epidemic broke out. In these three years, the epidemic has broken out wave after wave around the world, and the virus has also mutated into many varieties. According to data released by the WHO, as of September 1, the number of people infected with the new crown worldwide has exceeded 600 million, and the death toll has exceeded 6 million. In addition, there are many new infections every day in countries around the world. Taiwan, China, with a total population of just over 20 million, had more than 30,000 new cases just yesterday. The
virus has not been eliminated, and the epidemic is spreading everywhere. However, many countries in the world have canceled social distance restrictions, canceled virus testing points, and no longer require residents to wear masks, and even announced the opening of borders long ago.
Today, I would like to share with you the current situation of several Asian countries that have announced the opening of their borders, as well as countries that have recently announced an open policy.
1. Malaysia has fully opened its borders, and there is a large flow of people entering and leaving.
Since April 1, Malaysia has managed the new crown as an endemic disease and opened its borders in an effort to revive the economy.
Malaysia's immigration director-general said the country had received 252,730 international tourists since the reopening of its borders on April 1. Director
also said that recently, the Malaysian Immigration Department has received more than 10,000 passport application forms, which means that the number of traveling abroad in this country continues to increase.
2. The Philippines opened its borders in May and has received more than 1 million tourists.
The Philippines, after a nearly two-year suspension of international travel, reopened its borders in May to allow fully vaccinated foreign tourists to enter without quarantine, and has since embarked on a recovery journey.
According to the Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Philippines, after reopening, the Philippines has received more than 1 million tourists.
3. Thailand: The number of tourists traveling to Thailand will reach 10 million this year.
According to Thailand.com report, recently, the director of the Thailand National Tourism Administration revealed that the number of foreign tourists traveling to Thailand is expected to reach 10 million in 2022.
Since 2022, Thailand has gradually improved its tourism industry. The director said that the aim is to increase the travel time of foreign tourists in Thailand, thereby increasing travel consumption.
He also said that countries around the world are gradually opening up.
4. Vietnam: Entry and exit tourism was opened at the earliest
Since 0:00 on May 15, Vietnam has suspended new crown testing before entering Vietnam. This policy has promoted the recovery of the tourism industry.
In addition, as early as March 15, Vietnam fully opened outbound tourism for its residents, encouraging tourism companies to start the tourism market and launching a series of new products, and organizing tourists to travel to the United States, Dubai, India and other countries.
The above are several Asian countries that opened up in the first half of this year. Let me introduce to you the Asian and Southeast Asian countries that recently announced a new policy of opening up:
1. Complete the test. If the test and the result are negative, there is no need for a 7-day quarantine after entering the country.
Singapore announced on August 24 that this regulation will come into effect next Monday. In terms of
exiting the country, the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority recently stated that local residents who now apply for a new passport must wait at least six weeks. Because there are too many applicants!
2. Japan : will open the entry of non-group passengers from September 7, or will no longer require vaccinated passengers to undergo new crown testing.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on the 31st that travel regulations will be loosened. From September 7th, foreign tourists from all countries who are not in tour groups will be allowed to enter.
Fumio Kishida said that starting from September 7, Japan will increase the daily limit on the number of people entering the country from the current 20,000 to 50,000. He reiterated that Japan will relax border restrictions to the same level as other G7 countries.
Japan is also considering gradually relaxing virus testing restrictions, such as no longer requiring vaccinated passengers to be tested.
3. South Korea: From September 3rd, incoming passengers will be exempted from the new crown test report
South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare officials said on Sunday that from 0:00 on September 3rd, all passengers entering South Korea do not need to show the new crown test report, but within one day of entry Must accept nucleic acid test .
In addition, South Korea will extend visa-free entry for tourists from Japan, Taiwan, and Macau.
4. Taiwan, China: Even Taiwan, which has seen a daily increase of more than 30,000, has recently announced a number of new regulations for epidemic prevention, including that from September 1, immigrants can drive their own vehicles to the quarantine office for testing, and the vehicles will be inspected by the airport. Provide;
Passengers will implement the measures of "three-day home quarantine and four-day self-prevention" after entering the country;
Elderly people over the age of 65 can receive another five doses of quick screening (new crown virus detection kit) for free.
I have to say that Taiwan is very caring and kind to the elderly. The editor introduced the welfare of residents in Taiwan in the last article. There are many benefits for the elderly in Taiwan. In addition to basic pension allowances, health insurance, , there are also dentures , house repairs, etc. get subsidized.
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