The security control at the international airport of Roma Leonardo Da Vinci. Photo: Getty ImagesThe European Union has named 14 countries whose citizens are deemed "safe" to be let in from Wednesday, and the list includes New Zealand. Along with New Zealand on the current Covid-19 'safe list' are Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay. The EU is ready to add China if the Chinese government offers a reciprocal travel deal for EU citizens. EU border controls have been lifted for EU citizens travelling inside the bloc.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 29, 2020 20:37 UTC