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The Chinese government has sharply criticized COVID-19 testing requirements being imposed on visitors from China and threatening countermeasures against countries involved.
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The U.S., Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Italy have announced testing requirements for passengers from China.
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In announcing the step, the CDC pointed to the surge in COVID-19 cases in China. The measure will go into effect on Jan. 5 for all passengers over the age of 2.
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Listen: The "What's Health Got to Do With It?" panel takes a closer look at in-fight medical emergencies and how to prevent them.
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Mayor Jerry Demings says rolling back the testing requirement is good news for the local economy, especially the hospitality sector.
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A senior administration official said the mandate expires Sunday at 12:01 a.m. EDT, saying the CDC has determined that it’s no longer necessary.
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Interviews for the poll were conducted last Thursday to Monday, shortly before a federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit.
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The CDC continues to assess public health conditions, and if the agency determines a mandate is necessary, the Justice Department will file an appeal.
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TSA says it will no longer enforce the mandate after a Tampa-based judge's ruling. It didn't take long for major airlines to switch to a mask-optional policy, with some passengers cheering when the change was announced midfight.
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The decision was made in response to the increasing spread of the omicron subvariant and an increase in the seven-day moving average of cases, which have risen by around 25% over the last two weeks.