Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) writes in a press release that the investigation should provide an in-depth picture of the situation and serve as a basis for any new decisions in the future.

- We need to carefully follow developments regarding the consequences of the spread of covid-19 in China.

The government has today decided on an assignment that will give the government an in-depth picture and a basis for any further decisions, he says in the press release.

Eased restrictions – more entries into Europe

In December, the National Health Commission of China eased the country's covid-19 restrictions.

This means, among other things, that restrictions on departures from the country have been released, something that is now predicted to increase arrivals from China to Europe in early 2023, according to the government.

The fact that the spread of infection is increasing in China right now is also the basis for the government's assignment to FHM, which must be reported by January 11, 2023 at the latest.

On Thursday, the Public Health Agency's head of department, Sara Byfors, announced that there are currently no plans to introduce special requirements for travelers from China, but that developments in the country and the rest of the world are being followed closely and that there is a continuous dialogue with the government.

Test requirements are introduced in several countries

This week, Italy and the United States announced that they are introducing mandatory tests for all people who have traveled from China.

Spain gave the same message on Friday and Britain is considering similar demands, the BBC reports.