With the successful vaccination rollout in Mauritius, travel protocols for vaccinated travellers are being further relaxed. As from 1 September, vaccinated guests will spend only 7 days in a special ‘resort bubble’ hotel before going out to discover more of the Indian Ocean paradise.

The percentage of vaccinated people are as follows:

• First dose/total population: 63%
• Fully vaccinated/total population: 56%
• Arvind Bundhun, director of MTPA, said: “This is a major leap towards the full reopening of its borders on 1st October, when vaccinated international travellers will be welcomed in without restrictions. Visitors who present a negative PCR test taken in the 72 hours prior to embarkation will be able to explore the island freely from the moment they arrive”.
• The Mauritian government took the decision in January to prioritise tourism workers and hotel staff in the vaccine rollout to ensure visitors will be welcomed into a safe and secure environment in Mauritius.
• Airline capacity from Europe and the Middle East is currently provided by Air Mauritius, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Kenya Airways and British Airways.
• International visitors can currently book their ‘resort bubble’ holidays either via tour operators or directly with the hotels.
• Unvaccinated travellers are required to complete a 14-day quarantine period in a designated quarantine hotel. For full details of entry requirements and safety protocols, visit www.mauritiusnow.com which is currently being updated following this major decision.