
The UK has decided not to introduce mandatory testing for covid-19 for those who arrived in the country from CHINA for the time being, a British government spokesman told Sky News.
"There are no plans to re-introduce COVID-19 testing or additional requirements for arrivals in the UK," a government spokesman said. However, the British HEALTH Agency will continue to monitor the spread of dangerous variants of the virus and follow international data on this matter, he said.
Earlier, The Telegragh wrote that on December 29, representatives of the UK Department of Transport and Home Affairs were to consider imposing restrictions on tourists arriving in the country from China.
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On the eve of the General Administration of Customs of China decided to cancel the mandatory test for COVID for those entering the country. This rule will come into effect on January 8, 2023. Prior to this, Beijing had long adhered to a “zero tolerance” policy for the CORONAVIRUS, despite the fact that the pandemic began to decline, the country maintained strict restrictions and quarantines. In this regard, protests took place in China, the participants of which demanded the easing of restrictions.
After China decided to cancel mandatory testing for COVID, this began to be required in the United States. From January 5, when entering the country, everyone who arrives from China must provide a test for COVID-19. The requirement will apply to all people over the age of two, the test must be taken within two days of departure from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau airports, and the result must be negative. Mandatory testing has also been introduced by Italy, India, Taiwan, SOUTH KOREA, Malaysia and Japan, writes The Telegragh.
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