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On October 1, all remaining COVID-19 requirements in Canada will be dropped, according to a press release shared by the Canadian government.

Canada Just Announced a Major Change to Its COVID-19 Travel Rules

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Though much of the world has reopened with looser (if any at all) COVID-related entry requirements, Japan is one of the last standing countries to turn away travelers.

Japan Will Fully Reopen to Visitors in October, According to the Prime Minister

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New Yorkers won't need to wear a mask on the subway anymore.

New York Officially Lifts Its Mask Mandate on All Transportation

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According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the life expectancy for Americans has gotten a bit shorter.

The Average Life Expectancy in the U.S. Has Changed

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Disney Cruise Line Just Made a Big Change to Its COVID-19 Guest Policy

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The cruise industry has come a long way from 2020 shutdowns.

Royal Caribbean Just Made a Major Change to Its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

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Hong Kong government officials have reduced the number of days people arriving in the country must quarantine down to three days, the shortest quarantine length of any point since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Hong Kong Will Reduce Quarantine Time Requirement for Arrivals

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As the pandemic ravaged New York City, some wealthier residents decamped permanently to surrounding areas, driving up housing prices in places like the Hudson Valley.

This Hudson Valley City Just Enacted Upstate New York's First Rent Control Laws

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Editor's Note: We know COVID-19 is continuing to impact your travel plans.

New Zealand Has Fully Reopened Its Borders for the First Time Since 2020

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It might feel like subway ridership is back to the pre-pandemic normal in NYC, but it is only an illusion.

Subway Ridership Won't Get Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels for a Long Time, MTA Says

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On July 23, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global public health emergency, of international concern.

Here's What You Need to Know About Monkeypox and Travel Right Now 

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While Broadway theaters are still committed to ensuring everyone's safety during shows, they have decided to make attendance restrictions a little more lax.

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Canada Just Announced a Major Change to Its COVID-19 Travel Rules

The changes will go into effect on October 1.

Japan Will Fully Reopen to Visitors in October, According to the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the news in a press conference on Thursday.

New York Officially Lifts Its Mask Mandate on All Transportation

The new rules are effective immediately.

The Average Life Expectancy in the U.S. Has Changed

The CDC released new data about how long Americans' lives will be on average.

Disney Cruise Line Just Made a Big Change to Its COVID-19 Guest Policy

Disney is the latest in a line of major cruise lines that have reassessed their COVID protocols.

Royal Caribbean Just Made a Major Change to Its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

It's the latest cruise line to reevaluate its stance on vaccination mandates.

Hong Kong Will Reduce Quarantine Time Requirement for Arrivals

The COVID-19 requirement will soon be cut from seven to three days.

This Hudson Valley City Just Enacted Upstate New York's First Rent Control Laws

It follows in the footsteps of NYC after seeing huge pandemic price increases.

New Zealand Has Fully Reopened Its Borders for the First Time Since 2020

The country has maintained some of the world's strictest border controls during the pandemic.

Subway Ridership Won't Get Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels for a Long Time, MTA Says

Ridership is expected to hit 74% of 2019 levels towards the end of 2024.

Here's What You Need to Know About Monkeypox and Travel Right Now

The virus was declared by the World Health Organization to be a global emergency.

What to Know About Broadway Theaters' Mask & Vaccination Policies

Here are the new rules on mask and vaccination policies to attend a Broadway show.