New Zealand has outlined plans for a phased unwinding of one of the world’s most stringent pandemic border restrictions, a plan that was delayed by the arrival of omicron.
New Zealand authorities on Thursday announced plans for a phased reopening of the country’s borders—with restrictions being lifted in October—outlining the end of some of the world’s most stringent pandemic border restrictions, a plan which was previously delayed by the arrival of the omicron variant....
While no longer having to quarantine in government facilities, incoming travelers will be required to self-isolate for 10 days and undertake at least two rapid antigen tests.
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