China bans entry of non-Chinese nationals from UK, Belgium amid second wave of COVID-19

Beijing on vember 4 anunced a ban on entry of British nationals into China due to COVID-19 pandemic. ban would also apply to those currently holding a valid visa or residence permits. Chinese Embassy in country said that it will longer issue a certified health declaration form to n-Chinese nationals in United Kingdom. move comes amid second wave of COVID-19 pandemic that has hit United Kingdom and a large chunk of Europe.  

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'Suspension is temporary' 

"Entry by holders of diplomatic, service, courtesy, or C visas will t be affected. Foreign nationals visiting China for emergency needs may apply for visas at Chinese Embassy or Consulates. Entry by n-Chinese nationals in UK with visas issued after 3 vember 2020 will t be affected. suspension is a temporary response necessitated by current situation of Covid-19," Chinese Embassy in UK informed. 

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Beijing has also barred arrivals from Belgium, India, and Philippines in order to safeguard against cross-border transmission. Meanwhile, Chinese and foreign nationals heing to China from or via Belgium, are required to take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests and n apply for a certified health declaration form before boarding flight. "It is recommended that passengers bounding for China avoid transiting via Belgium," Embassy in Belgium said. 

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Europe is currently witnessing second wave of COVID-19 pandemic raging havoc across region with several countries reimposing lockdowns to block spre. COVID-19 pandemic, which originated from China, has infected over 48 million people and has killed 1.23 million worldwide. 

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