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Post by nomadic on Mar 13, 2020 9:04:55 GMT 7
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Post by bear on Mar 13, 2020 13:09:20 GMT 7
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Post by bear on Mar 17, 2020 21:08:15 GMT 7
COVID-19 Latest update 17 March 2020:We now advise all Australians to reconsider your need for overseas travel at this time.
If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means.
Regardless of your destination, age or health, if your overseas travel is not essential, consider carefully whether now is the right time.As more countries close their borders or introduce travel restrictions, overseas travel is becoming more complex and difficult. You may not be able to return to Australia when you had planned to. Consider whether you have access to health care and support systems if you get sick while overseas. If you decide to return to Australia, do so as soon as possible. Commercial options may become less available.If you’re overseas and can’t or don’t want to return to Australia, follow the advice of local authorities. Take care to minimise your risk of exposure to coronavirus including by self-isolating. If you choose to stay, note our ability to provide consular assistance in some places may be limited due to restrictions on movement and other services.World MapIf you decide to return to Australia, you'll now be required to self-isolate for 14 days. This applies to all travellers, including Australian citizens. For details see the Australian Border Force website.Contact your airline, travel agent or insurance company to discuss your travel plans and options for cancelling or postponing current bookings, or to arrange commercial flights back to Australia.All cruise ships which have sailed from a foreign port have been banned from entering Australian ports for 30 days.There are some countries and regions in the world where we advise you 'do not travel'. These are mostly for security reasons but some are also because of a very high risk of coronavirus transmission. Do not travel to these places.We have issued this advice for two principal reasons:There may be a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 overseas. You may come in contact with more people than usual, including during long-haul flights and in crowded airports. Health care systems in some countries may come under strain and may not be as well-equipped as Australia’s or have the capacity to support foreigners. You may not have your normal support networks overseas. Overseas travel has become more complex and unpredictable. Many countries are introducing entry or movement restrictions. These are changing often and quickly. Your travel plans may be disrupted. You may be placed in quarantine or denied entry to some countries, and you may need to self-quarantine on return to Australia. Think about what this might mean for your health, and your family, work or study responsibilities. All of the above advice has also been provided to Australian Government staff, who have been instructed to instead use video-conferencing and other communication technologies as much as possible. For more information see our Coronavirus (COVID-19) – information for Australian travellers page.For urgent consular assistance contact:+61 2 6261 3305 from overseas 1300 555 135 from within Australia+61 421 269 080 from SMSFor non-urgent inquiries, email smartraveller@dfat.gov.au www.smartraveller.gov.au/news-and-updates/coronavirus-covid-19
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Post by bear on Mar 17, 2020 21:27:31 GMT 7
Australians who want to return from overseas warned to do so ASAP ahead of possible COVID-19 border closures
DFAT has said all Australians who want to return home should do so as soon as possible.(Unsplash) Share
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued advice recommending Australians abroad who wish to return home do so as soon as possible via commercial flights.Key points:Consular assistance to Australians overseas could be limited due to lockdowns occurring DFAT advice urges Australians who wish to return home to do so as soon as possible The advice also warns of a potentially higher chance of catching coronavirus while overseas The recommendation comes after the Federal Government last week urged Australians to consider whether overseas travel was necessary regardless of the destination. DFAT is warning Australian travellers that they may not be able to return home at a later stage with more countries closing their borders due to the rapid spread of coronavirus. Additionally, the statement warned that consular assistance could be limited due to movement restrictions during the pandemic. On Sunday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that anyone coming into Australia would be subject to a 14-day self-isolation period. "As more countries close their borders or introduce travel restrictions, overseas travel is becoming more complex and difficult," the DFAT advice read. "You may not be able to return to Australia when you had planned to. "Consider whether you have access to health care and support systems if you get sick while overseas. If you decide to return to Australia, do so as soon as possible." Coronavirus update:DFAT said the advice has been issued primarily due to what could be a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 overseas and that health systems overseas may not be as well-equipped as Australia's. "Health care systems in some countries may come under strain and may not be as well-equipped as Australia's or have the capacity to support foreigners," DFAT said. "Many countries are introducing entry or movement restrictions. "These are changing often and quickly. Your travel plans may be disrupted. You may be placed in quarantine or denied entry to some countries." The advice comes on a day when Qantas and Jetstar slashed their international capacity by about 90 per cent. In a statement, the airlines said the changes were due to a drop in travel demand due to coronavirus, and meant grounding about 150 aircraft. "Despite the deep cuts, the national carrier's critical role in transporting people and goods on key international, domestic, routes will be maintained," the statement read. Video:Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. WATCH Duration: 3 minutes 57 seconds3m 57s Dr Norman Swan explains coronavirus terminology mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-17/coronavirus-australians-should-return-home-from-overseas/12065050?pfmredir=sm
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Post by bear on Mar 17, 2020 21:28:13 GMT 7
Yeah thanks, but no thanks...
