Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) travel advice

COVID-19 travel advice

10 October 2024
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WHO advises against any travel and trade restrictions with Rwanda in the context of the ongoing Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak
30 November 2021
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WHO advice for international traffic in relation to the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (B.1.1.529)
2 July 2021
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Policy and technical considerations for implementing a risk-based approach to international travel in the context of COVID-19
5 February 2021
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Interim position paper: considerations regarding proof of COVID-19 vaccination for international travellers
16 December 2020
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Considerations for implementing a risk-based approach to international travel in the context of COVID-19
30 July 2020
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Public health considerations while resuming international travel
11 March 2020
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Joint ICAO-WHO Statement on COVID-19
29 February 2020
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Updated WHO recommendations for international traffic in relation to COVID-19 outbreak
11 February 2020
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Key considerations for repatriation and quarantine of travellers in relation to the outbreak of novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV
27 January 2020
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Updated WHO advice for international traffic in relation to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV
24 January 2020
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Updated WHO advice for international traffic in relation to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV
10 January 2020
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WHO advice for international travel and trade in relation to the outbreak of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus in China

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Heat, air pollution and solar ultraviolet radiation: mass gathering-specific considerations and research gaps
25 December 2025

Heat, air pollution and solar ultraviolet radiation: mass gathering-specific considerations and research...

The annually averaged global mean near-surface temperature in 2024 was 1.55 °C ± 0.13 °C above the 1850–1900 average. This made it...

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Tailoring event-based surveillance using open sources: practical guide for mass gatherings
28 November 2025

Tailoring event-based surveillance using open sources: practical guide for mass gatherings

Public health intelligence (PHI) is key to early warning alert and response (EWAR), and is vital in protecting the health of the populations in the context...

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Risk communication and community engagement readiness and response toolkit: mass gatherings
21 August 2025

Risk communication and community engagement readiness and response toolkit: mass gatherings

This toolkit contains a comprehensive set of practical tools and resources designed to support country-level risk communication and community engagement...

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International Travel and Health (ITH) guideline development group (GDG) for COVID-19

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Since October 2020, the WHO Guideline Development Group for International Travel and Health (WHO ITH GDG) is tasked with regularly evaluating the scientific evidence around the effectiveness, safety and impact of public health measures for reducing travel-associated spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, while avoiding unnecessary interference with international traffic.

Evidence review – Public health measures in the aviation sector in the context of COVID-19: quarantine and isolation - 21 May 2021
21 May 2021

Evidence review – Public health measures in the aviation sector in the context of COVID-19: quarantine...

Annexes to Weekly Epidemiological Record (‎WER)‎ evidence review: public health measures in the aviation sector in the context of COVID-19: quarantine...

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Annexes to Weekly Epidemiological Record (‎WER)‎ evidence review: public health measures in the aviation sector in the context of COVID-19: quarantine and isolation: tables and figures for ethical and equity considerations, 21 May 2021
21 May 2021

Annexes to Weekly Epidemiological Record (‎WER)‎ evidence review: public health measures in the aviation...

Evidence review – Public health measures in the aviation sector in the context of COVID-19: quarantine and isolation - 21 May 2021 

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Evidence to recommendations: Methods used for assessing health equity and human rights considerations in COVID-19 and aviation
23 December 2020

Evidence to recommendations: Methods used for assessing health equity and human rights considerations...

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a large-scale impact on international travel and trade, particularly in the aviation sector. WHO is conducting systematic...

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