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China Specific Risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

11 May 2022

China has reported a recent increase in case numbers and/or emerging or known variants of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Shanghai Municipality and Jilin Province.

Following a review of the public health risk assessment process, Shanghai Municipality and Jilin Province has now changed to having a high risk of exposure to COVID-19.

Please check the fitfortravel China page regularly for updates on any changes to the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Advice for Travellers

There is a risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) in mainland China.

There is also a high risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) and/or emerging or known variants of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Shanghai Municipality and Jilin Province.

  • All travellers are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Shanghai Municipality and Jilin Province due to the reduced availability of healthcare locally. This applies even to travellers who are fully vaccinated.

Please be aware that risk of COVID-19 in this country may change at short notice, and also consider your risk in any transit countries and from travelling itself.

  • The 'News' section on this page will advise if significant case increases or outbreaks have occurred in this country.

Prior to travel, you should:

Check the latest government guidance on the FCDO foreign travel advice and country pages for travel to this country and the rules you must follow on entering the UK on your return.

Ensure you are up to date with UK recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination, particularly if you are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 and also consider availability of medical facilities at your destination.

  • To find out if you are at increased risk of severe COVID-19, see the FAQs.
  • If you are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 you should carefully consider your travel plans and consider seeking medical advice prior to making any decisions.

For further information, see Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and COVID-19: Health Considerations for Travel pages.