New Zealand stands by 'travel bubble' plan despite Covid outbreaks in Australia

Quarantine-free movement by April could still be on the cards, even amid extra caution over new variantCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe New Zealand government is standing by its plan to establish a trans-Tasman travel “bubble” by April, despite community transmission of coronavirus in several Australian states.In mid-December the prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced that quarantine-free movement between Australia and New Zealandwould be instated by the end of March, contingent on no changes in the Covid-19 status of each country. “I think New Zealanders desperately need a break,” she said.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 13, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Elle Hunt in Whang ārei Tags: New Zealand Australia news Coronavirus Asia Pacific Infectious diseases Science World news Source Type: news