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[Wuhan Pneumonia] More than 10 countries, such as the United States and Australia, have imposed entry control on China

2020-02-02T15:16:08.053Z


The outbreak of the new coronavirus pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan, China in 2019 continues, and countries have taken measures to stop the epidemic and withdraw its expatriates stranded in Wuhan and Hubei. Many countries have successively "sealed" and banned Chinese citizens


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Written by: Ling Junxian

2020-02-02 20:53

Last updated: 2020-02-02 23:12

The outbreak of pneumonia caused by the "2019 New Coronavirus" (2019-nCoV) in China has taken measures to prevent the virus from "importing" and to withdraw its expatriates stranded in Wuhan and Hubei. Many countries have "sealed customs" one after another, prohibiting Chinese citizens or people who have been to China from entering the country. Some countries have also suspended visas to Chinese tourists.

Wuhan Pneumonia: The United States, New Zealand, and Australia have successively "sealed" customs, prohibiting Chinese citizens or people who have been to China from entering. (Reuters)

Entry control and quarantine measures:

United States: Trump signed an executive order on February 1 stating a state of public health emergency and barring any foreigner visiting China within the past 14 days from entering. U.S. residents and immediate family members are not subject to this limit, but they can only enter the country through certain customs when they return to China, and they must segregate themselves for 14 days. Once they have been to Hubei, they must be quarantined for 14 days.

New Zealand: New Zealand announced on February 2 that it will ban all foreigners who have visited China. The ban came into effect on February 3, and those who have left the country or have been transiting in the country cannot enter New Zealand within 14 days. New Zealand citizens and permanent residents and their immediate family members can still enter New Zealand, but they need to be isolated for 14 days after returning home.

Australia: From February 1 onwards, no one except Australian citizens, Australian residents, dependants, legal guardians or spouses will be allowed to enter the country. Everyone who travels from China to Australia must be isolated for 14 days.

Mongolia: Close all ports to and from China until March 2. Citizens of Mongolia, who are still in China, can return to China before February 6, but non-Chinese foreigners will not be able to enter Mongolia through China.

North Korea: From January 22, all foreign tourists will be temporarily suspended. At the same time, epidemic prevention work will be strictly carried out at borders, ports, airports and other places, and people who have left the country will be tested.

Russia: Russia announced on February 1 that it would stop visa-free travel for Chinese and stop issuing work visas to Chinese. The country also closed the Far East border with China until February 7.

Singapore: From 11:59 pm on February 1, all visitors who have been to China in the past 14 days are prohibited from entering. Exempt persons include Singapore citizens, permanent residents and long-term licensees, but the government requires them to apply for 14 days of "absent leave". The government also suspended the issuance of Chinese visitor visas, and previously issued short-term visas and multiple-entry visas were also revoked.

Wuhan pneumonia: Many countries or regions have taken measures to stop the epidemic and withdrew their expatriates stranded in Wuhan and Hubei. (AFP)

Indonesia : Indonesia announced on February 2 that passengers who have been in China for 14 days or more will be banned from entering the country immediately, and those who transfer to other countries through Indonesia are also limited.

Philippines: President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a temporary travel ban on all travelers from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau on February 2. The ban covers not only Chinese citizens, but also all travelers from China to the Philippines, regardless of their nationality. Filipinos and Filipino residents returning from China will be quarantined on the 14th.

Papua New Guinea: All Asian tourists are banned from entering on January 29.

Israel: Israel banned flights from China into the country on January 30 until further notice; all Israeli citizens returning from China must be quarantined at home for two weeks. The country further banned all travelers who have arrived in China in the past 14 days.

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Iraq: Multiple airports impose entry restrictions on Chinese citizens or passengers from China. Iraq banned all foreigners from China on February 2.

(Kuwait: Kuwait) The country's flights between China and Hong Kong were suspended on January 30. At the same time, people who have visited China or Hong Kong in the past 14 days are prohibited from entering, including Kuwaiti citizens.

Malaysia: The Malaysian government issued a temporary ban on January 27, banning visitors from Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, or cities near Hubei Province.

South Korea: The Prime Minister announced on February 2 that the foreigners who had visited Hubei Province, China within 14 days would be completely banned from entering the country on the 4th. The government will require South Korean citizens who have visited Hubei to isolate themselves for 14 days.

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Wuhan Pneumonia: Italy announced on January 31 that it will suspend all flights to and from China. The picture shows the passengers at Rome Airport that day. (AFP)

Grounding and suspension of visas

Vietnam: The Vietnamese government announced on January 30 that it will suspend the issuance of visas to Chinese tourists, and subsequently suspend all Vietnam flights to and from China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Authorities have since "lifted" Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Myanmar: On February 1, Myanmar will suspend the issuance of visas for tourists from China.

Italy: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced on January 31 that Italy has entered a state of emergency and suspended all flights to and from China. It is the first EU country to take this precaution.

Indonesia : February 2 announced that the government will stop issuing visas to Chinese citizens free of charge and suspend visas to those who live in mainland China.

Indonesia introduced restrictions on the entry of Chinese tourists on February 2. Even passengers who used the country to transfer to other countries were restricted. The picture shows a photo released by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On February 2nd, Indonesian citizens who returned to Hanading International Airport in Batam, Indonesia by chartered flight from Wuhan, China, received antibacterial sprays from employees. (AP)

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Source: hk1

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