New Zealand plans to reopen borders from early next year

New Zealand will cautiously begin reopening its borders early next year, with quarantine-free entry permitted for fully vaccinated travelers from low-risk countries, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday.The phased reopening marks a major policy shift from the months-long strict border controls that have enabled the island country to largely manage the COVID-19 pandemic but kept many foreign workers out, resulting in acute labor shortages in some sectors.Starting in the first quarter of 2022, New Zealand will provide different pathways for travelers from low-risk, medium-risk and…READ FULL ARTICLE