Travellers from China to require negative Covid-19 test to enter UK

It is understood that the Government has moved to align with the US, in part due to concerns about the lack of reliable Covid-19 data from China.

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The UK is set to follow other countries by requiring travellers from China to be tested for Covid-19.

The PA news agency understands the UK Government is expected to announce a requirement for a negative pre-departure test, amid concerns about surging case numbers in the Asian country.