China has inched another step closer to shedding COVID-related travel restrictions.
Hong Kong local media outlet HK01 reported that quarantine-free travel between China and Hong Kong will begin in January next year.
From January 9, the borders between the two will reopen for the first time in almost three years.
Rather than quarantining on arrival, Hong Kong citizens arriving in China will only need to self-monitor at home for three days after arrival.
According to Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs Group economists said on Monday, December 12, that, as a result of the opening, Hong Kong could see a 7,6% boost to its GDP as exports and tourism income climbed.
Since February 2020, Hong Kong visitors to China have been limited to a daily quota and have been compelled to undergo hotel quarantine for five days on arrival.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said on Sunday, December 11, that there would soon be a review of that city’s COVID measures as well, including the Leavehomesafe app needed to enter venues.
