- French Polynesia shut down for tourists to arrest the transmission of COVID-19
- In March 2020, French Polynesia (a country comprising 100 islands in the South Pacific) had shuttered its borders to visitors
- The islands have also established a nightly curfew through at least Feb. 15
THoD Newsdesk, French Polynesia: The pandemic has unleashed a severe blow on tourism but the announcement of the vaccine, restrictions have gradually eased. However, in the South Pacific archipelago of French Polynesia, COVID-19 restrictions are once again being held in motion.
After reopening last year, the region has once again shut down for tourists to arrest the transmission of COVID-19. The surge in cases here is being blamed on the no-quarantine measure for tourists.
An update on the official tourism website stated, “Faced with the resurgence of COVID-19 cases around the world and in order to preserve French Polynesia which has for its part, shown significant improvement for several consecutive weeks, the authorities have decided to temporarily suspend travel to The Islands of Tahiti including for tourists from all origins until further notice.”
In March 2020, French Polynesia (a country comprising 100 islands in the South Pacific) had shuttered its borders to visitors, after marking a substantial number of COVID cases. As per the new directives, people who are currently holidaying on the islands can exit when their trip is over. But inbound travellers will not be allowed until there’s an absolute emergency. Essential visits will be allowed.
The islands have also established a nightly curfew through at least Feb. 15, mandated mask-wearing and closed bars and nightclubs, according to the government.
