More countries have tightened laws amid increasing cases of covid in China. The countries of Spain, South Korea and Israel have announced that they will conduct covid tests on travelers from China. Spain is the second EU country to announce covid testing of visitors.
After the US, India and Italy, more countries are tightening the Covid laws. Those who are fully vaccinated can skip the tests. But some Chinese vaccines are not accepted in Spain. A covid negative certificate is required to enter the UK from China.
South Korean Prime Minister Han Duk-soo said passengers from China would need a negative PCR or antigen test certificate before boarding flights to South Korea. He added that they will have to undergo a PCR test on the first day of their arrival in South Korea.
At the same time, Israel has ordered foreign airlines not to allow people to travel from China unless the test results are negative. It has also asked its own citizens in China to avoid unnecessary travel. Not all countries have announced restrictions. According to reports, countries like Germany, Australia, France and Portugal have not yet issued guidelines.
Story Highlights: Spain South Korea and Israel tighten covid rules