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Missed family trips and get-togethers mean that plenty of us are looking for an extra-special break for when we can travel again.
And most tour operators have Covid policies in place – some even let you cancel on the day of departure – although you should ensure you have insurance for any Covid-related eventualities.
Here’s our pick of the best big family trips, with prices valid in the school summer holidays (just in case).
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Utah’s Partition Arch in the aptly named Arches National Park, which is home to 2,000 sandstone arches
The freedom that comes from touring in a motorhome now has the added security of creating your own accommodation bubble. Head to Utah and marvel at the towering cliffs of Zion National Park, some of the 2,000 sandstone arches at the aptly named Arches National Park and the natural amphitheatres of Bryce.
January 18, 2021 10:27
As more Hongkongers are switching to ordering food online and e-shopping amid the pandemic, concerns about the spread of virus through courser services have heightened.
In response, the Food & Health Bureau announced Sunday that the Government will provide a one-off free COVID-19 test to all delivery workers, including takeaway food couriers from January 19 to 31 via online booking.
Couriers need to make a booking for the free testing service via the community testing centre booking system, otherwise, the test will cost HK$240.
When they arrive at the community testing centre, couriers should present the identity document used for the booking and the SMS booking confirmation for verification, the government said.
Dubai Covid vaccine safest way to control pandemic
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DHA webinars highlight vaccine s safety aspects, side effects and post-vaccine journey.
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) held a series of webinars across government entities to raise awareness about the importance of the Covid-19 vaccine.
The DHA’s Health Promotion & Education Section kicked off the initiative following the launch of the authority’s free Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination campaign.
Dr Hend Al Awadhi, head of the section, said the webinars have benefited 910 government employees working at Dubai Customs and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). She added that the DHA will also be holding two more webinars with Dubai Media Corporation and Dubai Municipality by the end of this month.
Covid vaccine UAE: Private hospitals where you can get the jab
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Several private hospitals have joined the National Vaccination Programme.
With the UAE seeing an increasing demand for the Covid-19 vaccine, the Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced that several private hospitals are now offering the jab.
“To meet the growing requirements and the increased demand for Covid-19 vaccine, we announce expanding the vaccination campaign in cooperation with a number of private hospitals in the country,” the ministry tweeted on Monday.
Full list below:
To meet the growing requirements & the increased demand for COVID-19 Vaccine, we announce expanding the vaccination campaign in cooperation with a number of private hospitals in the country#TogetherWeRecover#covid19#mohap uaepic.twitter.com/fdsEaJSzH3 - MOHAP UAE (@mohapuae) January 11, 2021