Japan weighs ending pre-arrival COVID-19 test requirement—Nikkei

Japan weighs ending pre-arrival COVID-19 test requirement—Nikkei

Kimono-clad tourists wearing protective face masks walk along Nakamise Street at Asakusa district, a popular sightseeing spot, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan October 13, 2020. REUTERS

TOKYO — Japan is considering ending its pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for inbound travelers who are already vaccinated, Nikkei reported late on Monday.

The current rule requires travelers to show a negative test result within 72 hours of their departure, the report said.

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