China tightens examination measures to prevent the import of monkeypox virus


BEIJING: The General Administration of Customs said on Friday (Aug 16) morning that it will tighten examination measures for incoming travellers with a high risk of contracting monkeypox after the World Health Organization declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency on Wednesday.

The administration said that for incoming travellers from countries and regions affected by monkeypox, those who have had contact with monkeypox patients or have experienced fever, headache, back pain, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, rash, mucosal lesions, and other suspicious symptoms should report their situation to customs officials upon entry.

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