Australia requires negative Covid test for China arrivals

Australia on Sunday became the latest country to announce travellers from China would require a negative Covid-19 test before arrival, citing a "lack of comprehensive information" from Beijing about a wave of cases hitting the country.

Health Minister Mark Butler said the move -- which will take effect from January 5 -- was being made "to safeguard Australia from the risk of potential new emerging variants" and "in recognition of the rapidly evolving situation in China".