“China drew attention to the corresponding situation with the new COVID-19 mutation.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, China has always closely followed the changes in the global epidemiological situation, "RIA Novosti quotes the Chinese diplomat.
He noted that the country's authorities are taking the necessary measures in relation to persons arriving in the country, but did not specify whether it was planned to introduce new restrictions in connection with the identification of the omicron strain.
The World Health Organization has recommended that countries be prepared to strengthen social and sanitary measures amid the emergence of the omicron coronavirus strain.