Covid Update: US, UK, Italy and S. Korea announce restrictions on arrivals from China

As China re-opens its economy after three years of isolation notwithstanding the continued surged in COVID-19 cases, the rest of the world is bringing back restrictions on all arrivals from China.

According to CNN News,  the US will require all travelers from China to show a negative Covid test result before flying to the country, effective from January 5.

Meanwhile, Italy announced that it will commence testing all arrivals from China for Covid and urges European Union countries to follow suit, after the 50% positive test rate on China flights in Milan.

The Chosun Ilbo, a South Korean daily, reported that Covid tests may be required for Chinese visitors to South Korea.

more to come ....