Adopting tighter rules for Chinese travellers 'under review', says UK as Covid cases surge in Beijing
2 years, 3 months ago

Adopting tighter rules for Chinese travellers 'under review', says UK as Covid cases surge in Beijing

Firstpost  

A number of countries, including India, have introduced mandatory RT-PCR testing for arrivals for certain countries in the region in response to China’s coronavirus surge London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is said to be considering imposing some travel restrictions on China amid soaring COVID-19 infections in the country and a clampdown by other countries such as India and the US, according to UK media reports on Friday. Officially ministers have said that adopting tighter rules for people arriving from China is “under review” after a surge in cases following Beijing’s decision to end its zero-COVID policy. Don’t Miss: ‘Real intention is to sabotage’: China calls Covid curbs for Chinese travellers ‘discriminatory’ UK Health Secretary Steve Barclay met Sir Chris Whitty, England’s Chief Medical Officer, and Jenny Harries, the chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency, this week to discuss the situation. UK Health Minister Will Quince told the BBC he knew that many people would be concerned “about the news coming out of China” and the government was taking the situation “incredibly seriously”.

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HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China
2 months, 3 weeks ago

HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China

The Independent  

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HMPV virus ravaging China double in the US doctors warn on outbreak
2 months, 3 weeks ago

HMPV virus ravaging China double in the US doctors warn on outbreak

Daily Mail  

Western experts have publicly called on China to be more transparent about a viral outbreak overwhelming its hospitals — as data shows the virus is growing in the US. Dr Andrew Catchpole, chief scientific officer at the infectious disease biotech hVIVO, said that while hMPV is typically reported in the colder months, 'it does seem that the rates of serious …

HMPV virus - latest: India authorities step up monitoring after human metapneumovirus outbreak in China
2 months, 3 weeks ago

HMPV virus - latest: India authorities step up monitoring after human metapneumovirus outbreak in China

The Independent  

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Covid effect: India tells WHO to share timely inputs on outbreaks in China
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid effect: India tells WHO to share timely inputs on outbreaks in China

Firstpost  

According to the Health Ministry, a Joint Monitoring Group meeting was held under the chairmanship of the DG of health services on Saturday to monitor the current situation in the neighbouring nation. Reuters File India has asked the World Health Organisation to share updated reports of the rising cases of the new respiratory illness that is spreading rapidly in China. …

HMPV outbreak in China: Delhi authorities issue guidelines as precautionary measure from virus
2 months, 3 weeks ago

HMPV outbreak in China: Delhi authorities issue guidelines as precautionary measure from virus

India TV News  

In the wake of the Human MetaPneumoVirus outbreak in China, India has been closely monitoring the situation. On Sunday, the Delhi health authorities issued an advisory to ensure preparedness for potential health challenges related to HMPV and other respiratory viruses. According to an official statement, Dr Vandana Bagga, Director General of Health Services, convened a meeting with chief district medical …

‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual

Hindustan Times  

The Union health ministry on Saturday urged people to remain calm amid the tensions over the speculated spread of HMPV in China, assuring that India is "well-prepared" to handle respiratory illnesses and that the situation in China is “not unusual”. Amid the reports of the rising respiratory illness in China in the past few weeks, a Joint Monitoring Group meeting …

Can the HMPV virus in China trigger a health concern for India?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Can the HMPV virus in China trigger a health concern for India?

Firstpost  

Human Metapneumovirus, a respiratory virus causing flu-like symptoms, has sparked concerns following a surge in cases in China. Authorities urge precautionary measures like good hygiene and avoiding contact with sick individuals Customers wearing face masks shop ahead of the Lunar New Year, during the coronavirus disease pandemic in Hong Kong, China, January 20, 2023. File Image/Reuters Human Metapneumovirus, a respiratory …

Situation in China not unusual: Health Ministry urges calm amid HMPV spread scare
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Situation in China not unusual: Health Ministry urges calm amid HMPV spread scare

India Today  

The Union Health Ministry on Saturday assured the public that there was no need for alarm over the recent rise in respiratory illness cases in China, including those caused by the Human Metapneumovirus. In a statement, the ministry emphasised that the "situation in China is not unusual" and that "India remains well-prepared to handle respiratory infections effectively". "Officials are closely …

Are hospitals in China being overwhelmed by HMPV patients? Should India worry?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Are hospitals in China being overwhelmed by HMPV patients? Should India worry?

