The UK is set to follow other countries by requiring travellers from China to be tested for Covid-19.The PA news agency understands the UK Government is expected to announce a requirement for a negative pre-departure test, amid concerns about surging case numbers in the Asian country.Ministers had said the situation was being kept under review as Beijing announced plans to start reissuing passports and visas for overseas trips.

The UK is set to follow other countries by requiring travellers from China to be tested for Covid-19.The PA news agency understands the UK Government is expected to announce a requirement for a negative pre-departure test, amid concerns about surging case numbers in the Asian country.Ministers had said the situation was being kept under review as Beijing announced plans to start reissuing passports and visas for overseas trips.