Gorgeous water bodies, national parks and museums are what make South Africa a holiday favourite. Thanks to new relaxations in COVID guidelines, you can now easily explore all these! Scroll down to find out the details.
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Book FlightsThe country’s Department of Tourism announced the discontinuation of two mandates that were implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19. The decision was taken after observing a steady decline in the number of COVID cases and the mild nature of the infections.
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As per these new guidelines, wearing face masks in indoor public places is no longer mandatory. The government also notified that international tourists are not required to produce a proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test report anymore.
By making South Africa more accessible to foreign travellers, these relaxations are expected to boost tourism in the country. The government, however, insisted that people should still maintain hygiene and wear masks in public spaces. It encouraged the citizens to continue taking precautions in schools, malls, restaurants and other such spaces.
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For more information about South Africa’s updated measures, here’s the official tweet:
MINISTER @LindiweSisuluSA WELCOMES CHANGES IN REGULATIONS AS IMMEDIATE BOOST TO TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY #WeDoTourism #TourismRecovery pic.twitter.com/82G7lHisEY
— Dept of Tourism (@Tourism_gov_za) June 23, 2022
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