The local tourism sector will be shaken again after Germany, France and Saudi Arabia advising their nationals not to stay in Mauritius.
Indeed in a statement dated Friday, December 3, Germany said that from Sunday, December 5, new restrictions will be applied to travelers from Mauritius, which is classified as ‘High Risk Area’.
Another blow for the Mauritian tourism sector, which since the pandemic, struggling to get out of the rut.
Already France has placed Mauritius on the list of scarlet countries, which means that to travel to a French territory or in France, it is now necessary to have one or more compelling reasons. And these reasons are clearly defined and published on the French government website (diplomatie.gouv.fr).
However, neither tourist visits nor visits for studies will be allowed until further notice.
It should also be noted that commercial flights between South Africa and Mauritius have been interrupted since the discovery of the Omicron variant in South Africa.
And in this regard, the police reminds that the relatives of travelers, who will arrive in Mauritius from South Africa this Sunday, December 5 at 19:35, will not be able to access the airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam. In a press release issued on Saturday, December 4, the Police stressed that travelers from South Africa will be transported directly to quarantine centers.
