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The moment when the countries of the world closed their borders to the entrance of people from China to stop the coronavirus is now a distant memory, in fact now it is the Asian giant that is barricading its doors to those who come from abroad to avoid it. import cases. Beijing has decided to suspend the travel of all foreigners from Belgium and the United Kingdom in Europe and from Bangladesh and the Philippines in Asia.
Suspended visas
The suspension in the UK affects those in possession of visas or residence permits issued before November 3, with exceptions for diplomats and those who fall into some other categories. In the case of the other three countries, foreign nationals who wish to arrive in China for emergency reasons can apply for visas for special reasons that will be analyzed on a case-by-case basis. The Chinese embassy in London announced that the suspension will be “assessed on the basis of developments in the situation and adjustments will be announced accordingly.” Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that “warnings issued by Chinese embassies in various countries are only temporary measures to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.” Beijing, he added, “has learned from the practices of many countries and has adapted its approach to changes in the situation.”
Restrictions for other countries
Restrictions will also be considered for other countries, some also European. As of Friday, November 6, all passengers from the United States, Germany, the Czech Republic, and France must have tested negative for Covid-19 and one for antibodies within 48 hours of travel. Passengers from Denmark will follow the next day and then starting Sunday, everyone traveling from Australia, Singapore and Japan will be subject to the same rule.
Epidemic under control
The epidemic in China is practically over. Only 28 new cases of coronavirus were registered in the country yesterday, 20 of which correspond to travelers arriving from abroad, while the other 8 local infections from the Xinjiang region (northwest). Regarding the 20 “imported” positives, cases were detected in Shanghai (8), Sichuan (4), Shaanxi (3), Henan (center, 2), Beijing (1), Mongolia Hinterland (1), Fujian (1 ). Added to the 24 asymptomatic patients found in the last 24 hours, the total number of people under observation for risk of Covid-19 remains at 825, of which 485 at risk “imported”. However, there was no new death related to the disease.
