China seeks to minimise Covid-19 risk during travel rush

A worker in a protective suit walks near a plane of Air China airlines at Beijing Capital International Airport as coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreaks continue in Beijing, on Friday, January 6, 2023. - Reuters

BEIJING, Jan 6 (AP): China is seeking to minimise the possibility of a major new Covid-19 outbreak during this month’s Lunar New Year travel rush following the end of most pandemic containment measures.

The Transportation Ministry on Friday called on travellers to reduce trips and gatherings, particularly if they involve elderly people, pregnant women, small children and those with underlying conditions.