Japan to add Macau to negative COVID test rules for China entries

Japan will add travelers flying directly from Macau to rules on entries from China requiring they present a negative test before departure, the government said Monday, amid surging cases in China.

The change going into effect Thursday means travelers from the Chinese territory must present a negative coronavirus test within 72 hours of departing for Japan as well as undergo a PCR or high-sensitivity antigen test upon entry.

Japan implemented the same requirements to travelers from mainland China on Sunday, when China reopened its borders and abandoned quarantine measures in a full departure fr...