Coronavirus China's "countermeasures" against countries that impose restrictions on their travelers
The Twenty-seven will ask all passengers leaving China for the Member States of the European Union (EU) a negative test for Covid-19 carried out
no more than 48 hours
before leaving the country, they will carry out sewage tests on planes and airports and also random tests on arrival in the EU due to the easing of travel restrictions by the Chinese government from January 8.
This is indicated in the institutional declaration of the Swedish presidency of the Council after the meeting of the Member States this Wednesday, in the presence of the countries associated with Schengen, within the framework of the integrated political response to the crises to
discuss the epidemiological situation in China
and the coordinated response of the EU to the outbreak of Covid-19 infections.
The use of a mask
will also be recommended on flights
to or from China and it has been agreed to advise incoming and outgoing international travelers, as well as aircraft and airport personnel, in relation to personal hygiene and health measures.
Member States will also continue to promote the
exchange of vaccines
, including booster doses, in particular among the most vulnerable population groups.
This statement supports the recommendations made this Tuesday by the European Commission
after the meeting of the Health Security Committee (CSS)
, in which the possibility of carrying out pre-flight tests on travelers from China was already raised.
EU health authorities, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) will continue to monitor the epidemiological situation in the EU and developments in China, including the level of data sharing, in order to ensure
EU coordination of the measures deemed necessary.
For their part, Member States have agreed to assess the situation and review the measures introduced
by mid-January 2023.
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