Citing a lack of epidemiological information and genomic sequencing data from China, Australian health minister Mark Butler said the government has decided out of an abundance of caution to require visitors to present a negative test taken within 48 hours of their departure.The government is also considering additional measures including testing wastewater from airplanes and voluntary sampling at airports for arrivals, Butler told a news conference.
“I want to stress that the government welcomes the resumption of travel between Australia and China. I also want to stress that this is a temporary measure, reflecting the lack of comprehensive information right now about the situation in China,” said Butler. The World Health Organization on Friday once again urged China’s health officials to regularly share specific and real-time information on the COVID-19 situation in the country, as it continues to assess the latest surge in infections.
Namibia and South Africa are still waiting for approval from the west🤣🤣🤣 this politicans are an insult to the African founders.
It will be reckless of countries not to do the same, the people in China were celebrating the incoming year without restrictions, now they are allowed to go as they wish,if countries are concerned with their citizens, they shouldn't allow people from China to enter without tests
And what is South Africa doing?
Africa should demand the same