The United States is considering imposing entry restrictions on travelers from China, where authorities have abruptly relaxed their measures to fight Covid-19, American officials said on Tuesday.

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The United States is "following scientific evidence and advice from public health experts, consulting with partners, and considering taking similar actions...to protect the American people," the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity. , citing concerns expressed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as measures adopted by Japan, India and Malaysia.

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