Situation Repot of COVID-19 in the ASEAN Region – 31 August 2022

• Worldwide, there have been over 581 million cases and over 6 million deaths attributed
to COVID-19.
• New Zealand: As the nation struggles to adapt to the COVID-19 outbreak, New Zealand
has opted to once again reopen its borders to travelers.1 Since Covid closed them in
March 2020, New Zealand has been progressively lowering its borders for its inhabitants;
Monday marked the first full day of this loosening.1 Last night, the process of reopening
the borders was completed, allowing tourists from non-visa waiver nations including
China and India as well as foreign students and visitors to New Zealand.1 International
students, who significantly boost New Zealand's economy, are greatly relieved by the
move to loosen border restrictions.1 [Full Article]