The US has announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for all travellers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge of infections.
The US announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for all travellers from China, beginning January 5.
China has seen outbreaks of the virus since the government there abandoned its strict ‘COVID-zero’ policies.Advertisement Other countries have taken similar steps in an effort to keep infections from spreading beyond China’s borders. Japan will require a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival for travellers from China, and Malaysia announced new tracking and surveillance measures. India, South Korea and Taiwan are requiring virus tests for visitors from China.
Italy’s government is set to discuss the Milan passenger numbers at a cabinet meeting later Wednesday, when Health Minister Orazio Schillaci may present information on the tests.
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