Firstpost  

There are reports that the human metapneumovirus, which causes flu-like symptoms, has left hospitals and emergency rooms overwhelmed. Hospitals in China Overwhelmed as Severe "Flu" Outbreak, Including Influenza A and HMPV, Resembling 2020 COVID Surge. pic.twitter.com/GWw9u6JxsX — Boar News December 29, 2024 ⚠️ BREAKING: Hospitals in China 🇨🇳 Overwhelmed as Severe "Flu" Outbreak, Including Influenza A and HMPV, Resembling 2020 …

China faces Covid-like virus outbreak: Should India be worried about HMPV? Here’s what experts say
2 months, 4 weeks ago

China faces Covid-like virus outbreak: Should India be worried about HMPV? Here’s what experts say

Live Mint  

It has been a little over four years since China, India and several other countries recovered from the fangs of the Covid-19 pandemic. The country reported rising cases of HMPV, especially among those under 14 in northern provinces, reported Reuters. Should India be worried about the China HMPV virus outbreak? Speaking to Livemint, Dr Arun Gupta, the President of Delhi …

India monitoring influenza cases as cold wave persists: Report
2 months, 4 weeks ago

India monitoring influenza cases as cold wave persists: Report

Hindustan Times  

The National Centre for Disease Control under the Union Health Ministry in India is closely monitoring cases of respiratory and seasonal influenza in the country amid speculations of HMPV outbreak in China, news agency ANI reported, citing official sources. After an update from the WPRO, which is one of the six regions of the World Health Organisation, sources were quoted …

China downplays reports of huge HMPV flu outbreak, assures travel across country is safe
2 months, 4 weeks ago

China downplays reports of huge HMPV flu outbreak, assures travel across country is safe

India TV News  

China on Friday played down reports of a massive outbreak of flu in the country overwhelming hospitals, saying that cases of the respiratory diseases which occur during the winter were less severe this year compared to last year. "Respiratory infections tend to peak during the winter season in the northern hemisphere," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told the media …

Is there an epidemic brewing in China?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Is there an epidemic brewing in China?

India Today  

Social media platforms have been inundated with alarming claims about a new epidemic spreading across China. Users are sharing videos showing overcrowded hospitals and suggesting the rapid spread of multiple respiratory viruses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19. However, there is currently no credible evidence to support these claims, and official confirmation from health authorities remains absent. The …

COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources

India TV News  

COVID-19 India update: There is no plan so far to make RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 mandatory at airports for travellers, Union health ministry sources said today, amid an uptick in coronavirus infections in India. Corona infections: India on Thursday recorded 594 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases increased to 2,669 from 2,311 the previous day, according to …

Chinese hospitals ‘overwhelmed with sick children’ after surge in respiratory illness
1 year, 4 months ago

Chinese hospitals ‘overwhelmed with sick children’ after surge in respiratory illness

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China insists it has not …

'Not Like Covid But Cocktail of Viruses': India 'Closely Monitoring' China's Pneumonia Outbreak
1 year, 4 months ago

'Not Like Covid But Cocktail of Viruses': India 'Closely Monitoring' China's Pneumonia Outbreak

News 18  

Amid the increase in the incidence of respiratory diseases in China, the Union Health Ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in children in the neighbouring country. “There is a low risk to India from both the avian influenza cases reported from China as well as the clusters of respiratory …

No ‘unusual’ virus behind rising Pneumonia cases China has clarified, reveals WHO
1 year, 4 months ago

No ‘unusual’ virus behind rising Pneumonia cases China has clarified, reveals WHO

Firstpost  

Since mid-October 2023, the World Health Organization has been monitoring data from Chinese surveillance systems showing an increase in respiratory illness in children in northern China China has reiterated that no unusual or new pathogens have been detected in the upsurge in child respiratory illnesses in the north, the WHO said on Thursday after putting pressure on Beijing for detailed …

China removes COVID-19 testing for travellers in apparent bid to revive deteriorating economy
1 year, 7 months ago

China removes COVID-19 testing for travellers in apparent bid to revive deteriorating economy

India TV News  

In a milestone towards ending COVID-19 restrictions since 2020, incoming travellers to China will no longer need a negative test from Wednesday. China's zero-COVID policy Under the 'zero COVID' policy, China introduced draconian measures that prevented most Chinese citizens from traveling abroad, limited face-to-face diplomatic exchanges and sharply reduced the number of foreigners in China for work and study. Although …

Withdrawal of COVID-19 testing for international travellers likely to boost foreign arrivals
1 year, 8 months ago

Withdrawal of COVID-19 testing for international travellers likely to boost foreign arrivals

