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Travellers at YVR feel lucky after flight out of Hong Kong before COVID test rules
VANCOUVER — Travellers arriving in Vancouver from Hong Kong said they were relieved to be among the last arrivals before Canada's new COVID-19 testing requirements took effect, including one woman who changed her flight to avoid the rules.
Jan 4, 2023 5:30 PM
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China pushes back on air-travel test requirements, but Canadian firms not worried
OTTAWA — The Chinese government is unhappy that Canada and other countries are creating new COVID-19 restrictions for people flying from China, but business groups say the policy won't impact trade.
Jan 3, 2023 9:59 AM
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Beijing threatens response to 'unacceptable' virus measures
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government sharply criticized COVID-19 testing requirements imposed on passengers from China and threatened countermeasures against countries involved, which include the U.S. and several European nations.
Jan 3, 2023 7:00 AM
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Survey finds bleak outlook for Japanese companies in 2023
TOKYO (AP) — Major Japanese companies have grown more pessimistic about the economy, given higher costs and a weaker yen, according to a survey by Kyodo News.
Jan 2, 2023 10:20 PM
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EU to try again for coordination on China COVID-19 policies
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union nations will try again on Wednesday to mold a coordinated approach on if and how authorities should check incoming airline passengers from China for any new COVID-19 variants after several member nations announced indiv
Jan 2, 2023 6:29 PM
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Canada's COVID-19 travel restrictions for China a 'political move,' says expert
An expert says Canada's requirement of a negative COVID-19 test of travellers from China will not help in preventing new variants or the spread of the virus.
Jan 1, 2023 11:29 AM
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B.C.'s Health Minister supports COVID-19 testing for travellers from China
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's health minister says he supports Ottawa's decision to temporarily require people flying from China, Hong Kong and Macao to test negative for COVID-19 before leaving for Canada, beginning in early January.
Dec 31, 2022 6:00 PM
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Ottawa to temporarily require negative COVID-19 test from travellers from China
Ottawa plans to temporarily require people flying from China, Hong Kong and Macao to test negative for COVID-19 before leaving for Canada, beginning in early January.
Dec 31, 2022 2:51 PM
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More European nations tighten COVID rules for China flights
PARIS (AP) — France, Spain and England will implement tougher COVID-19 measures for passengers arriving from China, authorities said Friday.
Dec 30, 2022 1:08 PM
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Unlike U.S., Canada will not require COVID testing for travellers from China
The Canadian government is not imposing any new rules on travellers arriving at Vancouver International Airport from China, where the spread of the Omicron variant is overwhelming hospitals and funeral homes.
Dec 29, 2022 12:03 PM
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