The U.S. will require travelers from China to submit a negative Covid-19 test beginning Jan. 5, federal offic
Starting at midnight on Jan. 5, travelers 2 years old and older flying to the U.S. from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau will be required to get tested for Covid-19 no more than two days before departure, officials said. Passengers must present negative test results from either a PCR or rapid antigen test monitored by a healthcare provider, officials said. Travelers from China who are transiting through the U.S. must also present a negative test before arrival, officials said.
Countries including Japan and Malaysia have also recently imposed restrictions on travelers from China
The U.S. is concerned about the rapid spread of the virus that causes Covid-19 in China, which increases the potential for new variants, health officials said Wednesday.
The officials said that China has provided limited surveillance data regarding the surge and
that officials have declined U.S. offers to provide additional vaccines.
Countries including Japan and Malaysia have also recently imposed restrictions on travelers from China.
Starting at midnight on Jan. 5, travelers 2 years old and older flying to the U.S. from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau will be required to get tested for Covid-19 no more than two days before departure, officials said.
Passengers must present negative test results from either a PCR or rapid antigen test monitored by a healthcare provider, officials said.
Travelers from China who are transiting through the U.S. must also present a negative test before arrival, officials said.