Covid19. UK considers possible restrictions on flights from China

oh The United Kingdom assesses Restrictions may be introduced on flights from ChinaAs for the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Asian country has relaxed measures to combat it.

British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said A new update is expected in the next few days, as cited by Reuters. The same agency quotes, however, another member of the British Cabinet, revealing the current epidemiological situation It does not suggest that there is any new variation that could lead to government restrictions in the future.

“I hope to see some clarification from the Department of Transport, probably today [quinta-feira] Or tomorrow [sexta-feira]Wallace added: “We’re looking at transportation and where people are coming into this country. Ultimately, the Department of Transportation will no doubt have its say.”

The reports come at a time when countries such as the US, Italy, Taiwan, Japan and India have already revealed that they are forcing travelers from China to submit a negative test for Covid-19 before entering their national borders.

However, this Thursday, the EU decided not to follow Italy’s decision for the time being, however, promising to remain “vigilant”.

Recently, Beijing announced that from January 2023, travelers will no longer need to enter China for mandatory quarantine, as long as they provide a negative Covid-19 test taken within 48 hours of their flight.

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