All travellers entering South Africa from this week will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced changes to regulations on international travel during the pandemic.All travellers entering SA from this week will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours.Previously even those fully vaccinated and with proof of vaccination had to present a“There are also changes to the regulations on international travel.
“Beyond the requirement being difficult and expensive for many international visitors, the World Health Organisation has stated that international travellers should not be considered a priority group for PCR testing and those who have been fully vaccinated should be exempt from heightened travel restrictions.
“Our tourism industry needs to get back to business and our people need to get back to work. Travellers are ready to visit and contribute to our industry’s growth. However, the PCR test requirement is the biggest inhibitor.
“The proposed regulations seek to introduce a number of control measures which include the surveillance and the control of notifiable medical conditions, public health measures in points of entry, management of human remains and, finally, regulations relating to environmental health,” the Department of Health said.
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