Chinese flock to travel sites after Covid border curbs lifted but 'sick doctors forced to work'

From next month, inbound travellers will no longer need to quarantine for five days at a hotel, but Covid infections are continuing to climb

, the country’s healthcare system is overwhelmed by rising infection, and doctors and nurses are reportedly being forced to work while sick.

From 8 January, inbound travellers will no longer need to quarantine. Currently they need to spend five days at a hotel followed by three days at home. Data from Trip.com showed outbound flights bookings were up 254 per cent on Tuesday from the day before.

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