The missive from the EU’s Integrated Political Crisis Response group (IPCR) on Wednesday (4 January) aligns with an earlier recommendation from the European Commission, and comes just days before China reopens its borders for international travel on Sunday (8 January).
The IPCR also recommends all passengers on flights between China and the EU wear face coverings, and that EU governments introduce random Covid testing for passengers arriving from China. It also suggests screening wastewater at airports with routes arriving from China.
