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The day I’ve been waiting for! Beijing stops looking at COVID-19 test results for people entering supermarkets, buildings, airports

Beijing relaxes epidemic control measures in a lightning strike Green light for people to use the service in the supermarket. airport terminal office building without showing negative COVID test results

Local media groups referred to the Beijing Capital International Airport announcement. and Daxing International Airport in Beijing. It was reported today (December 6) that from December 6 onwards the airport has canceled a check for a negative nucleic acid test certificate for those entering the terminal. People entering the terminal simply scan the QR code of a health certificate and have their body temperature taken.

For passengers who will board the plane Check the nucleic acid testing measures of the destination city.

On the same day, the Beijing municipal government announced the relaxation of COVID-19 control measures for citizens. which will be effective immediately as follows:

– Access to supermarkets, buildings and public spaces A negative COVID test certificate is not required. Just scan the QR code.

-A negative COVID test certificate is not required to enter the community area (village). As for those who live regularly, they do not need to scan the QR code.

-Access to Internet cafes, clubs, bars, mahjong parlours, KTV, sauna, closed buildings or rooms, including restaurants / canteens, fitness centers, elderly care facilities. orphanage Primary school nursery Visitors to these facilities must submit a negative nucleic acid test result within 48 hours and scan a QR code.

People are also advised to protect themselves, wear masks, get vaccinated, and try to avoid gatherings.

After massive protests in several Chinese cities in the past week. China’s epidemic prevention and control authority issued a statement (Nov. 29) reiterating the set of 20 epidemic control measures China implemented in the middle of the month. last november By focusing on the relaxation of the old stricter COVID control measures A few days later, cities Gradually came out to announce the relaxation of epidemic control measures.

In addition, Reuters said, citing close sources, that China could announce another 10 national relaxations to its coronavirus containment measures on Wednesday.

Foreign investor groups welcomed the relaxation of such measures. This will allow China to consolidate its power to drive the economy and help drive global growth.