The Hindu  

The Central government’s decision to ease COVID-19 guidelines for international travellers is set to boost the arrival of foreign tourists in Tiruchi. Of the total number of arrival of inbound travellers on international flights, two per cent of them were subjected to COVID-19 testing. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tiruchi was attracting 20 lakh to 25 lakh domestic tourists and …

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, the Union health ministry has eased the guidelines for international visitors on Wednesday. The earlier requirement of RT-PCR testing for a random two per cent subset of international travelers has been dropped. Under the revised guidelines, all international travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated as per the approved …

China to scrap PCR test requirement for inbound travellers
1 year, 11 months ago

China to scrap PCR test requirement for inbound travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

Beiijing: Travellers entering China will no longer need to provide a negative PCR test result starting from Saturday, in another easing of China’s “zero-COVID” policies. Travelers can instead show a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours before boarding, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters Tuesday. Still, it has kept PCR testing requirements for passengers arriving from …

Travellers no longer need to produce PCR Covid test to enter China
1 year, 11 months ago

Travellers no longer need to produce PCR Covid test to enter China

Hindustan Times  

Travellers entering China will no longer need to provide a negative PCR test result starting from Saturday, in another easing of China's “zero-COVID” policies. China covid: Travellers can instead show a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours before boarding. Read here: China’s covid drugmakers' shares surge amid concern over new wave Travellers can instead show a negative antigen …

China to scrap PCR test requirement for inbound travelers starting Saturday
1 year, 11 months ago

China to scrap PCR test requirement for inbound travelers starting Saturday

LA Times  

Travelers entering China will no longer need to provide a negative PCR test result starting from Saturday. Travelers entering China will no longer need to provide a negative PCR test result starting from Saturday, in another easing of China’s “zero-COVID” policies. Travelers can instead show a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours before boarding, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson …

China is set to resume issuing visas for foreigners: All you need to know
2 years ago

China is set to resume issuing visas for foreigners: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

China will resume issuing visas to tourists and other foreigners from March 15 marking a step in the country’s move to leave its strict Covid restrictions behind, China’s embassy in the US said in a statement. China Resumes Issuing Visas: Pedestrian and motorists cross a traffic intersection near the Central Business District in Beijing. China moved away from its Covid-zero …

COVID test requirement lifted for travelers from China to US
2 years ago

COVID test requirement lifted for travelers from China to US

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A requirement that travelers to …

U.S. to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China as early as Friday
2 years ago

U.S. to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China as early as Friday

LA Times  

The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision. The restrictions were put in place Dec. 28 and took effect Jan. 5 amid the surge in China after the government sharply eased pandemic restrictions and as U.S. health officials expressed concerns that their …

South Korea to lift Covid test requirement for travellers from China
2 years, 1 month ago

South Korea to lift Covid test requirement for travellers from China

Hindustan Times  

South Korea will not require travellers from China to test for COVID-19 after arrival starting next month, although they will still need to take pre-departure tests, a senior South Korean official said on Wednesday, in the country's latest relaxing of rules that were put in place after China's reopening. South Korea had imposed a number of border measures on passengers …

New rules for flyers from 6 countries visiting India kicks in: 10 things to know
2 years, 1 month ago

New rules for flyers from 6 countries visiting India kicks in: 10 things to know

Live Mint  

From today, India is lifting the mandatory Covid-19 test for travellers arriving from/via China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand and Japan, as infections related to the virus have fallen sharply globally. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, in a letter to his counterpart in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Rajiv Bansal, said his ministry was updating its 'Guidelines for International Arrivals' …

New travel rules for international flyers visiting India from these 6 countries
2 years, 1 month ago

New travel rules for international flyers visiting India from these 6 countries

Live Mint  

International travellers who are planning to visit India, please be aware of the new rule. What is new travel rule for international flyers from 6 countries Travellers coming to India from China, 5 other countries will no longer be required to submit a pre-departure Covid test report and upload a self-health declaration on the 'Air Suvidha' portal from February 13. …

No more RT-PCR: Passengers from this country won’t need COVID-19 tests
2 years, 1 month ago

No more RT-PCR: Passengers from this country won’t need COVID-19 tests

Live Mint  

Passengers coming to India from or via Singapore will not require a negative report from a pre-departure COVID-19 test nor need to upload a self-health declaration on Air Suvidha portal with effect from February 13 at 11 am. The earlier set of COVID-19 travel recommendations, released in January, by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India says all …

COVID-19 update: China faces challenge due to flawed containment policies, ineffective vaccines, says Report
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 update: China faces challenge due to flawed containment policies, ineffective vaccines, says Report

