China shortens COVID quarantine time for international travellers

In accordance with the latest version of the protocol to prevent the COVID-19 spread in China, the rules have been changed in relation to persons who had close contacts with the sick and those who come to the country from abroad, El.kz reports with reference to the Xinhua news agency.

Quarantine at centralized facilities has been cut to seven days from 14, and subsequent at-home health monitoring has been reduced to three days from seven, the National Health Commission said. 

The latest guidelines from the health authority also eased quarantine requirements for close contacts of people who have tested positive for the new coronavirus.