Australia Announces Plan , to Reopen Borders For <br />Fully Vaccinated Citizens.<br />Australian Prime <br />Minister Scott Morrison <br />announced the plan <br />on Oct. 1.<br />Many countries around the world have now safely reopened to international travel and it will shortly be time for Australia to take the next step, Scott Morrison, Australian Prime Minister, <br />via CNN.<br />The reopening of travel into Australia <br />applies to people who are fully vaccinated, <br />as well as permanent residents.<br />The new policies are set to go <br />into effect in November.<br />Australia's COVID travel restrictions have meant that thousands of citizens had been prevented from entering the country.<br />Those who were able to enter were then subject to a two week quarantine.<br />In his announcement, Morrison also addressed the quarantine policy.<br />We will also work towards completely quarantine-free travel for certain countries, such as New Zealand, when it is safe to do so, Scott Morrison, Australian Prime Minister, <br />via CNN.<br />The shift in restrictions will affect those who are not able to receive a COVID vaccine, due to their age or health conditions.<br />Australian citizens and permanent residents who cannot be vaccinated — for example if they are under 12 or have a medical condition —, Statement From Australian Government, <br />via CNN.<br />... will be treated as vaccinated for the purposes of their travel, Statement From Australian Government, <br />via CNN.<br />Australia imposed some of the most stringent restrictions on travel when the pandemic hit 19 months ago.<br />The nation essential closed its borders to international travelers and its own citizens in other countries.<br />Nearly 55 percent of the country's population is fully vaccinated
