Australia’s Northern Territory Government has overturned a previous decision restricting travellers to the Territory to high-vaccination zones for the first 14 days of their stay from Dec.20. Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison said on Wednesday evening that the Government had consulted key stakeholders, including Land Councils, peak health bodies, tour operators and industry bodies. “We have listened and responded,” she said. “These are modest changes, but they will make a big difference to bring families together, keep businesses open, keep people in work—all while still keeping the Territory safe.” This comes after last week’s announcement that under the “strengthened roadmap” set to take effect on Dec. 20, vaccinated arrivals to the NT would no longer have to undertake a quarantine period but would be required to remain in a high-vaccination zone for the first 14 days of their visit. This measure was expected to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 …
Australia’s Northern Territory Government Backs Down on Strict COVID-19 Travel Rules
December 15, 2021
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