New Zealand will begin easing COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place on its national borders since March 2020.<\/p>\n
Chris Hipkins, minister in charge of New Zealand's COVID-19 response, said that from November, travellers from Pacific countries such as Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu will no longer need to quarantine on arrival.<\/p>\n
\"It's time we reopened to the world. We can't remain shut behind the walls of Fortress New Zealand,\" Mr Hipkins said at a news conference.<\/p>\n
New Zealand's on-guard approach<\/p>\n
Data from Johns Hopkins University show that the country reported 96 new cases and no deaths on Thursday.<\/p>\n
New Zealand was an early adopter of strict border restrictions in response to the pandemic, closing off leisure traffic to one of the most desirable destinations in the world.<\/p>\n
It tried a \"travel bubble\" with Australia but suspended that in July as the Delta variant spread.<\/p>\n
Even with this announced easing, New Zealand is planning on strong efforts keep Covid-19 in check.<\/p>\n
All foreign nationals entering New Zealand will need to be fully vaccinated starting November 1.<\/p>\n
Air New Zealand, the country's flag carrier airline, has said passengers on its international flights will need to be fully vaccinated. <\/p>\n
The places 'untouched' by COVID-19 across the world<\/p>\n
It will start implementing the policy on February 1, 2022.<\/p>\n
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