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Mauritius closes borders

18 Mar 2020
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Mauritius has closed its borders to all foreign nationals, effective March 19, 20h00 GMT.

The Prime Minister of Mauritius confirmed this Wednesday (March 18) that three people tested positive for Covid-19.

All passengers, including transit, will not be allowed to enter the country for a period of 14 days.

Tourism Update  will bring you more on this story as it develops.

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