The state department is no longer cancelling the visas of those from countries mentioned in president Donald Trumps executive order. Good news for those who have been protesting the ban at airports all over the country. Kron fours Spencer Blake is live at sfo tonight with more on what this reversal means. Spencer. I spoke to an immigration attorney todayand she says everything is back to the status quo right nowso people on flights to the us right now ashould have a much easier time when they arrive at the airport. Because of a washingon state federal judges ruling fridaythe controversial travel ban youve heard so much about is not currently in effect. Usually a stay is an Equitable Relief to stop things until there can be a full hearing. To fall in line with the ruling, the state department is now allowing anyone with a valid visa to enter the us. The department of Homeland Security is no longer telling airlines to stop visa holders from boarding planes to the us in those seven mostly
Was this a peaceful protest . Today. we both come from families are parents are both immigrants. Reporter they are trying to teach their daughter of the importance of speaking out. is important that she always knows how important is to exercise our right of freedom of speech. Reporter she says the president s recent order is no laughing matter. everyopen and my phone and think maybe it will have ended. Reporter beakers are concerned with the president s threat again said sherry cities. Against sanctuary cities. Reporter the Common Thread here was the importance of speaking out. Reporter organizers are encouraging people to email and call their im countriesis no longer being carried out. A federal judge put the travel ban on hold. Kron fours Spencer Blake explains what it all meansfrom San Francisco international airport. News. Reporter the state department had revoked 60,000 visas. the inspections of people travelling into the united states. Reporter she was offering free legal help to
By Tom Peters On Monday, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced that the government was ending the requirement for people with COVID-19 to isolate at home for seven days, and to wear masks in hospitals and other healthcare settings. .
The Labour government has ended the requirements for masks to be worn in hospitals and for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, a decision that will fuel the spread of the virus and more deaths and severe illnesses.