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Now playing Next Qatar Qatar to require 2022 World Cup fans to be vaccinated against COVID-19 The Qatari Prime Minister said the country is negotiating to buy one million doses to immunise fans who were not able to get a jab at home prior to the World Cup. 21/06/2021
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Now playing Next Japan Top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest for Tokyo Olympics Fans from abroad were banned several months ago, and organisers are to announce early next week if some local fans should be allowed. 18/06/2021
Now playing Next Spain Spain follows France in lifting outdoor face mask rules The requirement came into force in May 2020 and will be lifted on June 26. 18/06/2021
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Now playing Next Destinations Where can EU citizens go on holiday without having to quarantine? Travel restrictions can be confusing. Here’s a guide to the popular holiday destinations where European citizens don’t need to quarantine right now. 17/06/2021
Now playing Next Destinations These are the sunny islands with the least restrictions right now The six island retreats with the most relaxed rules on COVID-19. 17/06/2021
Now playing Next Experiences From the Colosseum to Pompeii: The reopening of Italy’s famous museums “After the closures there is a desire for beauty, for culture, for a return to normal life.” 17/06/2021
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