This is a big policy change from China, a major step toward fully reopening travel with the rest of the world.

Currently, arriving passengers must quarantine for

  • five days at a hotel
  • then followed by three days at home
  • down from a full 3 week quarantine period

China's National Health Commission announced on Monday that there would be no more quarantine requirement.

  • people arriving in China will still need a negative virus test 48 hours before departure
  • passengers will be required to wear protective masks on board
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