Prognosis

Europe Health Officials Oppose Restrictions on China Travel

Stance differs from policy taking shape in US, Italy and Japan
EU health systems are handling current Covid loads fine: ECDC

WATCH: The US will require airline passengers coming from China to show negative Covid-19 tests. Jordan Fabian reports.Source: Bloomberg

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By Tim Loh

December 29, 2022 at 2:55 PM UTC

Updated on

December 29, 2022 at 3:39 PM UTC

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European health officials called screenings and restrictions on travelers from China unjustified, a stark contrast to the growing number of countries calling for tougher measures.

Europeans have high levels of protection against Covid-19, and health systems on the continent can handle the current load of infections, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said Thursday.