SOCIETY

Preventing Virus

China’s customs authorities are making efforts to prevent the import of the monkeypox virus through ports while the country continues to fight against COVID-19, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on May 30.

The GAC has organized experts to conduct a risk assessment, issued alerts about the monkeypox virus, and taken strict measures including body temperature monitoring and medical inspection for inbound travelers.

Customs authorities have strengthened the quarantine of inbound goods and rodents, as well as enhanced biosafety management of laboratories and made solid