After nearly three years of intense pandemic border restrictions, China will end quarantine measures for foreign visitors as of January 8, the country's&nbsp;top health authority said on Monday. In an online post, the National Health Commission stated that travellers would only need to have a PCR test done 48 hours prior to their trip in order to enter China.

This is in the midst of an increase in instances recorded in China. With the countrywide Covid wave, China is under tremendous stress since the healthcare systems cannot handle the influx of individuals needing care in the hospitals.

Beijing has been gradually easing its zero-Covid policy, with this statement coming after it unexpectedly ended forced testing and lockdowns earlier this month.

"According to the national health quarantine law, infectious disease quarantine measures will no longer be taken against inbound travellers and goods," the National Health Commission (NHC) said.

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"People must take a PCR test in the 48 hours before arriving in China," the notice said, adding that restrictions limiting the number of international flights will also be abolished.

The NHC stated in a separate notice on Monday that the measures would go into effect on January 8 when Covid would be demoted from the top category of infectious illnesses, Class A, to a second tier Class B.

China has up until recently maintained stringent controls and essentially isolated itself from the rest of the world, in contrast to the majority of the rest of the globe where people have learned to live with the epidemic.

(With inputs from agencies)

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After nearly three years of intense pandemic border restrictions, China will end quarantine measures for foreign visitors as of January 8, the country's top health authority said on Monday.

After nearly three years of intense pandemic border restrictions, China will end quarantine measures for foreign visitors as of January 8, the country's top health authority said on Monday. In an online post, the National Health Commission stated that travellers would only need to have a PCR test done 48 hours prior to their trip in order to enter China. This is in the midst of an increase in instances recorded in China. With the countrywide Covid wave, China is under tremendous stress since the healthcare systems cannot handle the influx of individuals needing care in the hospitals. Beijing has been gradually easing its zero-Covid policy, with this statement coming after it unexpectedly ended forced testing and lockdowns earlier this month. "According to the national health quarantine law, infectious disease quarantine measures will no longer be taken against inbound travellers and goods," the National Health Commission (NHC) said. × "People must take a PCR test in the 48 hours before arriving in China," the notice said, adding that restrictions limiting the number of international flights will also be abolished. The NHC stated in a separate notice on Monday that the measures would go into effect on January 8 when Covid would be demoted from the top category of infectious illnesses, Class A, to a second tier Class B. China has up until recently maintained stringent controls and essentially isolated itself from the rest of the world, in contrast to the majority of the rest of the globe where people have learned to live with the epidemic. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Even as the number of coronavirus cases have been continuously rising, the United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. &nbsp;

Numerous celebrations&nbsp;will take place throughout the year. The&nbsp;first event will begin&nbsp;on Monday and the&nbsp;celebration&nbsp;will culminate in a four-day bank holiday weekend for the UK from June 2 to 5.

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In the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, a military parade, neighbourhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert will be held. &nbsp;

This comes as around 1.227 million people tested positive for COVID-19 last week, 10.6 per cent more than the week before. The number of deaths was up 38.3 per cent on a week before at 1,271. &nbsp;

The recent surge in the number of cases has been linked to the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The death rates have been lower than previous waves of the disease. &nbsp;

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On February 6, Elizabeth will become the first monarch to reign for seven decades in British history. &nbsp;

As the doctors had recently advised 95-year-old queen to get more rest, it is unclear which events she will attend. &nbsp;

According to the palace, there will be around 2,00,000 neighbourhood events across the UK.&nbsp; &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Even as the number of coronavirus cases have been continuously rising, the United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne, Buckingham Palace said on Monday.

Even as the number of coronavirus cases have been continuously rising, the United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. Numerous celebrations will take place throughout the year. The first event will begin on Monday and the celebration will culminate in a four-day bank holiday weekend for the UK from June 2 to 5. Also Read: As Queen extends stay, UK cops apply to turn Windsor Castle into 'no-fly' zone In the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, a military parade, neighbourhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert will be held. This comes as around 1.227 million people tested positive for COVID-19 last week, 10.6 per cent more than the week before. The number of deaths was up 38.3 per cent on a week before at 1,271. The recent surge in the number of cases has been linked to the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The death rates have been lower than previous waves of the disease. Also Read: Harassed by hospital over cross necklace for years, Christian nurse wins lawsuit in UK On February 6, Elizabeth will become the first monarch to reign for seven decades in British history. As the doctors had recently advised 95-year-old queen to get more rest, it is unclear which events she will attend. According to the palace, there will be around 2,00,000 neighbourhood events across the UK. (With inputs from agencies)

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