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Kenya Reopening Borders for tourism

Good news for Kenya

Kenya has announced that they will reopen for international tourism on August 1st. The announcement made on July 6th also states that Kenya will lift all internal travel restrictions on the same day.

This move is part of Kenya’s plans to restart the economy especially the tourism industry after almost four months of lockdown restrictions.  International flights have been banned in Kenya since March 25th.  This phased reopening of international flights includes the lifting of a ban on movement in and out of the port city of Mombasa and north-eastern Mandera.

Restart the economy

President Kenyatta also announced the lifting of a ban on movement in and out of the capital Nairobi.  He explained that International air travel in and out of the territory of Kenya shall resume on August 1st.  The curfew from 9:00pm to 4:00am will remain in place for an additional 30 days, effective immediately.

Adding to the announcement Kenyatta said “we have reached a reasonable level of preparedness across the country to allow us to reopen,” and warned that the reopening was conditional. “Any trends that signal a worsening of the pandemic, we will have no choice but to return to the lockdown.”

Kenyatta also announced that places of worship will be allowed to reopen, but with a maximum of 100 people attending. He urged citizens to continue to implement social distancing, and exercise cautious optimism and avoid reckless abandon.

Safe Travel Stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council

travel stamp from world travel and tourism counsel

On July 2nd, Kenya was awarded the Safe Travel Stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council.  This means Kenya has been recognised as a country that has adopted global health and hygiene protocols for the tourism sectors to reopen.

‘…one of Africa’s most spectacular destinations…’

Kenya is one of Africa’s most spectacular destinations.  Kenya offers unspoiled wilderness and habitats.  In Kenya the wildlife, including rare and endangered species roam freely.  Kenya is an adventure with stretches of white sand beaches and dense forests.  Refreshing cool breezes drift across the Indian Ocean in Kenya.

A visit to Kenya is an African lifetime experience!

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More countries lift Covid-19 restrictions

New Zealand lifts almost all its coronavirus restrictions

New Zealand has no active coronavirus cases and no positive cases reported in the past 17 days. In the event of this good news, the country has announced that almost all coronavirus restrictions are to be lifted as of 8th June 2020.

Schools and workplaces will open under new ‘level 1’ rules, with no limitations on gatherings or domestic travel. Social distancing is still encouraged and New Zealand’s international borders will remain shut to non-residents; residents arriving in New Zealand will still have to quarantine for two weeks.

Caribbean Islands reopen to tourism.

A group of Caribbean Islands are reopening this month for international tourism after containing their coronavirus outbreaks and implementing strict new public health protocols.

Reopening

The Caribbean, known for its palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters and colonial towns, is one of the most tourism-dependent regions in the world. Antigua and Barbuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands and St. Lucia are the first to reopen this week. Jamaica and Aruba are set to follow later in the month, with July target dates for the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic.

Health checks

The islands reopening will conduct health screenings that include temperature checks upon arrival and require or encourage the use of face masks in public spaces. Antigua and Barbuda will conduct a rapid coronavirus test of visitors upon arrival. St. Lucia will require a certificate for a negative coronavirus test conducted in the 48 hours before departure.

Appeal

The Caribbean tourism industry hopes that the appeal of sun, sea, the outdoors and new tourism guidelines will reassure travellers.  Guidelines include digital transactions, sanitizing surfaces and social distancing in hotels, restaurants, tour operators and taxis.

The Maldives reopening tourism in July.

The Maldives is reopening for visitors; anyone with a super yacht or private jet can head to the Indian Ocean destination but normal travellers have to wait a few more weeks. For those who are allowed to travel there’s stuff they’ll need to do before they set off.

The tourism board for the island nation, has announced a phased reopening that expects incoming flights to its main international airport to recommence next month. The plan is to reopen their borders in July 2020; incoming travellers will need to have a confirmed booking with a tourist organisation.

Travellers will be required to present a medical certificate confirming proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken at least 14 days before they arrive.

The Maldives welcomed more than 1.7 million visitors in 2019!

Zero new confirmed Covid-19 cases in Wuhan.

The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the novel coronavirus outbreak began, has found no new cases of people suffering from COVID-19 after testing almost its entire population.

As of 2nd June 2020 there had been no new confirmed cases; asymptomatic carriers had been found not to be infectious.  Masks, toothbrushes, phones, door handles and elevator buttons that they touched had no traces of the virus.

Authorities launched the massive testing campaign on 14th May, and reached 9.9 million out of 11 million people, after a cluster of new cases raised fears of a second wave of infections.

‘…no traces of the virus…’

Feng Zijian, vice director of China’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention said

“This is an encouraging development in China; people are feeling at ease and have increased confidence in all of China.”

Li Lanjuan, a member of a National Health Commission expert team said

“The city of Wuhan is safe.”

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