India TV News  

China COVID-19 update : China is facing a significant challenge in the form of COVID-19, due to the Chinese Communist Party's "flawed and regressive containment policies and ineffective domestically produced vaccines," GeoPolitica.info reported. China's COVID-19 containment strategy has affected Chinese people and has caused major discontent among people in the country, as per the GeoPolitica.info report. Vaccines manufactured in China …

As schools are set to resume face-to-face classes in Hong Kong, mainland Chinese students face adjustment problems
2 years, 2 months ago

As schools are set to resume face-to-face classes in Hong Kong, mainland Chinese students face adjustment problems

Firstpost  

Parents and teachers have called for a range of support services for children who may face adjustment problems New Delhi: Thousands of children who live in mainland China and attend Hong Kong schools will return to their campuses for the first time in three years, parents and teachers of students said. According to a report in the South China Morning …

Decoding China’s COVID-19 Policy U-Turn
2 years, 2 months ago

Decoding China’s COVID-19 Policy U-Turn

The Diplomat  

On November 30, several districts in the southern hub metropolis Guangzhou took the lead in lifting a large number of COVID-19-related lockdowns, as well as suspending testing requirements. In face of this, local and provincial administrations – in adherence to official party doctrine concerning “zero COVID” – turned to lockdowns and mass testing campaigns as desperate measures in tackling the …

China says critical COVID cases have peaked as holiday travel surges
2 years, 2 months ago

China says critical COVID cases have peaked as holiday travel surges

The Hindu  

The number of COVID patients needing critical care in China's hospitals has peaked, health authorities said on Thursday, as millions travelled across the country for long-awaited reunions with families, raising fears of fresh outbreaks. There has been widespread scepticism over China's official COVID data since it abruptly axed anti-virus controls last month that had shielded China's 1.4 billion people from …

Hong Kong to scrap isolation rule for new COVID-19 cases
2 years, 2 months ago

Hong Kong to scrap isolation rule for new COVID-19 cases

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Hong Kong will scrap its mandatory isolation rule for people infected with COVID-19 starting Jan. 30 as part of its strategy to return the semi-autonomous Chinese city to normalcy, the city’s leader said Thursday. For most of the pandemic over the last three years, Hong Kong has aligned itself with mainland China’s “zero COVID” strategy, requiring those …

Coronavirus in China: 'Funding issues won’t stand in the way of medical treatment,' says government
2 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus in China: 'Funding issues won’t stand in the way of medical treatment,' says government

Firstpost  

New Delhi: China is planning to spend more money to help prevent and control the rampant spread of Covid-19. According to a report in South China Morning Post, “Ministry of Finance is telling local governments to transfer more funds to rural and poor areas.” Ministry of Finance has said that the funding should mainly be used for treatment, work allowances …

WHO appeals to China to release more COVID-19 information
2 years, 2 months ago

WHO appeals to China to release more COVID-19 information

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The World Health Organization has …

China records nearly 60,000 Covid-related deaths in a month: Health body
2 years, 2 months ago

China records nearly 60,000 Covid-related deaths in a month: Health body

Hindustan Times  

China said it had recorded almost 60,000 Covid-related deaths between December 8 and January 12, marking the first time China released death toll since its abrupt pivot away from the zero-Covid policy last month. Covid In China: Security guards wearing personal protective equipment amid the Covid-19 pandemic sit at an entrance of a building in Beijing. Director of National Health …

COVID-19 update: China reports nearly 60,000 coronavirus deaths since December 2022| DETAILS
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 update: China reports nearly 60,000 coronavirus deaths since December 2022| DETAILS

India TV News  

China COVID deaths : China today reported nearly 60,000 deaths in people who had COVID-19 since early December following complaints the government was failing to release data about the status of the pandemic. The death toll included 5,503 deaths due to respiratory failure caused by COVID-19 and 54,435 fatalities from other ailments combined with COVID-19. The National Health Commission said …

China’s Covid Policy: Beijing can’t be trusted as a responsible player
2 years, 2 months ago

China’s Covid Policy: Beijing can’t be trusted as a responsible player

Times of India  

TOI Quick Edits are written by a team of seasoned journalists from the Times of India's Edit Page and TOI-Online who respond to important news stories as they develop. MORE In another indictment of China’s Covid policy, the WHO has again said that Beijing needs to share more data on its Covid outbreak and that it still believes Chinese authorities …

World Health Organization restates call for COVID-19 data from China as US provides 'radical transparency' on Omicron outbreak
2 years, 2 months ago

