Coronavirus: US screening policy for travellers from China sparks anger, questions on effectiveness

In the short time since China announced that it will remove quarantine requirements and limits on international flights – and begin issuing travel permits – other countries have responded with different approaches to manage an expected outbound surge of travellers from the current epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Some are welcoming the long-sequestered mainland Chinese traveller, while others have thrown up screening hurdles. Criticism ensued, with the US coming in for some of the harshest words.