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View all search resultsChinese state-media said COVID testing requirements imposed by several places around the world in response to a surging wave of infections were "discriminatory", in the clearest pushback yet against restrictions that are slowing down its re-opening.
The United States "is following the science and advice of public health experts, consulting with partners, and considering taking similar steps... to protect the American people," said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, citing concern expressed by the WHO as well as measures adopted by Japan, India and Malaysia.
Public demand for COVID-19 vaccines, particularly booster doses, has picked up after a series of conflicting announcements about who would be permitted to engage in the Idul Fitri tradition of mudik (exodus) this year and under what circumstances.
The Group of 20 concluded its first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting on Wednesday with a unanimous agreement on the mutual recognition of digital COVID-19 vaccine certificates, along with a digital verification portal.
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