Coronavirus: China Imposes Entry Ban, Cancels All Visas
March 27, 2020
6:31 am
China’s Foreign Ministry announced Friday the temporary suspension of all entries into the country from Saturday.
The entry restriction came as the coronavirus pandemic hits over 540,000 people worldwide and the United States upstaged China and Italy as the new epicentre of the virus.
” It is a temporary measure that China is compelled to take in light of the outbreak situation and the practices of other countries,” the foreign ministry said in a statement..
The restriction affects foreign nationals holding valid visas or residence permits.
However, it exempted entry with diplomatic service, courtesy or C visas.
Also exempted from …
