Australia will stop requiring COVID-19 testing of its international visitors from April 17, Health Minister Greg Hunt made the announcement on Friday (25).
The measure is part of the expiration of Australia’s COVID-19 Emergency Biosafety Order, which will not be renewed on the same date.
As the restrictions expire, cruises will also be able to sail via water and dock at Australian stations on the 17th. However, for both ships and flights, it will still be necessary to submit proof of full vaccination against Covid-19. 19.
According to medical advice, the requirement of masks will continue in the aircraft as well. “The period of emergency was an important decision taken at the start of Australia’s pandemic response. Quickly closing the borders was a difficult but decisive approach that allowed Australia to manage the pandemic and minimize the loss of life”, Minister believes.
He said, “The last few years have been challenging, but we have brought out the best of Australia – people looking out for each other, working from home, studying remotely and most importantly… Getting vaccinated.”
Australia accepts travelers who have already had all vaccines approved or recognized by the TGA (Medical Goods Administration), local AVISA. They are: Pfizer, Moderna, Janssen, AstraZeneca (Covishield or Vaxjeveria), Sinovac (Coronavac), Sinofarm and Covaxin.
The country reopened its borders to international passengers on February 21 and as of now, passengers have been required to present a negative test result for Covid in order to board – PCR performed up to 72 hours before flight or 24 Previously done Rapid Antigen Testing with Medical Supervision.
