China's "zero corona" policy ends Germany calls for self-restraint from traveling to China

The Chinese government will significantly revise its infection control measures for the new coronavirus from the 8th, and will abolish measures such as isolation after entering the country and forced isolation of patients.

As a result, the "zero corona" policy, which thoroughly suppresses the infection, will end.

The Chinese government has significantly revised its infection control measures for the new coronavirus from the 8th, and will focus on "treatment" from "prevention" so far through promotion of vaccination and enhancement of the medical system.

Specifically, it will stop measures to forcibly isolate patients and blockade areas where infections are concentrated, and will not identify close contacts.

In addition, we will abolish the quarantine measures that have been mandatory for people entering the country, and will not conduct PCR tests after entering Japan.

However, it is necessary to take a PCR test within 48 hours before leaving the country and prove that it is negative.

On the other hand, the policy is to gradually resume overseas travel by Chinese people, but the Chinese government has prohibited domestic travel agencies from accepting group tours and selling travel products. It does not indicate when the ban will be lifted.

With this review, the "zero corona" policy, which thoroughly suppresses infections, will end, but before the long holidays in line with the Lunar New Year, migrant workers and other people are returning to their hometowns in earnest. The number of infected people is increasing in Japan, and there is growing concern that the medical system will be overwhelmed.

German Foreign Ministry calls for refraining from non-essential travel to China

Due to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection in China, the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Twitter on the 7th to refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel, stating that ``we do not recommend unnecessary travel to China now.'' rice field.

The reason is that the medical system in China is overwhelmed and emergency medical care is affected, so there is a risk of not being able to receive adequate treatment in an emergency.

EU = In response to the European Union's recommendation to member countries to strengthen border measures for travelers from China, Germany has decided to restrict travelers from China to 48 We will ask you to present a negative proof of the test you took within the hour.