Mauritius Suspends Entry of 17 Korean Newlywed Couples... Government Expresses Strong Protest and Regret

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[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] It has been confirmed that 17 Korean newlywed couples who went on their honeymoon to Mauritius, Africa, were denied entry locally due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The government expressed strong regret.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 24th, among 34 Korean tourists who departed Korea on the 22nd and arrived in Mauritius on the 23rd (local time), some showed cold symptoms, resulting in all Korean travelers being denied entry.

They are being examined after moving to a local hospital. The Mauritius authorities stated, "If there are no issues, all will be allowed entry."

The government stated that it strongly protested and expressed regret over the entry denial measures taken without prior consultation with the Mauritius government. The government further urged for a prompt resolution of the issue while emphasizing the need for cautious handling and prior consultation.

It is reported that Mauritius will make a final decision on whether to ban entry after a cabinet meeting on the 24th.

Mauritius is an island located east of Madagascar Island in Africa.

It is a place that has recently gained popularity as a honeymoon destination along with the Maldives in the Indian Ocean and Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean.

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