Around a dozen countries have slapped fresh travel regulations on travellers from China, following its decision to relax strict virus restrictions. Check out which countries they are, and what their rules are:
Starting January 5, all those arriving in France from China must present a negative PCR test result, or a rapid antigen test, that was taken less than 48 hours before their flight.European countries are set to meet this week to discuss a joint response to the issue, with incoming EU presidency holder Sweden saying it was “seeking a common policy for the entire EU when it comes to the introduction of possible entry restrictions”.
Those who test positive will be quarantined for seven days at designated facilities and Tokyo will also cap flights coming from mainland China.South Korea has also taken steps to screen travellers from China, requiring them to provide a negative Covid test before and after arrival.India will require travellers from China and a spate of other Asian countries to provide a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of departure to the country.
The ban will take effect on January 3 and last until further notice, “in order to avoid a new wave of contaminations in Morocco and all its consequences”, the country’s foreign ministry said.
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