/CNW/ - The Government of Canada is aware that the United Kingdom (UK) is investigating a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, which has been identified in cases in areas.
From: Health Canada
The Government of Canada is aware that the United Kingdom (UK) is investigating a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, which has been identified in cases in areas where there is also a high incidence of COVID-19. We are also aware that another variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus has been detected in South Africa, and that this variant shares one of the same mutations found in the variant identified in the UK.
The Government of Canada is aware that the United Kingdom (UK) is investigating a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, which has been identified in cases in areas where there is also a high incidence of COVID-19. We are also aware that another variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been detected in South Africa, and that this variant shares one of the same mutations found in the variant identified in the UK.
Location: Georgia, countrywide
Event: This is a reminder to maintain a high level of security awareness during the holiday season. In recent years, transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe focused on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, New Years’ celebrations, shopping malls, airports, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft targets frequented by tourists.
While there is no specific information against Americans in Georgia, it is important to remain aware of your surroundings and exercise good personal security practices even while many places are closed or will have limited operating hours during the holidays. Please review recently updated information regarding COVID holiday restrictions imposed by the Government of Georgia here.
Barbados Travel Health Notice level has dropped by two levels.
As it relates to travel and COVID-19, the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) now ranks Barbados as Level 2.
The island was downgraded from a Level 4 warning at the end of last month and some islands which have remained at Level 4 have questioned the new rating.
According to the CDC, lowering a Travel Health Notice (THN) level only occurs if the country can satisfy certain criteria.
A destination is eligible to move to a lower level when it meets the primary criteria for a lower level for 28 consecutive days (2 incubation periods). The incubation period is the time it can take for a person to develop infection after being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
Barbados Travel Health Notice level has dropped by two levels.
As it relates to travel and COVID-19, the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) now ranks Barbados as Level 2.
The island was downgraded from a Level 4 warning at the end of last month and some islands which have remained at Level 4 have questioned the new rating.
According to the CDC, lowering a Travel Health Notice (THN) level only occurs if the country can satisfy certain criteria.
A destination is eligible to move to a lower level when it meets the primary criteria for a lower level for 28 consecutive days (2 incubation periods). The incubation period is the time it can take for a person to develop infection after being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.