Paris: France has extended the mandatory covid test for those coming from China till February 15. The government issued an order in this regard on Saturday. The action is taken considering the current covid situation in China. Earlier it was decided to conduct compulsory covid test till January 31.
On December 30, the government ordered that those above 11 years of age coming from China to France should present a Covid-negative certificate 48 hours before travel. According to the order, people above six years of age must wear a mask on the plane and people who test positive for Covid-19 must self-monitor.
After the zero covid policy was relaxed, the spread of covid in China was severe. Following this, countries including France have made the RTPCR test mandatory for passengers coming from China. Apart from France, Britain, Spain, South Korea and Israel have also imposed restrictions on travelers from China.