Morocco Bans All Arrivals From China Until Further Notice Amid Soaring COVID Cases

Travellers walk with their luggage at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport on Dec. 30, 2022. Authorities around the world are imposing or considering curbs on travelers from China as COVID-19 cases there surge following its relaxation of zero-COVID rules. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

Morocco has imposed an entry ban on all travelers from China due to the soaring COVID-19 infection rate in the country following Beijing’s abrupt u-turn on its strict zero-COVID policy.

Morocco’s Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement that the entry ban would apply to all arrivals from China, regardless of their nationality, and will take effect from Jan. 3 until further notice.