The U.S. government is concerned about COVID surges in China and a lack of transparency from the Chinese government, and as a result is considering imposing new restrictions on travelers coming to the U.S. from China, according to U.S. officials.
Travelers walk with their luggage through the Beijing Capital International Airport, Dec 27, 2022 in Beijing, China.The U.S. government is concerned about COVID surges in China and a lack of transparency from the Chinese government, resulting in the U.S. considering imposing new restrictions on travelers coming to the U.S. from China, according to U.S. officials.
The officials noted that public health officials in the U.S. have been talking with partners around the world about “their concerns about this and potential steps that can be taken to monitor the surge of COVID cases effectively and identify any potential variants of concern.”Travelers walk with their luggage through the Beijing Capital International Airport, Dec 27, 2022 in Beijing, China.
“The U.S. is following the science and advice of public health experts, consulting with partners and considering taking similar steps we can take to protect the American people,” the officials said.
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