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Pfizer vaccine 90% effective, 10m doses slated for Australia
The first Covid-19 vaccine could arrive here in early 2021.
Singapore says it "can't wait for a vaccine"
Singapore's re-opening plan ditches quarantine for testing and risk-based ratios
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Gov't considers electronic wristbands for home isolation
The GPS-enabled bracelets would enable home isolation for travellers returning from 'low-risk' countries.
Australia considers home isolation for overseas arrivals
Lower-risk travellers could return to home isolation, rather than hotel quarantine, under a new 'traffic light' system.
2020 Father's Day gift guide
This curated collection of gifts is sure to please any high-flying dad, even when they're grounded.
Border Force grants 3,000 exemptions to overseas travel ban
Despite approving 2,937 requests for overseas travel, over 1,000 applications have been denied in the first six weeks of the ban.
PM outlines roadmap for return of domestic, overseas travel
Travel within Australia is set to resume in stages, followed by a trans-Tasman 'travel bubble', and Pacific Island flights.
Trans-Tasman travel to resume "as soon as it is safe": PMs
The Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand work to establish a ‘safe travel zone’ between the two countries.
Expat pays $10,000/month to swim during Singapore's lockdown
At $10,000 per month, that's a lot of backstrokes...
USA tightens border controls as coronavirus tightens grip
Under a Presidential executive order expected to be signed this week, entry into the USA will be restricted for some travellers.
AU Gov't: do not travel overseas, to any destination
For the first time in history, Smartraveller is upgrading its advice for every destination in the world to "do not travel".
NZ halts trans-Tasman business trips with new entry rules
“New Zealand will have the widest ranging and toughest border restrictions of any country in the world,” says Kiwi PM.
USA closes borders to travellers who've visited Europe, UK
Coronavirus: the United States shuts its borders to travellers who’ve visited the UK, Europe in the 14 days prior to US arrival.
Australian Gov't advises against almost all overseas travel
Smartraveller is updating its advice for every country in the world to "reconsider your need to travel", or "do not travel".
Eurostar launches direct London-Amsterdam high-speed train
Clearing UK passport control in Amsterdam and no more train changes in Brussels to shave at least 30 minutes off today's journeys.
Simple gifts for business associates when you’re on the go
Wrap up gifting for 2020 with these simple ideas that are perfect for all occasions
Tailoring your jet lag strategy to suit each trip
While there are some basic rules for beating jet lag, the length and timing of your flight also comes into play.
