The European Union (EU) will ask all passengers leaving China for member states to have a negative Covid-19 test carried out no more than 48 hours before leaving the country, they will carry out wastewater tests on planes and airports and will also random tests upon arrival in the EU before the easing of travel restrictions by China as of January 8.
This is stated in the institutional declaration of the Swedish Council presidency after the meeting of the Member States on Wednesday, in the presence of the Schengen associated countries, within the framework of the integrated political response to the crises to discuss the epidemiological situation in China and the coordinated EU response to the outbreak of coronavirus infections.
I also know recommend the use of a mask on flights to or from China and it has been agreed to advise incoming and outgoing international travelers, as well as aircraft and airport personnel, in relation to personal hygiene and health measures.
[Un chino que dio positivo en Covid al llegar a Corea del Sur, en busca y captura tras huir del aeropuerto]
Member States will also continue to promote the exchange of vaccines, including booster doses, in particular among the most vulnerable population groups.
This statement supports the recommendations made this Tuesday by the European Commission after the meeting of the Health Security Committee (CSS), in which the possibility of carrying out pre-flight tests on travelers from China was already raised.
EU health authorities, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) will continue to monitor the epidemiological situation in the EU and developments in China, including the level of data sharing, in order to ensure EU coordination of measures deemed necessary.
