Bloomberg
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd is to require all passengers flying to mainland China from Hong Kong to present a negative Covid-19 test result within 48 hours of departure, according to a statement.
The move is a “precautionary measure to reduce the risk of exposure†for passengers and Cathay employees,
and will start on February 23, the Hong Kong-based airline said.
Hong Kong is set to a
report a record 7,000 daily Covid cases along with 7,000 preliminary positive infections, local media earlier
reported.