Updates on the coronavirus BF.7 variant: A senior health official reported on Wednesday that a woman and her six-year-old daughter who had travelled back from China via Colombo had tested positive for COVID-19 at the Madurai airport in Tamil Nadu. Chief Executive John Lee also announced that Hong Kong would eliminate all mandatory PCR tests for incoming visitors.
State governments are conducting Covid-19 readiness drills at hospitals, and some, like Karnataka, have reinstated the requirement that masks be worn in public and enclosed settings. Additionally, airlines have been requested to ensure Covid’s proper conduct. Beginning on January 8, China will no longer require visitors to enter quarantine, taking a significant step toward loosening restrictions on its borders, which have been largely closed since 2020. Keep checking back for additional information on the BF.7 version.
