Expanded travel advice will be called for when Pacific Islands’ bubble forms

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Expanded travel advice will be called for when Pacific Islands’ bubble forms

14 April 2021

Elinor Slater

Wednesday 14 April 2021, 12:35 AM

If the Government sanctions travel bubbles, expect to provide travel advice for places previously considered low-risk destinations

Travel “bubbles” will become a reality soon, and many people will be considering the Pacific Islands. Preparation for visiting this region needs to be expanded from that of pre-COVID-19 times, when travellers may not have presented for pre-travel advice

Key points, Travellers carry the potential for disease outbreaks with them to often resource-poor destinations, so ensure routine vaccinations are current. Dete, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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