The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and 'the lack of adequate and transparent' data from the country's health authorities.
"CDC is announcing this step to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the United States during the surge in COVID-19 cases in the [People's Republic of China] given the lack of adequate and transparent epidemiological and viral genomic sequence data being reported from the PRC," the CDC said in aBeginning Jan. 5, airlines will be required to collect proof of a negative COVID-19 test from all passengers ages 2 and older before they can board flights out of China into the U.S.
"These three transit hubs cover the overwhelming majority of passengers with travel originating in the PRC and the Special Administrative Regions. We will continue to monitor travel patterns, adjust our approach as needed, and keep Americans informed in a timely manner," the CDC said. Federal health authorities have not required negative COVID-19 tests from any international visitors since the requirement was scrapped
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