Originally Posted by
CPH-Flyer
Australia and New Zealand are while maybe not entirely sealed not exactly open either. Not sure about Korea and what they do by now. But yes, I agree Japan is standing out in a negative way for their management of the borders compared to the rest of the world. But that has really been the case throughout, banning of reentry for 5+ months was quite unique in the world.
Australia is pretty open now, with the exception of Western Australia, which is back in the dark ages. Prior to Nov 1st it was crazy.. even citizens weren't allowed to leave the country without special exemptions.
It's great we're now open, but the result has been Covid volumes that Europe and the US are normally experiencing. The country really wasn't prepared and there is a huge revolt against the Morrison government right now.