Japan decided to test for coronavirus entering the country from China

From December 30, Japan will oblige all arrivals from China to take a test for COVID-19 due to an increase in cases of coronavirus infection in China. This was reported on Tuesday by the Japan Times, citing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

The publication writes: “The prime minister said that all travelers from China, including those who have been in mainland China over the past seven days,” upon arrival in Japan, will need to undergo a coronavirus test from December 30.

If the result of the tests turns out to be positive, the person will be sent to a seven-day quarantine, which he will take place in specially designated facilities.

In addition, Kishida said that the Japanese authorities will monitor the number of flights from China to prevent a surge in infections.

Since 2020, the Chinese authorities have maintained a “zero tolerance” policy for COVID-19. In order to limit the spread of the coronavirus, lockdowns and mandatory quarantine were introduced for those who came into contact with infected people.

However, this month it was decided to lift a number of restrictions in China and this caused a sharp jump in diseases and deaths.

On Monday, the South China Morning Post reported that in early January, China will ease the restrictive measures that were previously introduced in the country to combat the spread of COVID-19. The Chinese State Health Commission has lowered the threat of coronavirus from the highest level – “A”, which was introduced in 2020, to level “B”.

According to this decision, from January 8, those arriving in China will no longer need to go through quarantine without exception, only those who are diagnosed with COVID-19.