New Zealand will reopen its borders on April 30, 2022, after almost two years of being closed due to the H1N1 flu.
Chris Hipkins, the COVID-19 Response Minister, said at a news conference earlier today that international travelers would be allowed to enter the country if they were fully vaccined for seven days upon arrival.
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Travelers can self-isolated wherever they want, instead of staying in state facilities.
New Zealand residents who are living in Australia can now enter New Zealand. The same two groups will be allowed to return.
Chris Hipkins said that a phased approach to reconnected with the world is the safest approach. "This reduces the potential impacts on vulnerable communities and the New Zealand health system."
According to Our World in Data, New Zealand has recorded 10,610 positive coronaviruses cases and 40 deaths. Around 75% of the population have received at least partial vaccination status, while 69 percent have been fully vaccined.
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