The department of international relations and co-operation has confirmed that there are South Africans stranded at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (SSR) in Mauritius.
This as international countries have begun tightening their borders after news of a new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, which was detected in SA.
Taking to its Twitter page, Dirco said the group of South Africans were informed about “impromptu quarantine requirements instead of self-isolation”. “The SA government is dismayed at this situation and is engaging with relevant authorities in Mauritius for a speedy resolution. The matter is being investigated further and assistance is being provided to our citizens through the SA High Commission in Mauritius,” Dirco said in a statement.On Saturday, thenbound flights from SA would be cancelled, in l“This decision is to ensure the further safety of Mauritius’ citizens, residents and visitors.
“Passengers arriving on MK852 from Johannesburg to Mauritius on Saturday November 27 will be subject to additional health screening. In addition to PCR tests done at arrival in Mauritius, passengers will have to observe an in-room, hotel quarantine period of at least 7 days. “Air Mauritius will be providing one outbound flight from Mauritius to Johannesburg on Sunday November 28. Restrictions on inbound flights from SA, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia and Eswatini are in place until further notice. Cargo flights will continue until further notice.”
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