BEIJING: China denied entry to some travelers from Britain, the place extra folks have died from COVID-19 than anyplace else in Europe, in a partial closure of its borders this week once more as new coronavirus instances flared around the globe.
Due to the pandemic, China has briefly suspended entry of non-Chinese language nationals residing in the UK even when they maintain legitimate visas and residence permits, the Chinese language embassy in Britain stated on Wednesday (Nov 4).
The rejection of non-Chinese language travellers from Britain got here as England entered a month-long lockdown beginning on Thursday after new coronavirus instances exceeded 20,000 a day and its COVID-19 dying toll eclipsed all different nations in Europe.
The suspension was a partial reversal of an easing on Sep 28, when China allowed all foreigners with legitimate residence permits to enter.
In March, China had banned entry of foreigners in response to the epidemic.
Mainland China has additionally began to tighten among the most stringent necessities on this planet on inbound travellers arriving from different overseas locations.
Beginning on Nov 6, all passengers from the US, France and Germany certain for mainland China should take each a nucleic acid take a look at and a blood take a look at for antibodies in opposition to the coronavirus.
The exams have to be achieved not more than 48 hours earlier than boarding.
Comparable necessities have been imposed on travelers from nations corresponding to Australia, Singapore, and Japan, efficient Nov 8.
