Tunisia Thursday lifted the required covid-19 Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for holidaymakers from Poland and the Czech Republic in a move to boost tourism arrivals in the North African country. The tourism ministry ordered the exceptional move after consultation with the health ministry, Tunis Webdo reports. The European countries are however placed in the second category, “orange” (high risk) in Tunisia’s rating of countries whose citizens and residents must produce a 72-hours old PCR test certificate before entry. In a move to revive its critical tourism industry, Tunisia has established a three-category rating of countries whose citizens and residents are allowed for visit. Luxemburg national carrier, Luxair, landed at Enfidha-Hammamet international airport with holiday makers coming largely from the European Union member-state.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 07, 2020 13:07 UTC