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DECEMBER 23 ― The new wave of Covid-19 infections has seen Malaysia close its borders to all but its citizens and long-term residents until December 31, 2020.
The recent discovery of a more contagious mutation of the virus in the United Kingdom raises new concerns about opening borders.
Air travel in the rest of Asean also remains highly restrictive, especially compared to most other regions.
With a Covid-19 vaccine on the horizon, should Malaysia and other Asean countries wait before opening borders?
Waiting could end up being costly because turning vaccines into vaccinations to achieve herd immunity will take time.
The Straits Times
Are we ready for an Asean travel balloon?: Jakarta Post contributor
The writer says that a travel bubble involving Asean countries that have controlled community transmission could magnify economic benefits without raising health risks.
The wait for the vaccine may be over, but Indonesia or Asean cannot afford to wait for it to work before opening borders, says the writer.PHOTO: REUTERS
Jayant Menon
https://str.sg/JRTi
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