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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

BIZARRE: Welcome back world australia fully reopens borders after two years - What They Never Told You

A mascot welcomes passengers upon arrival at the Sydney International Airport on February 21, 2022, as Australia reopened its borders for fully vaccinated visa holders, tourists, and business travelers. (AFP)

Australia on Monday fully reopened its international borders to travelers vaccinated against the coronavirus after nearly two years of pandemic-related closings as tourists returned and hundreds of people were reunited with family and friends.

More than 50 international flights will reach the country through the day, including 27 touching down in Sydney, its largest city, as the tourism and hospitality sectors look to rebuild after getting hammered by COVID-19 restrictions.

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