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The US is considering imposing new Covid-19 measures on individuals traveling from China amid concerns over rising Covid-19 cases in the country and a “lack of transparent data,” US officials say. said.
An official said he expected a decision on possible testing requirements could be made “soon.”
“There is growing concern in the international community about the ongoing Covid-19 surge in China and the lack of transparent data, including genome sequence data for viruses reported from China,” the official said. “Without this data, it becomes increasingly difficult for public health officials to identify potential new subspecies and take rapid action to reduce their spread.”
“Public health officials in the United States and around the world are discussing concerns about this and potential steps that can be taken to effectively monitor the surge in cases and identify potential variants of concern.” added the official.
Considerable as Japan and India have announced Covid-19 measures for travelers from China amid concerns over rising cases. Starting December 30, Japan will require individuals traveling from China to be tested for Covid-19 upon arrival. Indian authorities have said travelers from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand must present proof of a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival.Go to India and quarantine if positive
“The United States is following the science and advice of public health experts, consulting with partners, and considering taking similar steps we can take to protect the American people,” the official said. rice field.
China began easing strict Covid-19 measures after dismantling the country’s long-running Covid-zero policy earlier this month. announced and took a big step towards reopening borders.
But the abrupt end to China’s draconian health policy has caught many in the country off guard and strained its healthcare system to deal with the rising number of infections.
China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday responded to reports that the United States was considering imposing restrictions on travelers from China and will work together to ensure the safe movement of people between countries and the stability of global supply chains. I urged all countries to do so.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “To ensure the safe movement of people between countries, maintain the stability of the supply chain of the global industrial chain, and promote the resumption of healthy growth of the global economy, all relevant parties We need to cooperate scientifically against the epidemic.” Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said in the briefing:
