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Nearly 80 Percent of COVID-19 Cases Among International Arrivals in South Korea Are From China

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Nearly 80 Percent of COVID-19 Cases Among International Arrivals in South Korea Are From China
Health workers guide travelers arriving from China in front of a COVID-19 testing center at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul on Jan. 3, 2023. Jung Yeon-je/AFP via Getty Images
Lisa Bian
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On Jan. 3, the South Korean government announced that travelers from Hong Kong and Macau must provide a negative COVID-19 test from Jan. 7, in addition to arrivals from mainland China, and 76 percent of positive COVID-19 cases at the South Korean border were in Chinese people.

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said that from Saturday, visitors from Hong Kong and Macau would be required to show proof of a negative PCR test within 48 hours of departure, or a negative rapid antigen test within 24 hours when entering Korea. Travelers would be required to upload test results on the Q-CODE website before boarding the plane.

Lisa Bian
Lisa Bian
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Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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