The European Union on Wednesday "strongly encouraged" its member states to impose pre-departure COVID-19 testing of passengers from China
Officials worry that over the holiday, millions of urban dwellers will spread the virus to relatives in the countryside, which often lacks medical infrastructure
While the measure will not prevent the spread of the virus, it will give a glimpse into the scale of China's outbreak and whether new variants are emerging there
The data is needed to analyze and understand the global evolution of COVID-19 and the emergence of concerning mutations
China has been asked to share data on hospitalizations, deaths and vaccinations
United States, France, South Korea among governments that have announced measures amid surge in infections in China
Government says aim is to help 'verify that the data we receive from China is accurate'
Australian health authorities said Sunday that from Jan 5. all air travelers from mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within two days of their departure
The country’s seen a surge in infections
WHO again urges China to share more COVID data
Rise in infections in China has triggered concern around the globe
Samples from international aircraft could track emerging new variants
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