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Post by bear on Mar 17, 2020 21:40:36 GMT 7
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Post by bear on Mar 18, 2020 4:56:33 GMT 7
Official Advice on Travelling to Thailand
The government has announced that citizens of and those arriving from South Korea, Italy, Iran, as well as China and two of its territories Macau and Hong Kong, are to experience the kingdom’s most stringent screening.
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam announced that the government has stepped up its measures to screen all incoming passengers, while placing major emphasis on those arriving from the listed high-risk nations.The new measure requires all nationalities arriving in the kingdom to show a medical certificate, issued no more than three days prior to their arrival, have purchased an insurance plan for COVID-19 and giving consent to allow authorities to install a monitoring application on their smart phone. Earlier, the kingdom temporarily revoked visa free entry for ‘high-risk’ countries, namely South Korea, Italy and Hong Kong, as well as canceling eligibility for visa-on-arrival of another 18 countries. Those needing to visit the kingdom during this time will require a visa issued by a Thai Embassy abroad. forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1154034-all-visitors-to-thailand-require-medical-certificate-insurance-and-monitoring-system/
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Post by nomadic on Mar 19, 2020 19:35:44 GMT 7
The word i get from an informed person is that there are no international flights to or from Australia now. Only Australians can get in but all flights will be cancelled anyhow. can anyone in oz confirm this.
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Post by ann on Mar 19, 2020 20:04:58 GMT 7
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Post by bear on Mar 20, 2020 7:29:17 GMT 7
Cheers ann ....thanks for that. All of the far right wing Nazis will be rubbing their hands in glee.
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Post by twentypoints on Mar 21, 2020 16:33:59 GMT 7
Lord Howe , norfolk island, Torres straights, tiwi, and crisy islands
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Post by bear on Apr 7, 2020 19:57:17 GMT 7
Latest update
Still current at:07 April 2020 Updated:07 April 2020
Latest update:Thailand has suspended incoming passenger flights. Outgoing flights will be very limited. A curfew is in place throughout Thailand between 10pm and 4am. Some provinces have more restrictive curfews. All hotels in Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga and Pattaya have been ordered to close. Phuket International Airport will close on 10 April. Follow the Australian Embassy social media accounts for regular updates on flight options for leaving Thailand. See Local contacts for links. If you're staying in Thailand, follow the advice of local authorities and minimise your risk of exposure to COVID-19. Stay in touch with family and friends so they know you're safe and well. If you need urgent consular assistance call +61 2 6261 3305. We advise you: Do not travel to Thailand. www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/thailand
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Post by tasjo on Apr 7, 2020 22:55:48 GMT 7
Can all of those that are staying overseas please keep us updated as much as possible so that we know you are ok as well please.
Stay safe and be aware of any changing requirements locally please all
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Post by nomadic on Apr 8, 2020 10:51:48 GMT 7
Here where i am you would hardly know anything is any different. The hotel takes temp every day as well as a girl outside 7/11 every time you go in with hand wash also. All restaurants closed other than for takeaway. So i imagine a lot of envious people of where me and my retired U.S. mate ended up by sheer luck. He has been on the road for 3 years with a year in south America and another in 25 African countries and months in Europe. He can't believe his luck where he just happened to be when all public transport stopped. So all good here. (touch wood as always). Cheers. P.S. I would have still preferred to be in a TAB right now as originally planned. Just heard that Pattaya will lock down as from tomorrow as Phuket and a few other provinces like the one we are in, already did a week ago. Only residents are allowed in or out we believe. All hotels here have signs up saying full even if totally empty. But those already here can stay as long as needed. hospital people made a visit to check temp and check our recent travel history. Seems to be quite a few westerners stuck here and looks like quite a few ex pats also. It's certainly a place I would look at if the mountain scenery ever bores me.
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Post by highlander4000 on Apr 8, 2020 13:50:01 GMT 7
Here where i am you would hardly know anything is any different. The hotel takes temp every day as well as a girl outside 7/11 every time you go in with hand wash also. All restaurants closed other than for takeaway. So i imagine a lot of envious people of where me and my retired U.S. mate ended up by sheer luck. He has been on the road for 3 years with a year in south America and another in 25 African countries and months in Europe. He can't believe his luck where he just happened to be when all public transport stopped. So all good here. (touch wood as always). Cheers. P.S. I would have still preferred to be in a TAB right now as originally planned. Just heard that Pattaya will lock down as from tomorrow as Phuket and a few other provinces like the one we are in, already did a week ago. Only residents are allowed in or out we believe. All hotels here have signs up saying full even if totally empty. But those already here can stay as long as needed. hospital people made a visit to check temp and check our recent travel history. Seems to be quite a few westerners stuck here and looks like quite a few ex pats also. It's certainly a place I would look at if the mountain scenery ever bores me. Different here in Siem Reap, well pub street is completely closed, its kind of eerie how quiet the main area is, but many hotels still open. Im staying in a usually 40US a night hotel for 8US per night. So many bargains with hotels so am enjoying that. All the chinese owners have probably gone home and no Chinese tourists so good prices. Restaurants off the main street are open, well maybe 50%, the main supermarket is open so things like olive oil or apple cider vinegar are there. Just wanted to update, stay safe all
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