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Countries that have shut borders due to Omicron scare | In PicsA new mutated Covid-19 variant is rapidly spreading across the world that has forced many countries to close their borders to visitors. The new variant was discovered when many countries were reopening their borders to foreign visitors in the latest step to restart international travel, having largely shut its borders in March 2020 for the fight against the nearly two-year-old coronavirus pandemic. Omicron was first detected in South Africa and later has been identified in at least 12 other countries.
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Countries that have shut borders due to Omicron scare | In Pics
Countries that have shut borders due to Omicron scare | In Pics
Israel imposed some strictest curbs and shut its borders just four weeks after reopening. Credit: AFP Photo
Tourists from South Africa will be banned entering into Seychelles. Credit: Reuters Photo
In a bid to combat the heavily mutated coronavirus, the Philippines has temporarily suspended entry even for the fully vaccinated foreigners. Credit: Reuters Photo
Canada imposed ban on tourists from seven African countries amid rising concerns of Omicron strain. Credit: Reuters Photo
Japan closed its borders to foreign travelers from around the world amid the rising Omicron scare. Credit: AFP Photo
United States imposed travel restrictions from South Africa and seven other countries. However, American citizens and lawful permanent residents are exempted from the ban. Credit: AFP Photo
Bangladesh imposed complete travel ban from South Africa. Credit: AFP Photo
Saudi Arabia suspended all flights coming from South Africa and its neighbouring countries. Credit: AFP Photo
Sri Lankan government announced that travellers coming from African nations will be required to undergo a mandatory quarantine. Credit: AFP Photo
Italy has banned entry to the tourists who have been to South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Credit: AP Photo
Tourists and people without permanent residency who have recent travel history to the seven African countries would be barred from entering or transiting in Singapore. Credit: Reuters Photo
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(Published 30 November 2021, 15:52 IST)