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China, the most populous country on earth, is experiencing an increase in Covid cases as a result of its decision to loosen tight virus restrictions, and about a dozen nations have imposed new travel restrictions on Chinese citizens. A list of the nations that require Covid tests and other requirements for travellers arriving from China is provided below:
The United States
Beginning January 5, all entry from China must be accompanied by a negative Covid test that was performed within two days of departure, or documentation demonstrating that the traveller had the virus and has recovered within the previous 90 days. The US Centers for Disease Control define acceptable tests as “a PCR test or an antigen self-test delivered and overseen by a telehealth service or a licenced physician”. Visitors from Hong Kong and Macau are subject to the regulations.
Union européenne
All travellers entering France from China beginning January 5 must show proof of a negative PCR test result or a fast antigen test result obtained within 48 hours of their trip. Spain and Italy have also mandated the Covid test. The EU’s incoming presidency, Sweden, stated that it was “seeking a unified approach for the entire EU when it comes to the introduction of prospective entry restrictions,” and European nations are expected to gather this week to discuss a coordinated response to the problem.
Australia
Australia is also demanding that visitors from China, including those from Hong Kong and Macau, present a negative Covid-19 test prior to arrival, claiming a “lack of comprehensive information” from Beijing regarding the outbreak.
Canada
In order to enter Canada, visitors from China must have a negative Covid test that was completed no more than two days prior to their departure.
Great Britain
All visitors to the UK from China must submit a negative test before to boarding under new regulations that take effect on January 5. The UK government added that it would examine “a sample of arrivals” for any new variations.
Israel
A screening centre has been set up to test visitors who volunteered, and Israel is requiring Covid tests of individuals planning to come from China.
Japan
One of the first nations to enact new regulations for Chinese immigrants was Japan, which demanded a Covid test result that was negative. A seven-day quarantine period will be imposed on anyone who test positive, and Tokyo will restrict flights from the Chinese mainland.
South Korea
In order to screen visitors from China, South Korea has also taken action and demanded that they present negative results from the Covid test both before and after arrival. The rules do not apply to travellers from Hong Kong or Macau.
India
In order to enter India, visitors from China and a number of other Asian nations will need to present the results of a Covid test that was completed within 72 hours of their departure.
Morocco
The country of Morocco in North Africa has implemented some of the tightest regulations, explicitly forbidding all visitors from China from entering. In order to “prevent a new wave of contaminations in Morocco and all its implications,” the country’s foreign ministry announced that the ban will go into effect on January 3 and last until further notice.
