PM flags changes to COVID-19 testing requirement for China travellers after US announcement

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PM flags changes to COVID-19 testing requirement for China travellers after US announcement
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It comes as China started loosening its strict COVID-19 measures after dismantling the long-held zero-COVID policy earlier this month. 9News

due to the surge of infections and the lack of "adequate and transparent information" from the country.

In response to the US's announcement, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia's travel advice hasn't changed yet but health authorities are monitoring the situation. "We are always open to following the health advice, which is what we do with travel to various countries," he said.It comes as China started loosening its strict COVID-19 measures after dismantling the long-held zero-COVID policy earlier this month.

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