Based on the infection status of the new coronavirus in China, the government has decided to further strengthen the temporary border measures currently in place from the 8th of this month.
It is said that more accurate inspections will be carried out for those entering from mainland China.
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus in China, the government has conducted a simple test using an antigen test kit for people entering from mainland China from the 30th of last month, and quarantined those who tested positive at a waiting facility. We are taking temporary border measures such as
According to government officials, we have decided to further strengthen border measures from the 8th of this month, based on the situation of infections in China during the year-end and New Year holidays and the response of each country.
Specifically, for those who enter from mainland China, we will switch the current simple test to a more accurate "antigen quantitative test" and PCR test, and we will require a negative proof for those who enter the country on direct flights. .
In addition, the government plans to continue the measures to request airlines not to increase the number of international flights from mainland China after the 8th.
The government will continue to monitor the infection situation in China and consider flexible responses.