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More countries roll out China traveller checks amid Covid surge
AFP, Published on 01/01/2023
» BEIJING: Travellers from China now face restrictions when entering more than a dozen countries as concern grows over its surge in Covid-19 cases, with Australia the latest to demand a negative test before arrival.
China's Xi says 'light of hope in front of us' on Covid
AFP, Published on 31/12/2022
» BEIJING - President Xi Jinping said Saturday the "light of hope is right in front of us" as China faces an explosion of Covid-19 cases after an abrupt lifting of restrictions.
Xi calls for unity in Covid battle
Published on 31/12/2022
» BEIJING: 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 public comments on Covid-19 since his government changed course three weeks ago and ditched its rigorous policy of lockdowns and mass testing.
More states impose Covid tests on travellers from China
AFP, Published on 31/12/2022
» 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.
Malaysia to screen all inbound travellers
Published on 30/12/2022
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Friday said it will screen all inbound travellers for fever and test wastewater from aircraft arriving from China for Covid-19 as part of fresh measures to prevent an outbreak following Beijing’s decision to lift strict zero-Covid policies.
China’s Covid surge leads countries to adopt entry restrictions
Published on 28/12/2022
» Nations across the globe are implementing or considering measures to test or restrict travellers from China as the country of 1.4 billion abandons its Covid Zero policy and prepares to reopen borders in early January.
Current vaccines 'will do' for coming year: ministry
News, Published on 28/12/2022
» The second generation of Covid-19 vaccines is unlikely to be included in the Department of Medical Services' procurement pipeline next year while current vaccines remain effective in reducing severe symptoms, says its deputy director-general.
10 most viewed stories of 2022
Online Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» Three women being arrested on charges of enticing teenage girls into providing sex services for money was the most viewed news story of the year.
China to scrap Covid quarantine rule for inbound travellers
Reuters, Published on 26/12/2022
» BEIJING: China will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine starting from Jan 8, the National Health Commission said on Monday in a major step towards easing curbs on its borders, which have been largely shut since 2020.
Slow lockdown haunts Uganda
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 25/12/2022
» As an outbreak of Ebola swept through central Uganda in late September, government officials were willing to do anything to contain the virus except take one crucial step: impose a lockdown.