Regulations and Government
China Steps Up Monitoring Activity for Zika Virus
Reports to quarantine officials are required when arriving with flu-like symptoms.

China is stepping up its monitoring requirements for general aviation arrivals in the wake of the Zika virus outbreak. Authorities are calling for people to report any flu-like symptoms or any other symptoms of the Zika virus to the quarantine office when arriving from an area linked to the Zika virus outbreak. In addition, officials may come aboard such arrivals to carry out a visual inspection, Robert Moya, manager of Universal Weather and Aviation’s “X-ray” team, told AIN.

Authorities are also requiring the declaration of any articles that could carry the virus, such as microbes, human tissues, biological products and blood. Insects and animals that could transmit infectious diseases–such mosquitoes, rodents and cockroaches–are forbidden, according to the latest Chinese alert, which adds, “Any violations will incur the due legal responsibilities.”

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