The requirement has been in place since Jan. 5.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in December a negative test requirement for travelers from the country, which began on Jan.
5 after China saw a spike in coronavirus cases following Beijing'sUnder the requirement, all travelers from China who are 2 years old and older must return a negative test no more than two days before their departure from China, Hong Kong or Macau, per the CDC.When contacted for comment, a CDC spokesperson told Axios they could confirm WashPost's reporting and provide more information when it's available.
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