The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that it will implement on January 5, 2023, a requirement for a negative SARS-CoV-2 test or documentation of COVID-19 recovery for air passengers boarding flights to the U.S. originating from the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
The CDC announced this program on December 28, 2022, to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the recent surge in cases in the PRC.
Coronavirus Testing Required for China's Visitors
Genital Herpes and HIV Coinfection Can be Costly
A recent peer-reviewed study estimated economic and quality-of-life losses due to genital herpes in 90 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which can be extensive, especially considering the lifelong nature of herpes.
These researchers stated that even under the most conservative assumptions (1 visit per yr), economic losses due to genital herpes in LMICs could be as large as US$39 billion.
U.S. to Require Negative COVID-19 Test For Chinese Visitor Entry
The new rule, set to go into effect on Jan. 5, was created in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases in China
Molnupiravir Does Not Reduce COVID-19-Related Hospitalization, Death
No reduction in COVID-19-associated hospitalizations or deaths seen among high-risk, vaccinated adults