1 January, 2023: China's National Health Commission (NHC) released a statement following the online conference stating that the Chinese officials and World Health Organization experts discussed the current COVID-19 status, treatment, and vaccinations.
On December 30, a high-level conference was held between WHO and China to discuss the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, to gather more data on the matter, and to provide WHO's expertise and additional support.
China's National Health Commission (NHC) released a statement following the online conference stating that the Chinese officials and World Health Organization experts discussed the current COVID-19 status, treatment, and vaccines. To try stop the pandemic as soon as possible, they decided to keep exchanging technical information, it stated.
WHO once more requested regular sharing of precise and up-to-date data on the condition, including more genetic sequencing data, data on disease impact, such as hospitalisations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions, and deaths, as well as data on vaccinations prescribed and vaccination status, particularly in vulnerable individuals and those over 60. WHO emphasized the value of vaccinations and booster shots to safeguard against serious illness and death for those at higher risk.
In advance of the Chinese New Year, Beijing decided to remove all travel restrictions, including the requirement for arriving travelers to undergo quarantine, effective January 8. This decision has alarmed people all over the world. During this time, it's predicted that millions of Chinese people will take vacations all over the world.