Australia has again extended COVID-19 biosecurity measures governing controls around who can enter and leave the country. The measures under the Biosecurity Act, in place since March 2020, will extend until Feb. 17. They allow the continuation of mandatory COVID-19 testing for people wanting to fly into Australia as well as protective mask-wearing on international flights. The rules also cover restrictions on international arrivals from high-risk countries, unvaccinated Australians wanting to go overseas, and controls on cruise ships. Prime Minister Scott Morrison aims to allow international students and other visa holders back into Australia this year. A two-week delay to the reopening is due to end on Dec. 15, but no final decision has yet been made. “We’re just taking some final bits of information,” Morrison told 2GB radio following a national cabinet meeting with state and territory leaders on Friday. He urged premiers and chief ministers not to shut …
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