Coverage dated November 28, 2021

Japan, Israel Banning Entry of Foreign Visitors as New Variant Omicron Spreads

Headline from NBC4 Washington

Many countries have moved to tighten their borders even as scientists warn it’s not clear if the new variant is more alarming than other versions of the virus.

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NBC4 Washington
Japan, Israel Banning Entry of Foreign Visitors as New Variant Omicron Spreads (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Nov 28, 2021
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Many countries have moved to tighten their borders even as scientists warn it’s not clear if the new variant is more alarming than other versions of the virus.
Washington Examiner
Japan to close borders 'until there is clearer information' on omicron variant (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Washington Examiner's feed description
Japan has banned all foreigners from visiting its shores due to concerns about the latest COVID-19 variant.
The Brunswick News
Japan bans entry of foreign visitors as omicron spreads (opens The Brunswick News)
Published Nov 28, 2021
The Brunswick News's feed description
TOKYO (AP) — Japan announced Monday it will suspend entry of all foreign visitors from around the world as a new coronavirus variant spreads.
News Center Maine
Japan denying entry to all foreign visitors as omicron variant spreads (opens News Center Maine)
Published Nov 28, 2021
News Center Maine's feed description
Many countries have moved to tighten their borders due to the coronavirus omicron variant, although the WHO is urging against such travel restrictions.
The Hill
Japan barring foreigner visitors (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 28, 2021
The Hill's feed description
Japan is barring foreign visitors from entering the country amid increased concerns over the new COVID-19 omicron variant.
The Brunswick News
Japan says it is suspending entry of foreign visitors from around the world as new coronavirus variant spreads (opens The Brunswick News)
Published Nov 28, 2021
The Brunswick News's feed description
TOKYO (AP) — Japan says it is suspending entry of foreign visitors from around the world as new coronavirus variant spreads.
Deutsche Welle
Coronavirus digest: Japan bars foreign travelers as omicron spreads | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Deutsche Welle's feed description
As concerns over the new omicron COVID variant grow, Japan is reinstating curbs for foreign arrivals. The WHO has said the risk of global infection surges posed by the variant is "very high." DW has the latest.
Insider
Japan, Israel, and Morocco ban all foreign travelers from entering over Omicron variant fears (opens Insider)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Insider's feed description
Monday also marks the start of US travel restrictions from eight countries in southern Africa, where the Omicron variant was first identified.
Breitbart News
Omicron: Japan Bars All Foreign Entries for One Month (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Breitbart News's feed description
Japan's governemnt announced a month-long ban on all foreign travelers entering the country beginning Tuesday.
Al Jazeera
Japan to bar all foreign visitors over Omicron variant (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 28, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description
Prime minister says new rule, which goes beyond initial curbs on arrivals from southern Africa, will start on Tuesday.
CNN
Japan to temporarily suspend all arrivals of foreign nationals (opens CNN)
Published Nov 28, 2021
CNN's feed description
The US, European Union, Japan and other major destinations have moved to block flights from African countries following the discovery of a newly identified coronavirus variant Omicron. Follow for the latest news updates.

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