Canada, Australia to impose COVID rules on travelers from China

Australia and Canada have joined a growing list of countries requiring travelers from China to take a COVID-19 test prior to boarding their flight, as China battles a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic, Report informs, citing Bloomberg.

Australian health authorities said Sunday that from January 5. all air travelers from mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macao will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within two days of their departure.

Canadian authorities announced similar measures that will also come into effect January 5 in a statement dated Saturday — a move experts say isn't very effective.