U. S. To lift covid testing restrictions on travelers from china as early as friday
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The U.S. will lift COVID testing restrictions for travelers from China, the Washington Post first reported and Axios has confirmed. THE BIG PICTURE: The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention announced in December a negative test requirement for travelers from the country, which began on Jan. 5 after China saw a spike in coronavirus cases following Beijing's
loosening of travel restrictions. * Under the requirement, all travelers from China who are 2 years old and older must return a negative test no more than two days before their departure
from China, Hong Kong or Macau, per the CDC. WHAT WE'RE WATCHING: The requirement could be lifted as early as Friday, WashPost and other outlets reported. * When contacted for comment,
a CDC spokesperson told Axios they could confirm WashPost's reporting and provide more information when it's available. GO DEEPER: Tourism industry prepares for influx of Chinese
travelers