[Epoch Times, July 23, 2021](Epoch Times reporter Chen Guang compiled and reported in Sydney, Australia) The New Zealand government stated on Friday (23rd) that in view of the worsening of the Delta variant strain of the Chinese Communist Party virus (Wuhan pneumonia) in Australia, Starting at 11:59 that night, the safe travel circle and the entire Australia will be temporarily closed for at least 8 weeks.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that there are now many outbreaks caused by the Delta strain in Australia and have forced three states into lockdown. “The health risks brought by these cases to New Zealanders are increasing.”
Adam also urgently appealed to New Zealanders in Australia to leave as soon as possible, “Go home. We will give you 7 days.”
The closure of the Trans-Tasman Safe Travel Circle in New Zealand means that people cannot travel to New Zealand from anywhere in Australia. However, New Zealand citizens and their permanent residents can return to New Zealand within 7 days. However, they will have to present a negative certificate of virus testing before boarding the plane. Isolate for 14 days after arrival.
Air New Zealand has opened additional bookings to assist New Zealanders to leave.
The isolation-free safe travel circle from New Zealand to Australia has been launched in October last year; the safe travel circle from Australia to New Zealand started in April this year.
Before the suspension of this safe travel circle, New Zealand has closed the safe travel circle for NSW, Victoria and South Australia.
Editor in charge: Lin Shan
For more real-time news and life information in Australia, please click dajiyuan.com.au
(This article shall not be reprinted or established a mirror website without permission)
.