tests for travellers from China, US health officials have said, after Beijing’s decision to lift stringent restrictions...

Covid-19: China abolishes quarantine for people arriving from abroad after 8 January

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Chinese health authorities announced on Monday the removal of mandatory quarantine for people arriving from outside the country, starting January 8.The decision to scrap...

Airport operator Swedavia urges Swedish airport employees to wear face masks again

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After the recent increase in the spread of Covid-19, several Swedish regions have reintroduced restrictions and requirements for mouth protection. Now Swedavia follows suit...

U.S. lifts pre-departure testing requirement for international inbound travellers

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Airlines for America CEO reacts with satisfaction The Biden administration announced that starting Sunday international air travellers will no longer need a negative COVID-19 test...

EASA/ECDC take first steps to relax COVID-19 measures for air travel

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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) issued an update to the health safety measures...

Face masks no longer required on Brussels Airlines flights from 3 May

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From tomorrow (3 May), passengers and cabin crew onboard Brussels Airlines flights will no longer have to wear a face mask on board. This...

The Belgian Data Protection Authority fines the airports of Brussels and Charleroi for Covid temperature checks

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The Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has imposed a fine of 200,000 euros on Brussels Airport Zaventem, and 100,000 euros on Brussels South Charleroi...

Airports and Airlines call for all intra-EU COVID Travel Restrictions to be dropped as pandemic hits second anniversary milestone

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New evidence shows travel restrictions failed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and would be ineffective in the face of future variants of concern ACI...

One billion vaccines shipped through Brussels Airport, Europe’s most important pharmaceutical hub

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Since the first Covid vaccine shipments from Brussels Airport in November 2020, one billion Covid vaccines have passed through the airport. This important milestone...

Ultra-fast COVID-19 PCR test succeeds in Brussels Airport pilot study

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miDiagnostics, a fast-growing POC diagnostics company backed by Belgian Family Offices, announces the success of the Brussels Airport pilot study for its ultra-fast COVID-19...

Sweden removes corona entry rules for travellers from EU/EEA countries

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Starting from Wednesday, February 9, 2022, travellers from the rest of the European Union and Schengen Area countries will be able to enter Sweden...

Covid-19: Hong Kong airport bans transit passengers from 150 countries

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Hong Kong airport announced on Friday 14 January the suspension of transit flights from more than 150 countries in order to curb the spread...

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