Update 2021-09-07 (3): From Wednesday (08 September) new regional quarantine classifications will apply in the Philippines until at least 30 September. Among others, the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) will apply in the provinces of Apayao, Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, Laguna, […]
2021-09-08, Mexico: Strong magnitude 7.4 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 this […]
Update 2021-09-06: According to media reports on Monday (06 September), Stage 2 measures to contain COVID-19 have been extended until at least 20 September. As of Tuesday (07 September), the seat reservation obligation on long-distance and express trains will be eased.
Update 2021-09-06: According to reports from Monday (06 September), Australia’s border will remain closed and most international travel suspended until at least 17 December.
Update 2021-09-06: According to information from the Federal Foreign Office on Monday (06 September), fully vaccinated travellers from a country classified as “red” outside the EU must again undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on the seventh day after entry.
Update 2021-09-06: According to media reports from Monday (06 September), the COVID-19 restrictions in Java and Bali have been extended until at least 20 September.
2021-09-06, Canada: Strong magnitude 6.5 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 this […]
Update 2021-09-05: According to media reports, the COVID-19 restrictions have been extended until at least 19 September. See the link below for details on restrictions in the different regions.
Update 2021-09-05: According to media reports, the general ban on unvaccinated travellers from the United States has been reintroduced following a recommendation from the European Union.
Update 2021-09-05: Continued heavy fighting is reported from the Panjshir valley. However, it remains difficult to independently verify the claims of success of both the Taliban as well as the anti-Taliban resistance.