Covid-19: a tourist bubble in Malta for vaccinated Britons

Before disembarking in Malta, British tourists will have to show proof that they have received the two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.

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As Europe faces a third wave of coronavirus, two countries are already organizing their summer holidays.

The archipelago of Malta announced that the British who received the two doses of the vaccine would be welcome, from June 1.

Malta intends to revive its tourism industry, undermined by the pandemic.

While the United Kingdom is refining its calendar to end the crisis and its reopening to the international market.

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With our correspondent in London,

Claire Digiacomi

The vaccinated Britons who are wondering where to go this summer have at least one lead: the archipelago of Malta, which said it was ready to welcome them from the month of June, without quarantine or prior testing.

However, before boarding the plane, they must present proof that they have received the two doses of the vaccine.

Malta's announcement is obviously motivated by the progress of the

vaccination campaign

in the United Kingdom.

But also by its own situation, since the archipelago has already vaccinated 40% of its population, far ahead of the European average.

Malta wants above all to save its economy.

There, tourism accounts for around 15% of GDP and the British a quarter of visitors each year.

Other countries, such as Greece, Cyprus and Portugal, have already called on tourists from the United Kingdom to book their holidays.

But in London, Boris Johnson is moving cautiously.

Staged deconfinement continues.

And the Prime Minister is due to speak in the coming days to detail the rules governing the holidays.

Departures abroad should not be allowed before May 17.

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