France extends mandatory COVID tests for Chinese travelers until February 15 |

PARIS, 28 january (Reuters) – France For travelers from China mandatory He extended the COVID tests until February 15.

While Chinese officials say infections have peaked, some global experts say they are less equipped to deal with them as millions of Chinese travel for family reunions during the Lunar New Year holiday. village they warned about the possibility of increasing cases in their places.

On December 30 Franceannounced that it will require travelers from China to submit a negative COVID-19 test result less than 48 hours before departure as China eases its lockdown rules.

The measure, which will run until January 31, has introduced tests on all flights from China, including non-stop flights, and required travelers on flights from China to wear masks.

China abandoned its strict “zero COVID” policy in early December after protests over restrictions that allowed people to travel and allow the virus to spread rapidly within the country.

French daily Le Monde first reported the publication of the decree.

By GV De Clercq report; Edited by Alison Williams

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2023-01-28 22:21:31
Source – reuters

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