ISTANBUL: Japan announced today (Feb 27) that it will end the mandatory requirement of Covid-19 tests for travelers arriving in the country from China.
"The government will adopt a selective approach to testing visitors from China instead of examining each of them," Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a news conference.
The new policy will be adopted from Wednesday, Anadolu Agency quoted Kyodo News reported.
Last month, Japan imposed restrictions on travelers, asking for negative Covid-19 tests from arrivals from China.
In retaliation, Beijing suspended visa issuance to Japanese citizens, which was later resumed.
China dumped its 'zero-Covid' policy in Dec last year, allowing full international travel. — BERNAMA