From Jan. 8, visitors will be required to show only a negative P.C.R. test taken within 48 hours. The restrictions had cut the country off from the rest of the world for nearly three years.
Category: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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China to Drop Covid Quarantine for Incoming Travelers
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With ‘Zero Covid,’ China Proved It’s Good at Control. Governance Is Harder.
The New York Times – Business:For a powerful government that has bragged about its command of the country, its absence at a moment of crisis has made the public question its credibility.
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The ‘Tripledemic’ Has Brought Back Peak-Covid Fears and Social Tensions
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Just as masks were coming off and people were getting comfortable with prepandemic habits, the tripledemic has brought back some familiar fears and social tensions.
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As Cases Spread, China’s Low Covid Death Toll Convinces No One
The New York Times – Business:China’s murky statistics are fueling widespread public distrust. Its narrow definition of Covid deaths “will very much underestimate the true death toll,” the W.H.O. says.
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At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight
The New York Times – Business:In Nuremberg, the stalls are open without Covid restrictions, and big crowds are returning to sip mulled wine and socialize. But amid economic uncertainty, visitors are spending less.
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Onstage, It’s Finally Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Again
The New York Times – Music:After one holiday season lost to the pandemic and another curtailed by Omicron, seasonal staples including “The Nutcracker,” “A Christmas Carol” and “Messiah” are back in force.
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China’s Abrupt Covid Pivot Leaves Many Without Medicines
The New York Times – Business:Millions are desperate to get their hands on fever-reducing drugs and antivirals such as Pfizer’s Paxlovid as infections across China outpace supplies.
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Our Top Travel Stories, Tips and Photos From 2022
The New York Times – Travel:Long-postponed trips sometimes fizzled into staycations as Covid lurked and costs rose. But when we were finally able to travel, we were dazzled anew.
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The ‘Tripledemic’ Holiday: How to Fly More Safely (Hint: Wear a Mask)
The New York Times – Travel:Case counts of Covid, the flu and R.S.V. are ticking up. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on flying during the holiday season.