Bahrain bans travellers from southern African states over COVID-19 concerns

Decision excludes Bahraini citizens and Bahraini residency visa holders

Last updated: November 26, 2021 | 17:28

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The skyline in Bahrain. The decision excludes Bahraini citizens and those with Bahraini residency visa.

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Cairo: Bahrain has banned entry to travellers from South Africa and five southern African nations due to concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, the state news agency BNA reported on Friday.

The decision excluded Bahraini citizens and those with Bahraini residency visa, it said.

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