Canberra, Feb 21: Australia on Monday re-opened its international borders for the first time after nearly two years amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to BBC, the country had imposed some of the world’s strictest travel bans after shutting itself off in March 2020 due to Covid.
Sydney Airport tweeted: It’s been two years too long. Today we celebrate the opening of our international borders to all vaccinated international visitors. Welcome back, World!”
BBC quoted Charlottee, one among hundreds of people who had a tearful re-union, as saying, “I’ve missed my grandfather so much and I’ve looked forward to this trip for so long.
“What wonderful, wonderful news for our tourism industry and the 660,000 people employed in it,” said Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan.
Over 50 international flights will land here on Monday.
According to BBC, travellers can enter all states except Western Australia, which remains closed until March 3 and will require three jabs.
As per the latest guideline, double-vaccinated travellers do not need to quarantine but the unvaccinated passengers will have to be in quarantine at a hotel for up to 14 days at their own expense.
(UNI)
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