The Government is considering what response it might make to China's latest Covid-19 spread after Australia decided to mandate tests for those hoping to travel from China. Photo / Dean PurcellThe Government is considering what response it might make to China's latest Covid-19 spread after Australia decided to mandate tests for those hoping to travel from China. Photo / Dean PurcellThe Government will complete a Covid-19 public health risk assessment of travellers from China after Australia decided to introduce mandatory testing of people coming from there amid a “rapidly developing situation”. “Out of an abundance of caution, travellers from China will need to provide a negative test before their flight. New Zealand has not yet imposed any restrictions on travellers from China despite the moves by Australia and other major countries.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 01, 2023 14:50 UTC