Currently, a new variant of the coronavirus is sounding the alarm around the world. Omicron–This is another outbreak of the new coronavirus after Delta.
This variant contains twice as many mutations as Delta. Officials called it “the worst variant we’ve seen to date.” The picture below is a comparison of the propagation speeds of Omicron and Delta:
More than 20 countries have issued entry bans and flights have been cancelled.
This mutated strain has aroused high global vigilance. Strictly preventing the spread of the new coronavirus mutated strain “Omicron” has become a new goal for global epidemic prevention.
So far, the governments of about 20 countries and regions, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Russia, have successively issued or are preparing to issue entry restrictions on flights and passengers from southern African countries.
The global economy has suffered a sudden blow, and international trade and logistics have once again sounded the alarm!
Israel: It has banned its citizens from traveling to South Africa after cases of infection with the new mutant strain were discovered in the country. On the 28th local time, Israel decided to ban the entry of all foreigners. The ban will last for 14 days.
Japan: According to Japan’s TBS TV station, in view of the spread of the Omicron strain of the new coronavirus mutant virus around the world, Japan announced that in principle it will stop the entry of foreign citizens from all countries.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, “As a precautionary measure for emergency evacuation, the entry of foreigners from all over the world will be prohibited starting at 0:00 on November 30.” This will continue until the situation becomes clearer.
United States: The U.S. government began to implement travel restrictions on citizens from seven countries including South Africa on November 29.
UK: The government stated on the 26th that starting from that day, flights from South Africa and five surrounding countries will be banned from entering the country, and those with relevant travel history will be required to undergo nucleic acid testing and quarantine.
European Union: Commission President von der Leyen issued a statement on the 26th saying that mutated strains may spread around the world within a few months. The European Union decided to activate the “emergency brake” mechanism and suspend flights to and from seven countries in southern Africa: South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland.
Switzerland: Announced on the 26th that all direct flights from Botswana, South Africa and other countries will be banned indefinitely.
Italy: On November 26, local time, the Italian Ministry of Health has decided to ban the entry of people who have stayed in eight African countries, including South Africa and Zimbabwe, in the past 14 days.
Germany: The German disease control agency has classified South Africa as a “virus mutation area” and all people entering Germany from South Africa must undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated.
Belgium: Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced on the 26th that tourists from some southern African countries are prohibited from entering the country, and all domestic restaurants and bars must close after 11 p.m.
Canada: The Ministry of Health announced on the 26th that it will ban the entry of foreign citizens who have been to southern African countries in the past 14 days.
Singapore and Malaysia: On the 26th, the two countries respectively announced that they would ban the entry of travelers who have recently visited seven countries, including South Africa.
Czech Republic: Czech Foreign Minister Kulhanek announced on social media on November 26 that due to the spread of the new mutant strain of the new coronavirus, starting from the 27th, it is prohibited to stay in 8 African countries including South Africa for more than 12 hours in the past 14 days. of foreign citizens entering the country.
Brazil: Brazil’s National Health Supervision Agency recommended that the government add four more African countries to the entry list, namely Angola, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia. Previously, the Brazilian government had announced that it would ban passengers from six countries including South Africa, Lesotho, and Namibia from entering via air starting from the 29th.
Norway: Strict entry restrictions will be implemented for arrivals from 8 countries including South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also advises people not to travel to these eight countries. The restrictive measures will be initially implemented for two weeks and will take effect from November 27, local time.
Under this restriction, direct flights from the above countries to Norway will be prohibited!
Australia: The country’s Health Minister Greg Hunt announced on the 27th that the Australian government will implement additional border security measures, including suspending flights from nine African countries.
South Korea: It announced on the evening of the 27th that from 0:00 on the 28th, travelers from eight countries including South Africa, Botswana and surrounding Zimbabwe and Mozambique will be banned from entering. Koreans returning from these eight countries will also be banned from entering the country.A 10-day quarantine will be conducted in a temporary living facility.
Russia: Russia announced that it will ban foreign citizens from some countries and regions such as South Africa from entering the country starting from the 28th of this month.
Indonesia: Starting from the 29th, travelers who have been to eight African countries within 14 days, including South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Nigeria, will be banned from entering. Representatives participating in the G20 meeting hosted by Indonesia will not be affected by the ban.
Thailand: Thailand’s Ministry of Health stated that it will ban the entry of people from eight African countries with immediate effect.
Philippines: Added 7 European countries including Austria to the “red list” and banned flights from South Africa, Botswana and other countries.
It is currently the peak shipping season, and freight forwarding logistics in many countries are still busy at seaports and transportation lines, and logistics may be affected. Foreign traders are reminded to pay attention to the epidemic situation abroad in a timely manner and adjust shipment arrangements in a timely manner!
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