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South Africa urges Australia to end the Omicron travel ban

NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazzard speaks to the media

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard. Source: AAP

South Africa's High Commissioner to Australia has urged the Australian government to remove travel bans imposed on southern African nations over the Omicron variant.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

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South Africa's High Commissioner to Australia has urged the Australian government to remove travel bans imposed on southern African nations over the Omicron variant.



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