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The Australian government announced on the 7th that from the 21st of this month, the border will be reopened to international tourists and other Australian visa holders who have completed the full course of vaccination against the new crown.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued a statement on the same day that the Australian medical system has withstood the test in responding to a new round of epidemics caused by the new coronavirus mutated virus Omicron strain. The department therefore agreed to further open the border, which is also to promote the recovery of Australia's international trade and tourism.

The statement said that after arriving in Australia, those who have completed the entire vaccination process are still required to abide by the quarantine regulations of the relevant state or territory government. Those who have not been fully vaccinated need to apply for relevant exemptions and obtain approval before they can enter.

Statistics from the health departments of Australian states and territories on the 7th show that Australia reported more than 20,000 new confirmed cases of the new crown that day. Data from the Australian Federal Department of Health shows that in this round of the epidemic, the number of new cases in a single day in Australia peaked in early January this year, and has recently shown a downward trend.

In March 2020, the Australian government closed its borders in response to the new crown epidemic. From November 2021, the Australian government will reopen the border in stages, and Australian visa holders such as Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students stranded overseas will be allowed to enter.