China’s zero-Covid rule is history – and countries worldwide are racing to tighten their borders.
New Covid Checks Hit China Travellers
Spain, the US, Italy, India, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Japan have all rolled out fresh screening rules for travellers from China. Spain is already checking Covid tests for Chinese passengers.
UK Warns: New Variants Pose Biggest Threat
Britain’s health minister, Will Quince, says the real danger now is fresh Covid variants emerging from abroad. The government is watching closely.
US Demands Covid Tests Before Boarding
From January 5, anyone flying into the US from China, Hong Kong, or Macao must produce a negative Covid test taken within two days before their flight. This includes US citizens and kids over two years old.
CDC Cites China’s Data Blackout
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acted after a spike in Chinese infections and Beijing’s “lack of transparent info” on the virus. The CDC slammed the absence of clear data on viral strains circulating in China.
