Your Guide to China by Ikky
Source: Times Of India Regular international flights are likely to resume operations from March 15, after remaining suspended for nearly two years. As per the sources, authorities will follow standard operating procedures that are effective at Indian airports for foreign arrivals and departures. Reportedly, the said decision on resuming regular international flights has almost been … Read more
Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng announced at a news conference on Tuesday that Hong Kong will carry out a compulsory nucleic acid testing for COVID-19 for all residents. She has yet to reveal a date for the testing to start. Source: China Daily
In order to better prevent and control the epidemic, as well as to further enhance the ability of mobile government services, the Jinxinban “津心办” APP recently added the query function of nucleic acid test results for foreign reidents of Tianjin. You can download the Jinxinban “津心办” APP for your mobile from here: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/%E6%B4%A5%E5%BF%83%E5%8A%9E/id1290112555 Android: … Read more
An COVID-19 patient was investigated by the police for allegedly violating infectious disease control policy after his return from Hong Kong, the Shanghai government said today. The patient arrived from Hong Kong, which is currently hit hard by the pandemic, on February 13 and took a high-speed train from Zhuhai in south China’s Guangdong Province … Read more
Scientists in China have developed a molecular system that can deliver COVID19 test results in under four minutes. A research team from Shanghai-based Fudan University mentioned this portable prototype device in a study published recently in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, saying it can detect the traces of COVID19 related genetic material quickly and accurately. … Read more
During Chinese New Year (January 31 to February 6), there will be no updates on the blog. I will be back to start new posts from February 7. Until then, 新年快乐 and 虎年大吉！！
Foreigners over the age of 18 and residents from Hong Kong and Macau in Shanghai can register for COVID-19 booster shots beginning from today at 8:00 PM, Shanghai health authorities announced this morning, and inoculations will commence tomorrow. Also, vaccination reservations for foreign minors and children from Hong Kong and Macau between the ages of … Read more
The Shanghai government on Monday announced booster shot plans for the city’s Taiwan residents who are over 18 years old, starting from 8pm on January 24th; and vaccination plans for Taiwan residents aged between 3 and 11, which kicks off on Tuesday. Taiwan residents who hold the Mainland Travel Permit can make vaccination and booster … Read more
Those entering China via Shanghai have been ordered to be put under strict observation for seven days after 14 days of quarantine in designated hotels, the municipal anti-epidemic authority said Monday. Those with Shanghai as their destination and a fixed residence in the city with only one person or a family have been asked to … Read more
Under the Chinese Labor Act, the sick leave in China is established for employees who suffer from non-work-related illness or injury. During the period of medical treatment, the employer shall not terminate the employment contract and shall pay sick leave wages. In this article, we will explain a few rules about taking the sick leave … Read more