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Covid tests for arrivals from China defended by Tory health committee chairman - OLD

Tory MP Steve Brine said the measures were only necessary because Chinese authorities would not share data with other countries.

The Independent UK

'No plans' for new travel restrictions in Ireland despite spike in Covid cases and return of tests at some airports

Testing at Milan’s main airport started on December 26 and results showed almost half of the passengers were infected.

Irish Mirror

Share the Data, WHO Urges China at COVID Surge Talks

The World Health Organization met Chinese officials for talks on Friday about the surge in Covid-19 cases, urging them to share real-time data so other countries can respond effectively. The rise in infections in China has triggered concern around the globe and questions about its data reporting, with low official…

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France, Britain impose Covid tests on travellers from China

France and Britain on Friday joined a growing list of nations imposing Covid tests on travellers from China, after Beijing dropped foreign travel curbs despite surging cases.

Radio France Internationale

Share data, WHO again tells China during COVID surge talks

The World Health Organization says it has ‘again’ asked Chinese officials for regular sharing of real-time data.

Al Jazeera

Chinese manufacturing weakens amid COVID-19 outbreak

Chinese manufacturing contracted for a third consecutive month in December, in the biggest drop since early 2020, as the country battles a nationwide COVID-19 surge after suddenly easing anti-epidemic measures

The Independent UK

What the papers say – December 31

The front pages cover New Year Honours and the return of Covid travel rules.

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More countries plan conditions for arrivals from China

More countries are imposing or considering curbs on travellers from China as Covid-19 cases in the country surge following its relaxation of “zero-Covid” rules.

Bangkok Post

Xi says COVID control is entering new phase as cases surge after reopening

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for more effort and unity as the country enters a "new phase" in its approach to combating the pandemic, in his first comments to the public on COVID-19 since his government changed course three weeks ago and relaxed its rigorous policy of lockdowns…

Reuters

Spain changes Covid travel rules again amid surging cases in China

Spanish health minister Carolina Darias said health controls will be stepped up for anyone arriving from China

Wales Online

World Health Organisation urges China to strengthen its Covid response as cases surge

It comes as UK government announces travel restrictions for passengers from China

The Independent UK

Covid travel restrictions return – the new rules explained

All travellers from mainland China will need a pre-departure test, and some will be tested for Covid on arrival

The Independent UK

WHO urges China to share specific data regularly on COVID situation

The World Health Organization on Friday once again urged China's health officials to regularly share specific and real-time information on the COVID-19 situation in the country, as it continues to assess the latest surge in infections.

Reuters

France and UK join growing list of countries requiring COVID tests for China passengers

The United Kingdom and France will join a growing list of countries implementing tougher COVID-19 measures for passengers arriving from China, authorities say.

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Calls for another Covid booster for all Brits as country is losing its immunity

Reports that China could be experiencing up to a million new cases a day has sparked global fears about the potential for new variants to emerge with Beijing to reopen its borders next week

The Independent UK

Travellers from China to require negative Covid-19 test to enter UK from January

Anyone flying from China from January 5 will be required to show a negative Covid-19 test before departing.

Chronicle Live

UK set to re-introduce Covid travel rules after China sees a surge of fresh cases

Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives had so far been split on whether or not to introduce testing measures - after a spike in new infections in China

Reuters

France to impose mandatory COVID tests for travellers from China

France will require travellers from China to provide a negative COVID-19 test result less than 48 hours before departure, the health and transport ministries said on Friday.

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The Independent UK

Covid: Travellers from China to need negative test to enter UK in government U-turn

France and Spain also imposes restrictions as cases soar in Beijing

France 24

Covid: France to require negative tests for arrivals from China, government says

France will require that travellers arriving from China provide a negative Covid-19 test result less than 48 hours old before departure, the health ministry said in a statement on Friday.

The Independent UK

Travellers from China to require negative Covid-19 test to enter UK

It comes after Beijing announced plans to start reissuing passports and visas for overseas trips.

Daily Mirror

UK introduces strict new Covid travel rules amid surging cases in China

Rishi Sunak’s party had been split on whether to introduce the testing measures, after the lifting of Covid restrictions in China caused a wave of infections

Evening Standard

Travellers from China to UK will need have negative Covid test from January 5

UK set to announce it will require travellers from China to have negative Covid test before arrival

Bangkok Post

More states impose Covid tests on travellers from China

BEIJING - Spain, South Korea and Israel on Friday joined nations imposing Covid tests on travellers from China, after Beijing dropped foreign travel curbs despite surging cases.

The Independent UK

Covid: UK under pressure to introduce tests for arrivals from China as cases rise

The USA and Italy are among several nations to impose restrictions around travellers arriving from China

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