The French government has announced its decision to abolish the COVID testing requirement and random checks upon arrival for all travelers from China.
This decision was made, according to the French Embassy in Beijing, after a review of the present coronavirus situation in China revealed that the incidence of infections has drastically decreased. "Travelers from China to France are no longer required to present the result of a negative RT-PCR test within 48 hours or fill out a health declaration form. "Random screenings on arrival are also abolished," the French embassy in Beijing stated.
Following a
conference of EU health experts, France concluded that such restrictions are no
longer required. Earlier in January, France agreed to demand a mandatory test
for all visitors from China who were older than 11. This week, health
professionals from every EU member state met and decided to gradually remove COVID restrictions on travelers from China by the end of this month.
According to
the Swedish President of the EU Council, the EU will continue to follow the
developments of the coronavirus in China and will act in response to these
developments.
"Member
States agree to phase out the requirement for a negative pre-departure COVID-19
test for travelers from China to Member States by the end of February," the
council stated.
COVID restrictions on travelers from China will be lifted by the end of this week, and by the middle of March, the Council will gradually end random traveler testing. According to World Health Organization data, China has reported 126,414 new instances of COVID-19 infection during the past seven days, along with 449 fatalities. Also, China has loosened the restrictions on entry for foreign tourists, enabling them to enter freely.
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