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Epidemiologist Hints At Future Exemptions To COVID-19 Border Screenings
Future passengers from certain countries may be exempt from completing a 14-day quarantine period or being screened for COVID-19 on arrival in Iceland, according to Chief Epidemiologist, Þórólfur Guðnason. In a press briefing held on June 22nd, Þórólfur stated that the data…
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Icelandair To Fly To 11 Destinations Starting June 15th
Icelandair has plans to fly to a total of 11 destinations starting June 15th. Since April, the airline has only flown to three destinations: Stockholm, Boston, and London. These trips were backed by the government to maintain air transport to and from…
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COVID-19 Tourist Tests: Epidemiologist’s Proposal Approved, Economic Analysis
Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason’s recommendations for offering COVID-19 tests to tourists have been accepted by the Health Minister, Svandís Svavarsdóttir. From June 15th, tourists will be able to provide a health certificate or opt for a coronavirus screening at Keflavik airport, instead…
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Kári Stefánsson Reluctant To Help “Arrogant” Health Minister With Airport Tests UPDATED
Kári Stefánsson, CEO of deCODE Genetics, vowed not to help the health department with plans to screen tourists arriving in Keflavík airport from June 15th in an RÚV interview last night. However, following a meeting with the cabinet this morning, it seems…