China Widens Testing Blitz After Mail Suspected for Covid

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China is ramping up its coronavirus testing regime after linking at least two omicron cases at opposite ends of the country to international parcels.

Residents in southern city of Guangzhou who received overseas mail between Jan. 16 and 19 were told Wednesday to take a coronavirus test within three days. Additionally, local authorities are rolling out a free program from Thursday that will see anyone who has accepted an international package tested within three to seven days.