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Vaccinated tourists could be welcomed back to Bali as coronavirus threatens the island’s economy
Indonesia is drawing up a plan that could allow foreign tourists to return to Bali within months if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and return a negative test on arrival.
Key points:
- Bali has recorded more than 34,000 COVID-19 infections
- Local authorities want Bali to be prioritised in Indonesia’s vaccine rollout
- The island’s economy, which depends on tourism, has suffered due to the pandemic
The central government in Jakarta is debating how to establish a “COVID-free corridor” for tourists from key countries to visit select areas of Bali, including Nusa Dua on the southern tip of the island.
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