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Omicron variant: the great concern of tourism professionals

2021-11-29T19:23:51.389Z


DECRYPTION - Out of fear of the Omicron variant, many countries have adopted travel restriction measures in recent days, rekindling concerns in a recovering sector.


It's a new blow of the club.

In recent days, many countries have taken travel restriction measures, going as far as closing their borders (Morocco, Japan and Israel).

While international travel has picked up a bit since this summer, the Omicron variant is causing great concern among tourism professionals.

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Immediately after the announcement of the first cases of contamination, many countries (France, United States, United Kingdom, etc.) interrupted flights from South Africa and countries in southern Africa.

In Australia, the reopening of borders to students and skilled workers is suspended.

As for the United Kingdom, the country has tightened entry measures, forcing travelers to take a PCR test on arrival, and to isolate themselves until the results are obtained.

"Very high risk"

Never had a new variant caused so much concern since Delta.

The World Health Organization (WHO) speaking of

"a very high risk"

at the global level, many fear

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Source: lefigaro

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