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China bans entry of foreign nationals due to Covid-19: Facts expats must know
As a continuation of our ‘Coronavirus travel advisory for expats in China who plan to return home’ post from March 17, in today’s article, we want to share the latest travel advisory for expatriates who want to travel to, or via China in the coming days. Since Saturday, 28 March 2020, China has temporarily prohibited …
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Coronavirus travel advisory for expats in China who plan to return home
The COVID-19 virus, declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, has killed 7,108 people worldwide and spread to most of the continents and countries. Canada, the US, the EU, and many Asian countries are imposing strict containment measures, therefore making traveling home an increasingly difficult quest for many. …
Coronavirus: making work from home more productive
With Beijing imposing a 14-day self-quarantine on people returning to the city, in an attempt to contain the spreading coronavirus that originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, many residents might now face a new style of work: home office. For those working from home, waking up in the morning doesn’t mean physically going to …
Does my health insurance cover coronavirus?
With a global death toll of 1,800 people and counting, the latest strain of coronavirus has become a major cause for concern for people all over the world. On January 31, 2020, the COVID-19 coronavirus was declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to experts, the …
Traveling with a medical escort
If you experience a medical emergency while abroad, are chronically ill, or are cognitively impaired, it can be difficult for you to travel. When people think about medical repatriation, they tend to think of emergency evacuation or a long-distance road ambulance. However, in some cases, you can safely and comfortably travel on a regular flight …