After the Covid-19 lockdown, Mauritius has finally opened its doors to international visitors in the hope of rebuilding its vital tourism industry. The country was closed for international visitors due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The decision received a mixed reaction. The Indian Ocean paradise saw some optimism, relief and caution among the locals.
“This reopening is inevitable because 100,000 families depend on tourism to stay,” Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Steven Obiagadu told a news conference, AFP reported.
He reported that of the 1.3 million people alive, 68% were fully vaccinated and 89% were partially vaccinated. According to reports, these are also included in the highest vaccination rates in the world.
The famous holiday destination, known for its picturesque white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, partially reopened to fully vaccinated visitors in July for the first time since the pandemic began in early 2020.
However, tourists had to isolate in a “resort bubble” for 14 days before being able to exit. The first pack of tourists was arriving from Dubai, Paris and London, and would have to undergo certain COVID-19 testing requirements during their journey. Stay in Mauritius.
Steven said the country had “prepared well” for the return of international visitors. “At the same time, reducing the risk of further contamination will require increased vigilance,” he told AFP.
Mauritius was recently added to the UK’s “Clear for Travel” list, although the US Centers for Disease Control added Mauritius to its list of high-risk COVID-19 destinations, stating that travelers to the country should avoid.
As reported on the Africa CDC website, Mauritius recorded 13,685 Covid-19 cases as of September 26, but the 7-day average dropped sharply from its peak in August.
In mid-July, when the country partially reopened, the number of infections stood at 2,190.
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