"There is concern at the moment at number of mutant strains that there are - different strains of this coronavirus are cropping up in other countries.
"There are concerns that there is a risk that one day there will be a strain that might be able to evade the vaccine."We require a test before people travel and then they must quarantine while they're here. "There are now no exemptions from that policy, so we've already toughened it up - we think that's the right approach for now but, obviously, everything is always kept under review."
Mr Eustice added:"Personally I wouldn't like to see all borders closed, I'd like us to get past this pandemic and get the vaccine rolled out and be able to start opening things again rather than closing things. "But we can't rule anything out but, for now, the restrictions we have in place - with that requirement for quarantine and the requirement for a pre-travel test - we think that is sufficient and the right and appropriate measure for now."
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