World Health Organization restates call for COVID-19 data from China as US provides 'radical transparency' on Omicron outbreak

ABC  

The World Health Organization has reiterated the need for China to share more data on its explosive COVID-19 outbreak, while praising the United States for "radical transparency" in its efforts to battle a new sub-variant. Key points: The World Health Organization says COVID-19 deaths in China remain heavily under-reported Meanwhile, the US has been praised for its transparency as Omicron …

WHO says Covid deaths in China ‘heavily underreported’; praises US transparency
2 years, 2 months ago

WHO says Covid deaths in China ‘heavily underreported’; praises US transparency

Hindustan Times  

The WHO reiterated Wednesday the need for China to share more data on its explosive Covid outbreak, while praising Washington's "radical transparency" in its efforts to battle a new sub-variant. "WHO still believes that deaths are heavily underreported from China," its emergencies director Michael Ryan told reporters. He blamed Beijing's narrow definition of what constitutes a Covid death, and also …

China Covid surge not expected to 'significantly impact' Europe: WHO
2 years, 2 months ago

China Covid surge not expected to 'significantly impact' Europe: WHO

Hindustan Times  

The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said Tuesday that the agency sees “no immediate threat" for the European region from a COVID-19 outbreak in China, but more information is needed. Other countries including the U.S., India, Japan, South Korea and several European nations have announced tougher COVID-19 measures on travelers from China amid concerns over a lack …

WHO Europe: no immediate COVID-19 threat from China
2 years, 2 months ago

WHO Europe: no immediate COVID-19 threat from China

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said Tuesday that the agency sees “no immediate threat” for the European region from a COVID-19 outbreak in China, but more information is needed. Other countries including the U.S., India, Japan, South Korea and several European nations have announced tougher COVID-19 measures on travelers from China amid concerns …

China Suspends Travel Visa For South Koreans Amid Protests Of COVID Curbs
2 years, 2 months ago

China Suspends Travel Visa For South Koreans Amid Protests Of COVID Curbs

ABP News  

The Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday announced the suspension of its short-term visa service for South Koreans in retaliation against the country's regulations travellers from the neighbouring country in the wake of the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. China Welcomes First Batch Of International Travellers After Scrapping Quarantine Norms For the first time in three years, China on Sunday opened its …

Feel-good factor or truth? Chinese state media says Covid wave past its peak
2 years, 2 months ago

Feel-good factor or truth? Chinese state media says Covid wave past its peak

Hindustan Times  

Many parts of China have already reached their peak of Covid infections, state media reported as Beijing continued to downplay the severity of the outbreak in the country. Even though China has stopped publishing data for daily infections and has been reporting five or fewer deaths a day since Beijing abandoned its strict ‘zero-Covid’ policy after almost three years. But …

Europe faces no immediate COVID-19 threat from China, WHO says
2 years, 2 months ago

Europe faces no immediate COVID-19 threat from China, WHO says

LA Times  

Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization’s director for Europe, says the agency sees “no immediate threat” for the European region from a COVID-19 outbreak in China, but more information is needed. The director of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said Tuesday that the agency sees “no immediate threat” for the European region from a COVID-19 outbreak in China, but …

No immediate COVID-19 threat from China, says World Health Organisation's Europe body
2 years, 2 months ago

No immediate COVID-19 threat from China, says World Health Organisation's Europe body

India TV News  

No immediate COVID-19 threat from China, says World Health Organisation's Europe body Covid 19: China saw an unprecedented nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing Covid restrictions due to protests against its Zero Covid policy. Covid 19 updates: There is 'no immediate threat' for the European region from a COVID-19 outbreak in China, but more information is needed, said …

China reopens its borders View From India
2 years, 2 months ago

China reopens its borders View From India

The Hindu  

Thousands of Chinese travellers on January 8 returned home for family reunions – some delayed by as long as three years – as China finally opened its borders and dismantled the last remnant of its “zero-COVID” regime. China’s opening of its borders after three years will likely have many ramifications for India and the world – economically, politically, and from …

Nations tighten Covid restrictions as China reopens its borders. Top 5 updates
2 years, 2 months ago

Nations tighten Covid restrictions as China reopens its borders. Top 5 updates

Hindustan Times  

Several countries are likely to see a surge in Chinese travellers as the country rolls back its quarantine guidelines for inbound travellers. The world's populous country, which is reeling under the impact of Covid spike, is entering the Lunar New Year this month leading millions to travel within the country from megacities to countryside. Likewise, many countries are giving an …

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