COVID-19 tests no longer required for travelers to China from Aug 30
2023-08-30Foreign Ministry has announced that beginning on Wednesday, it would no longer require travelers entering China to take a PCR test or an antigen test for COVID-19.
Top disease control body clarifies mask use
2023-04-14China's top disease control authorities clarified on Wednesday that people do not need to wear masks in outdoor spaces and workplaces, on campuses and when working out.
China to resume issuing all types of foreign visas
2023-03-15China's visa offices abroad will resume issuing all types of visas to foreigners on Wednesday to facilitate cross-border travels.
CH.1.1 strain not expected to spread widely, experts say
2023-02-03China had detected 24 imported cases of the new Omicron variant CH.1.1 and its offshoots as of Monday. However, the strain is not expected to spark widespread transmission in the short term, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
China to manage COVID-19 with measures against Class B infectious diseases
2022-12-27China will manage COVID-19 with measures against Class B infectious diseases, instead of Class A infectious diseases, in a major shift of its epidemic response policies.
Guidance on home quarantine for COVID-infected people
2022-12-14Guidance on home quarantine for COVID-infected people