Video / APThere are concerns that the death toll in China could surge after the lifting of most 'zero-Covid' rules. Video / APTravellers from China will continue to be able to come to New Zealand without showing a negative Covid-19 test as other nations, including the US, impose restrictions because of a surge of infections. A Ministry of Health spokesperson said they will however monitor the situation in China alongside global trends. Japan will require a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival for travellers from China, and Malaysia announced new tracking and surveillance measures. Americans were allowed to return home and flights from China were funnelled to selected airports where passengers were screened for illness.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 29, 2022 03:13 UTC