Most health restrictions have been lifted in New Zealand
“Instead of feeling that Covid dictates what happens to us, our lives and our future, we are taking back control,” New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
(Boursier.com) – After fully reopening its borders on August 1, after more than two years of the Covid-19 epidemic, New Zealand, one of the toughest countries in the face of the Covid-19 epidemic, announced on Monday that most of its health restrictions had been lifted. Especially wearing a mask and vaccination passport.
At a press conference, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it was time to turn the page on the health crisis. “Finally, instead of feeling like Covid dictates what happens to us, our lives and our future, we’re taking back control,” she said.
“For the first time in two years, we can approach summer with the certainty that New Zealanders and businesses need it most, which will help stimulate economic activity, which is essential to our economic recovery,” the prime minister added.
Vaccination obligations canceled
Thus, all instructions for wearing a muzzle were lifted, with the exception of health facilities and elderly care. The government said in a statement that only people who have tested positive for Covid-19 will have to stay in solitary confinement for seven days, while their contacts will no longer have to do so.
In addition, New Zealand also decided to cancel vaccination requirements on September 26, including for international travelers and cabin crew.
Borders reopened on August 1
The country’s borders fully reopened on August 1 to visitors from around the world, for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic closed them in March 2020. They have begun reopening in February for new arrivals. – New Zealand restrictions have been gradually eased. .
Thus, visitors requiring entry visas and those holding student visas are allowed to re-enter the country, and New Zealand allows foreign cruise ships and pleasure yachts to dock in its ports. International students have made a huge contribution to New Zealand’s economy, and Education Services hope the reopening of borders will give a new boost to the country’s schools and universities…
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