China makes nucleic acid tests mandatory for eight groups of people

China will carry out mandatory nucleic acid tests on eight groups of people, according to the National Health Commission Monday.

The commission said the nucleic acid tests, which are used to detect the novel coronavirus in humans, will be mandatory for people having a history of close contact with COVID-19 patients, newly arrived inbound passengers, fever clinic patients and medical staff, as well as border port, prison and social welfare institution employees.

(CGTN)