Traveling in Times of Coronavirus

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atst wrote: Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:43 am And wouldn't they all have a pre departure negative covid test
Exactly. And aren't China insisting on pre flight quarantine? Maybe they know that Cambodia is so weak at enforcing such quarantine?

Maybe Cambodia Airlines are cheaper than their Chinese competition and so a 14 day ban will give their competition a full plane at high prices.
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Looks like it'll be another 8 months before you can enter Vietnam as a tourist. Very disappointing but not unexpected since the country has such a low vaccination rate.
Vietnam has vaccinated over 38.2 million [population nearly 100 million] with at least one Covid-19 vaccine shot. Over 14.9 million people have been fully vaccinated.

At least the infection case rate has been plunging the last week or two.
Vietnam expects to reopen to foreign tourists by next June following a post-COVID-19 tourism recovery road map, according to an announcement from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Vietnamese tourism is preparing to welcome international tourists again through a process which would align with the country’s ‘new normal’ and ensure effective epidemic control, the VNAT, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, said in a recent meeting on tourism resilience.

Last month, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh agreed to the ministry’s proposal to pilot a plan to reopen Phu Quoc Island off the southern province of Kien Giang to foreign travelers.

Under the trial scheme, planned for November 2021 to March 2022, Phu Quoc would be the first destination to be reopened to foreign arrivals from countries and regions that Vietnam’s government considers to have put the pandemic under control, using vaccination rates as the primary benchmark.

These countries include the U.S., Australia, European countries, the Middle Eastern countries, and Northeast Asian countries.

International visitors to Phu Quoc will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with their second shot taken no less than 14 days and no more than 12 months prior to their entry.

They must also test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to their departure.
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The US will now accept just about any traveller inoculated with any US/WHO approved vaccine, including mix and match vaccines.
WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said late on Friday that it will accept mixed-dose coronavirus vaccines from international travelers, a boost to travelers from Canada and other places.

The CDC said last week that it would accept any vaccine authorized for use by U.S. regulators or the World Health Organization. "While CDC has not recommended mixing types of vaccine in a primary series, we recognize that this is increasingly common in other countries so should be accepted for the interpretation of vaccine records," a CDC spokeswoman said.

The White House said Friday the new vaccine requirements for foreign nationals traveling to the United States will begin Nov. 8 for visitors crossing at land borders as well as international air travelers.
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ExPenhMan wrote: Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:44 pm The US will now accept just about any traveller inoculated with any US/WHO approved vaccine, including mix and match vaccines.
WASHINGTON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said late on Friday that it will accept mixed-dose coronavirus vaccines from international travelers, a boost to travelers from Canada and other places.

The CDC said last week that it would accept any vaccine authorized for use by U.S. regulators or the World Health Organization. "While CDC has not recommended mixing types of vaccine in a primary series, we recognize that this is increasingly common in other countries so should be accepted for the interpretation of vaccine records," a CDC spokeswoman said.

The White House said Friday the new vaccine requirements for foreign nationals traveling to the United States will begin Nov. 8 for visitors crossing at land borders as well as international air travelers.
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https://www.reuters.com/business/health ... 021-10-15/
I am still waiting for the EU to make their mind up collectively about whether the Chinese vaccines will be accepted block-wide. The UK have refused to accept them, which is a right f**king pain because when I go back there next year I will have to do 10 days house isolation.

I am hoping they will reverse this decision over the coming months. Otherwise it should be possible to get some western vaccine here, although I don't know if they will accept a hospital/clinic receipt as it is non official. I could end up with 3 x SinoVac and 2 x AZ and still have to isolate.

Getting very bored of this pandemic now...
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US accepts the sino vaccines so i would guess Europe will as well in time
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My country (in EU ) accepts SinoVac and Sinopharm to enter the country, I am pretty sure that some other EU countries do as well.
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phuketrichard wrote: Sun Oct 17, 2021 8:39 am US accepts the sino vaccines so i would guess Europe will as well in time
I hope so, but the EU leaves health related issues to the individual states, so any harmonisation will be voluntary, hence the current inconsistency. Germany, France and Italy do not currently recognise them, Spain do and so do much of eastern Europe.

(The EU would love the power to harmonise the gigantic health sector, but France - ranked #1 by the WHO - Germany, Spain and Italy are having none of it.)

