Australia in March shut its borders to all non-citizens and permanent residents, though in October Canberra allowed New Zealand residents to enter. Morrison ruled out entry from the United States or Europe, but said Australia may allow people from low-risk countries such as Taiwan, Japan, Singapore and even provinces in China. "We ... are looking at what alternative arrangements could be hard to channel visitors through appropriate quarantine arrangements for low-risk countries," Morrison told reporters in Canberra on Tuesday. The consideration of easing travel curbs comes as Morrison said Australia has gone three days without any locally acquired cases of Covid-19. Morrison said Australia would extend higher unemployment benefits until the end of March, though at a reduced rate.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 10, 2020 04:41 UTC