2021-07-29, United States: Strong magnitude 7.2 M coastal earthquakeEarthquakes of this magnitude cause damage (sometimes severe), to buildings and infrastructure. Transport and infrastructure disruptions are to be expected.It is unlikely that a destructive tsunami was generated by a coastal earthquake of […]
Update 2021-07-29 (2): The possibility of tsunami waves hitting the state of Hawaii cannot be ruled out either, which is why the authorities have issued a tsunami advisory for the state. If waves are also generated there, they are expected at […]
Update 2021-07-28: According to official information on Wednesday (28 July), the tightened COVID-19 restrictions in France will now come into force on 09 August instead of on Sunday (01 August) as originally planned.
Update 2021-07-28: According to media reports from Wednesday (28 July), air traffic between the United Arab Emirates and India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will remain suspended until at least 07 August.
Update 2021-07-28 (3): Equivalent to England, from Monday (02 August) Scotland will also lift the quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travellers from countries on the amber list. Additionally, travellers are also no longer subject to a COVID-19 PCR test on the […]
Update 2021-07-27: After the opening to tourists, Phuket recorded increased numbers of cases, which is why gatherings of more than 100 people were banned and shopping centres have to close. If the number of cases continues to rise, it is also […]
Update 2021-07-27 (2): The town of Currimao has been placed under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine. In the province of Ilocos Norte, this currently also applies to the towns of Bangui, Dingras, Dumalneg, Marcos, Pagudpud, Paoay, Pasuquin, Solsona, Laoag and Batac. A […]
Update 2021-07-27 (2): On Tuesday (27 July), the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommended that in risk areas even fully vaccinated people should resume wearing masks indoors. Under the CDC’s definition more than half of the country is currently classified […]
Update 2021-07-27: From Sunday (01 August), only fully vaccinated Kuwaiti nationals will be permitted to leave the country.
Update 2021-07-27: On Monday (26 July), Cebu City ordered the closure of bars. The nighttime curfew is in effect between 10:00 p.m. and 04:00 a.m. (local time).