The Netherlands will require travelers from China to show proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test before they are allowed into the country, the Dutch government said on Friday.
The requirement, which will be active as of Tuesday, follows recommendations made by the European Union earlier this week, which were already adopted by a range of countries including neighboring Belgium and Germany.
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