Travelers from China may soon be able to enter the US without Covid19 tests: Report | World news
Bloomberg | | Posted by Ritu Maria Johny
The U.S. is set to lift coronavirus testing requirements for travelers from China as soon as this week, people familiar with the matter said.
The Biden administration in January ordered all travelers over the age of 2 to provide a negative test before entering the country. The measure was originally put in place to protect Americans while the U.S. could determine the impact of the outbreak in China and understand the differences that spread, the people said.
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The rate will be lifted because the US has evidence that cases, hospitalizations and deaths are decreasing in China, they added. The Biden administration will continue to monitor cases in China and other countries and will remain in place of the travel-surveillance program.
Friends and partners have imposed similar restrictions for inbound flights from China and the US consulted with them on public health measures, according to the person.
The Washington Post reported on the plans earlier Tuesday.
