Countries that impose measures on travelers coming from China
To stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2, more than a dozen countries plus the island of Taiwan have decided to impose new measures on travelers from China, the country affected by a sharp increase in infections. loosen its strict health policy.
Travel to and from China may increase since Beijing announced, starting Sunday, the end of mandatory quarantine upon arrival on its territory, the last vestiges of its zero-sum strategy.
United State
From Thursday, January 5, the United States requires at the entrance to its territory either a screening test for SARS-CoV-2 that results negative – the test must be taken 48 hours before departure. From China – or a document certifying that the passenger was declared cured of Covid-19 in the 90 days prior to their departure.
She was accepted “A PCR test or antigen self-test administered and supervised by an authorized service provider or telemedicine service”as US Centers for Disease Control.
These rules also apply to travelers from Hong Kong and Macau.
European Union
starting Thursday, All people arriving in France from China Evidence of a negative test (PCR or antigen) within the last 48 hours must be provided.
Germany, Italy and Spain They also require a SARS-CoV-2 test.
Sweden also announced on Thursday that it will require negative Covid-19 tests for all passengers arriving from China. But some passengers will be exempt, such as Swedish citizens and residents of the European Union. This new measure will apply from Saturday, January 7.
The European Union has “strongly encourage” This week its member states will mandate a virus check before a flight departs from China, completing that measure with “random test” upon arrival on European soil.
Australia
A negative PCR test is required before arriving in Australia “lack of complete information” From Beijing in the pollution wave.
Required for all travelers from China, including Hong Kong and Macau.
Canada
Ottawa requires a test to be taken less than two days before leaving China.
United kingdom
From Thursday, all passengers flying into a UK airport must show a negative test result before boarding China.
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The British government also reserves the possibility of testing ” a sample “ Coming passengers to observe the emergence of new variants.
Israel
Israel requires a negative test result for all foreign travelers arriving from China, supported by the establishment of a screening center for the Voluntary Arrival Test.
Japan
At the end of 2022, Japan is one of the first countries to introduce new rules for visitors from mainland China, which is now subject to mandatory testing on arrival.
People who test positive will be quarantined for seven days in designated facilities. Tokyo will also limit flights from China.
Taiwan
The island of Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory, has also imposed mandatory screening, with travelers from mainland China required to undergo a saliva test upon arrival, according to the KCNA.
South Korea
South Korea has also taken steps to screen travelers from China, requiring them to submit a negative test before and after arrival.
Travelers from Hong Kong and Macau are also affected by this screening.
Ghana
From Friday, all passengers from China will be required to present a negative test conducted prior to flight and undergo compulsory screening, according to Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
India
To enter its territory, India requires a test with a negative result taken less than seventy-two hours before departure from China and other Asian countries.
Qatar
Qatar has requested to present a negative PCR test result taken less than 48 hours before the flight from China, according to the Gulf country’s health ministry.
People get infected after they arrive “Isolation must be respected.”According to the Qatar News Agency.
The Kingdom of Morocco
Morocco adopted the most stringent measures: from Tuesday and ” until a further notice “it completely and simply prohibits entry to its territory for all travelers from China, “regardless of their nationality”.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this decision aims to“Avoiding a new wave of pollution in Morocco and all its consequences”.