EU member states recommend new restrictions on passengers from China, but do not sacrifice new regulations for flights.
Bloomberg reported that the meeting held by the EU comprehensive political crisis response to the group on Wednesday (January 4) made relevant suggestions on response to the outbreak of the Chinese epidemic: "Strongly Encourage" requests passengersCrown disease testing is performed before departure, and a mask is encouraged on flights and inspection of wastewater.
The EU's rotating chairman of the country, Sweden, issued a statement saying: "Member states agreed to make suggestions to international passengers and units and airport staff from or going to China, to make suggestions on personal hygiene and health measures."
A spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned earlier that it would counter the country where "political purposes" implemented immigration restrictions on Chinese departure passengers.
Before the EU releases suggestions, the United States, France, Italy, and Spain have announced stricter inbound epidemic prevention measures to passengers from China.A spokesman for the European Commission said that most member states support mandatory pre -testing, and many countries have called on the European Union to adopt a unified policy.
The new suggestions have not been imposed, but member states agree to evaluate the situation in mid -January.
restrictions on the international community have been criticized by the aviation industry.The Director -General of the International Aviation Transport Association (IATA) issued a statement on Wednesday that historical proof of travel restrictions can only push the new infection peak a few days after a few days, but it cannot prevent it from arriving, but it will hinder international exchanges, fighting economy, destroying employmentEssence
He said: "Governments of various countries must make decisions based on scientific facts rather than politics."
