The German Foreign Ministry said in a notice posted on its website on Thursday that “people who have recovered from a new coronavirus infection, despite being able to show proof of a negative polymerase chain reaction, proof of a serum antibody IgM test and a green QR code, will be required to be quarantined for several weeks and undergo a series of tests when entering the country.”
In addition, “those who are unaware of the new coronavirus and have antibodies in their bodies” will also be quarantined. Passengers traveling to China on the same flight as the infected person must also undergo the same quarantine measures. “The medical measures taken by the Chinese side are invasive and include daily blood tests as well as frequent CT tests.” The German Foreign Ministry said it is “not recommended” to travel to China at this Time if it is not necessary.
Entrants need to be quarantined for two to four weeks
A positive antibody test would have proved that the person had recovered from the new coronavirus infection and may have been immune, but sources in Beijing said those who tested positive would also be placed in quarantine. However, there has been no official confirmation of this information. Sources in diplomatic circles said one of the arrivals had been vaccinated and thus had antibodies in his system and was in trouble. The Süddeutsche Zeitung reported that a German citizen who entered China in January reported that he had previously been infected with the new coronavirus but had recovered. However, he has been quarantined in a hospital because he tested positive for antibodies. The newspaper said another German citizen and a citizen of another country have also encountered the same situation.
Since last March, the Chinese side has blocked the border. However, those with a valid residence permit to travel to China for work or Family reunification are still allowed to enter the country. Those who have overstayed their residence permits can reapply for entry visas. However, they are subject to a series of checks before travelling to China by air. Upon arrival in China, they will be quarantined in a designated hotel or other facility for two to four weeks. A recent poll released by the German Chamber of Commerce in China shows that German companies generally believe that the biggest problem they are facing is the entry restrictions from China.
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