Anyway, at first chance back in the UK I'll load up on some more vaccine. I think I'll try some Pfizer next time, with a Modena booster. Yummy...
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UK Gov Foreign travel advice
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Updated: 18 October 2021
Latest update: Updated information on COVID restrictions and entry requirements ('Coronavirus' and 'Entry requirements' page)

There are limited flight options into Cambodia. Currently these are primarily via Seoul or Singapore. You should check with the airlines about requirements to board flights.

When you return, you must follow the rules for entering the UK. You should also ensure that you meet any COVID-19 requirements when transiting a third nation.

You are responsible for organising your own COVID-19 test, in line with UK government testing requirements. The National Institute of Public Health in Phnom Penh is able to provide a health certificate for travel; other health providers may be available. You can also call the COVID-19 hotline on 119 for advice.

Be prepared for your plans to change

No travel is risk-free during COVID. Countries may further restrict travel or bring in new rules at short notice, for example due to a new COVID-19 variant. Check with your travel company or airline for any transport changes which may delay your journey home.

If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.

Plan ahead and make sure you:

can access money
understand what your insurance will cover
can make arrangements to extend your stay and be away for longer than planned

Travel in Cambodia

COVID-19 policies in Cambodia are subject to change at short notice and often not communicated in English or via Government websites. You should contact hosts prior to travel to check the latest details. The Ministry of Health in Cambodia has directed that:

the public wear masks, use hand sanitisers and practice social distancing
customer facing businesses such as shops and restaurants must require customers to wear masks, use hand sanitiser, and practise social distancing
gatherings are restricted to 50 people
you may be asked for proof of vaccination at venues in Phnom Penh
Individuals who are unwell and suspect they may have COVID-19 must seek consultation by calling 115 or visiting a designated government hospital

Accommodation

Hotel and private rental accommodation is available throughout Cambodia. Some hotels have closed and remain so, and we advise that you contact hotels directly when booking. The majority of hotels will ask to take your temperature on arrival and ask you to complete a declaration in relation to your recent travel history and whether you have any symptoms related to COVID-19.

Some services and facilities in hotels may not be available e.g. leisure facilities.

Many public places and services such as gyms, casinos, karaoke rooms and nightclubs remain closed until further notice. You should contact venues ahead of events.

We strongly recommend that you wear masks, clean your hands and maintain social distancing in all public places.

For contact details of English speaking doctors visit our list of healthcare providers.

If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should dial +855 (0)12825424 and local authorities will be able to advise you on what action you should take.

[See also the guidance on healthcare if you’re waiting to return to the UK.
COVID-19 vaccines if you live in Cambodia]

We will update this page when the Royal Government of Cambodia announces new information on the national vaccination programme. You can sign up to get email notifications when this page is updated.

The Cambodian national vaccination programme started in February 2021 and is using the Sinopharm, Sinovac, AstraZeneca (Covishield) and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) vaccines. The Royal Government of Cambodia has stated that British nationals resident and working in Cambodia are eligible for vaccination if they choose to join the programme. There is no need to register with the British Embassy. You should visit your local sangkat office for details on local vaccination sites and schedules.

Find out more, including about vaccines that are authorised in the UK or approved by the World Health Organisation, on the COVID-19 vaccines if you live abroad.

If you’re a British national living in Cambodia, you should seek medical advice from your local healthcare provider. Information about COVID-19 vaccines used in the national programme where you live, including regulatory status, should be available from local authorities.
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Latest news from Singapore airlines regards to NSW Australia opening up

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England Accepts Vaccination Certification from Cambodia from 1 November

Yes, just England for now, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland have their own rules but are likely to follow suit.

That's the good news. The bad news is they still will not accept SinoVac or SinoPharm.

So, if you want to go to UK and are lucky enough to have been vaccinated with a full course of one on the approved list, you can now enter the UK without any self isolation requirements. However, you will still need a day 2 (or earlier) test, to be booked and paid for prior to travel. You can do this at the airport.

The UK's obsession with lining the pockets of the lucky few in the testing racket is very much like Cambodia and their quarantine racket.

Approved country list update
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/countries-w ... mmediately

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-e ... s-covid-19
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