Seychelles, World’s Most-Vaccinated Nation, Sees Tourism Pick-Up
- Visitor numbers still lower than pre-coronavirus levels
- Country has seen rise in Covid-19 cases over recent weeks
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Seychelles has seen a pickup in tourism after vaccinating a bigger proportion of its population against the coronavirus than any other nation.
The number of visitors to the Indian Ocean island archipelago plummeted 92% to 6,785 in the first quarter as international travel ground to a near-halt. Seychelles has since reopened its borders and several airlines have resumed flights. The country saw a recent surge in Covid-19 infections, although it abated this week.