Covid travel news for South Africa

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Updates for South Africa

South Africa reopens borders on October 1

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, announced the country will officially reopen borders for tourism on October 1, 2020.

South Africa’s reopening news will include both inbound and outbound tourism, allowing nationals to travel abroad and tourists to enter once again.

Updated on September 17, 2020.

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South Africa out of lockdown

South African President Ramaphosa says the spike in coronary infections has passed. The number of infections per day has fallen from 12,000 to 5,000 per day. As of Monday, a large number of corona measures will be lifted; alcohol and tobacco may be sold again and restaurants and cafes may reopen if they comply with strict hygiene rules.

With this decision, the South African government hopes to revive the economy. Before the corona pandemic, the country was already in a bad economic state. The lockdown has further increased the number of unemployment, including in the hospitality, beer, wine and beverage industries.

Despite the severe lockdown, the number of recorded coronary infections in South Africa has risen to almost 580,000. At least 11,500 South Africans have died.

Updated on August 17, 2020.

International flights to South Africa are not expected to return before next year

South Africa has recently entered level 3 of its phased reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, easing many restrictions that were imposed during the complete lockdown of the country to tackle Covid-19. However, the authorities in South Africa remain cautious about resuming international flights.

Regular aviation won't return until next year

The country's recent scaling down measures included re-opening libraries and museums and lifting a closure order on businesses such as restaurants, casinos and cinemas. In addition, domestic travel has been allowed for business and essential purposes. However, regular international flights from and to South Africa are not expected to return before next year.

Source: as.com

Updated on July 08, 2020.

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