Ready to welcome foreign tourists, after two years, is Australiaturning to coronavirus symbiosis due to high vaccination rates and reduced cases.
“The wait is over”said Prime Minister Scott Morrison informing reporters today at Melbourne International Airport.
Most of the 2.7 million infections in the country have been recorded since the Omicron mutation appeared in late November. But with one of the highest vaccination rates in the world – over 94% of people aged 16 and over are double-vaccinated – fewer than 5,000 deaths have been reported, just some of the numbers reported in many other developed countries.
Today, the country has recorded more than 16,600 cases of coronavirus – without complete data from all regions – and at least 33 deaths, mostly in the three most populous states (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland).
It remains to be seen, however, whether travelers will prefer the country, which has been dubbed “Australia Fortress” because of its strict border controls.
Australia has been phasing out border restrictions since November, allowing Australians to travel first and then admitting students and staff from abroad. From tomorrow in the country will be able to enter those who travel for leisure, as well as a larger number of people traveling for business.
The fully vaccinated tourists will not need to be quarantinedbut those who have not received two doses of vaccine should have a special exemption to enter the country and will be subject to quarantine restrictions.
Source: News Beast
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