Anyang, a city in central China with a population of 5 million, was placed in quarantine on Tuesday January 11, after the appearance of cases of Covid-19. Similar measures have been taken in recent weeks in two other cities in the country. China, which largely contained the epidemic from the start of 2020, follows a policy “zero Covid” which is based on radical measures as soon as a few cases are detected. Follow our live.
The health protocol relaxed at school. Three simple self-tests for contact cases, without obligation of antigen test or PCR: Jean Castex announced, Monday evening, a “simplification” of the health protocol in the face of the risk of disorder in schools. The three self-tests will be free, thanks to a certificate issued by the school. But they will continue to be distributed only in pharmacies.
The vaccination pass examined in the Senate. After an agitated adoption by the deputies, the upper house seized on Tuesday of the bill transforming the health pass into a vaccination pass. Senators should vote on the text at first reading, but with “adjustments”.
LJapan is extending its border restrictions until the end of February. “We will maintain our border control measures until the end of February, while taking the necessary measures from a human point of view and considering the national interest”Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday. Tokyo banned the entry of most foreign nationals into its territory, and imposed a period of quarantine and frequent testing for all who cross the border.