VOICED : El giro de la política china anticovid genera nerviosismo en todo el mundo

The US is considering travel restrictions for travelers from China after China announced the removal of quarantine requirements for international visitors starting January 8. This decision led to a surge in international flight bookings by Chinese citizens. Countries like Japan and India have imposed PCR test requirements for travelers from China. The rise in infections in China, following the dismantling of key health policies, has raised concerns among US officials about the lack of genomic data and potential new variants. China has acknowledged the difficulty in tracing the current outbreak's origin and has adjusted its criteria for counting pandemic-related deaths. The situation in China is described as predictable and under control, with quarantine requirements for incoming travelers being gradually reduced and eventually eliminated.

What prompted the United States to consider travel restrictions on visitors from China?

• Increased travel from India

• A surge in COVID-19 cases in the US

• Beijing's removal of quarantine requirements for international visitors

• A new variant of the virus in Europe

Which countries have decided to require PCR tests for travelers from China?

• United States and Canada

• Japan and India

• Brazil and Argentina

• Australia and New Zealand

What concerns do U.S. officials have regarding the COVID-19 situation in China?

• China's economic growth

• High vaccination rates in China

• Lack of genomic data and potential new variants

• China's travel restrictions on other countries

What has Beijing admitted regarding the current COVID-19 outbreak?

• It is under complete control

• It is impossible to trace the origin

• It is caused by a new variant

• It is declining rapidly

How has China's quarantine policy for incoming travelers changed since March 2020?

• It was increased to two weeks

• It was extended to one month

• It has remained the same

• It was gradually reduced and then eliminated