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Australia has had one of the most stringent lockdown rules to curb the transmission of the deadly coronavirus.
The country reopened its international borders from November 1 onwards. Aussies, who had been stuck in their home states for months are now finally able to step out and reunite with the rest of the world. 
International reunification through travel corridors
On one hand, most countries have resumed international travel with other countries, where the pandemic situation is under control. On the other hand, Australia is implementing a unique strategy of reopening borders via travel corridors.
Australia announced that Aussies can travel abroad from November 1 onwards. However, international citizens except people from New Zealand are still not allowed to travel to Australia. Next on the list is Singapore. Aussies are allowed to travel to Singapore presently. However, Singaporeans will have an entry in Australia from November 21 onwards.
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South Korea & Japan next on the list?
Following the New Zealand and Singapore travel bubble; Australia has South Korea and Japan, next on its list. Following these four travel corridors, Australia will soon begin to add more countries in the list of potential travel corridors.
Recently, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced, “Singapore opens up on the 21st of November. I think we’ll move fairly quickly beyond that into Korea and Japan, and before the end of the year I hope we’re opening up even more.”
Japan and South Korea are performing substantially well in their respective vaccination programmes. Japan has vaccinated 75% of its population, and South Korea has vaccinated 77% of its population.
When this news comes as a happy bucket for international travellers; the next few weeks are going to be critical for Australia. Country’s officials will have a keen eye on how the transmission rate changes as international travellers enter New South Wales and Victoria.
Currently, Queensland and Western Australia are keeping their international borders shut, until they do not reach the mark of 90% of the vaccinated population. Additionally, Tasmania and South Australia will soon allow fully vaccinated international travellers to enter their respective demographics quarantine-free.

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Scott Morrison has urged the states that have reached the mark of vaccinating 80% of their population to reopen their borders for travellers. The country’s officials believe that this is the most optimum way for assuring safety as well as recovery.
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Australia will soon welcome international students before the end of 2021. Additionally, migrant workers will be the next on the list to be invited back to Australia. Thus, the country is laying out a well-designed plan for the recovery. However, it’s yet to be seen how well-suited these plans are in terms of safety.
SOURCE: KALKINE MEDIA