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New U.S. COVID-19 international travel testing rules take effect Monday

Under current rules, vaccinated international air travelers can present a negative test result obtained within three days of their day of departure

united kingdom

UK watchdog criticises lack of fraud checks on COVID-19 loans

The Bounce Back Loan Scheme launched in May 2020 and did not conduct credit checks or fully verify the identity of small businesses applying for loans, the National Audit Office, which scrutinises public-sector spending, said

united states

U.S. to extend transit mask mandate through mid-March - sources

A formal announcement extending the requirements through March 18 is expected on Thursday, the sources said

saudi arabia

Probe launched after Saudi Arabia records first omicron variant case

At this stage, prevention is better than cure and standard precautions must continue to be practiced, says Health Ministry spokesman

jordan

Unvaccinated expats in Jordan face strict measures, including deportation

Foreign workers are allowed to receive the vaccine for free

cryptocurrency

Crypto firm CEOs to testify before U.S. House banking panel on Dec. 8

The hearing marks the first time major players in the rapidly growing crypto markets will testify before lawmakers, as policymakers grapple with the implications of the new financial product and how to best regulate it

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