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Coronavirus Vaccine FAQs

Can I travel to mainland China?

China has a zero-tolerance approach to the coronavirus and has closed its borders to most international travel. Travellers to the country must meet a series of requirements, despite the potential long-term economic impact and the nation’s plans to host international events including the Winter Olympics.
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What are the current arrangements for vaccinating children in Hong Kong?

Children aged 12 and above can get the BioNTech jab in Hong Kong. The Sinovac shot is currently available for adults aged 18 or older, but a Hong Kong government advisory panel has recommended that the vaccine could be used on children as young as three.
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What do the new US coronavirus travel rules mean for foreigners?

The US has lifted travel bans on foreign air travellers from more than two dozen countries, while imposing a vaccination requirement for most non-American visitors arriving by plane.
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What are Covid-19 pills and why are they important?

Antiviral pills molnupiravir and paxlovid, developed by US companies Merck and Pfizer, have shown encouraging results in preventing serious forms of Covid-19.
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