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Anti-coronavirus efforts in Shanghai

A medical worker wearing protective gear carries out PCR testing for the novel coronavirus in Shanghai on Dec. 7, 2022.

Scene of Beijing

People wait in a line to take a coronavirus PCR test in Beijing on Nov. 11, 2022, as the Chinese government continues its "zero-COVID" policy.

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Lockdown in Shanghai

People take PCR tests in Shanghai on April 6, 2022, as a lockdown to curb coronavirus infections continues.

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Scene of Beijing

Photo taken Oct. 17, 2022, shows PCR coronavirus testing being done in Beijing.

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Japan's struggle to contain COVID-19 pandemic

Photo taken July 30, 2022, shows a coronavirus PCR testing venue in the central Japan city of Gifu.

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Japan's struggle to contain COVID-19 pandemic

People visit a PCR testing venue in the central Japan city of Gifu on July 30, 2022, amid the continued spread of coronavirus infections.

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Japan's struggle to contain COVID

People wait in line at a PCR testing facility in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on July 27, 2022, amid the continued spread of coronavirus infections.

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Japan's struggle to contain COVID

People wait in line at a PCR testing facility in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on July 27, 2022, amid the continued spread of coronavirus infections.

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Japan's struggle to contain COVID

People wait in line at a PCR testing facility in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on July 27, 2022, amid the continued spread of coronavirus infections.

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China's battle against COVID-19

People take PCR tests for the novel coronavirus in Shanghai on July 6, 2022.

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China's battle against COVID-19

People take PCR tests for the novel coronavirus in Shanghai on July 6, 2022.

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Shanghai lifts 2-month-long lockdown

People undergo PCR tests for the coronavirus in Shanghai on June 1, 2022, when the Chinese city lifted its two-month-long lockdown, allowing around 90 percent of its residents to leave home.

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China's coronavirus battle

A woman takes a PCR test for the novel coronavirus in Beijing on May 24, 2022.

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China's coronavirus battle

Residents take PCR tests for the coronavirus in Beijing on April 27, 2022.

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Scene from Beijing

People take a PCR test for the coronavirus in Beijing on April 25, 2022.

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Scene from Beijing

People take a PCR test for the coronavirus in Beijing on April 25, 2022.

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Scene from Beijing

People form a line to take a PCR test for the coronavirus in Beijing on April 25, 2022.

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Scene from Beijing

People form a line to take a PCR test for the coronavirus in Beijing on April 25, 2022.

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COVID-19 restrictions in China

Residents of Shanghai line up for PCR testing for the coronavirus as COVID-19 restrictions continue in China on April 12, 2022.

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COVID-19 restrictions in China

A resident of Shanghai takes a PCR test for the coronavirus as COVID-19 restrictions continue in China on April 12, 2022.

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Cyprus to lift most COVID restrictions

STORY: Cyprus to lift most COVID restrictions DATELINE: April 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nicosia STORYLINE: Cyprus will lift most travel restrictions as of April 18, while a wide range of other anti-coronavirus restrictions will be eased as of April 11. The categorization of countries according to their epidemiological situation will be scrapped, and travelers will no longer be required to obtain a CyprusFlightPass, Cyprus's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works said in a statement. Vaccinated people will be allowed into the country without taking a coronavirus test, while unvaccinated travelers will only be required to provide a negative 24-hour rapid test or 72-hour PCR test. Children under the age of 12 will be exempted from all COVID-19 checks. As of April 11, people will no longer be required to wear a mask outdoors, said Health Minister Michalis Hadipantelas. The SafePass will only be required for health workers and people enteri

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Lockdown in Shanghai

A man takes a PCR test for the novel coronavirus in Shanghai on April 4, 2022, as a lockdown continues in the city to curb infections.

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Lockdown in Shanghai

People take PCR tests for the novel coronavirus in Shanghai on April 4, 2022, as a lockdown continues in the city to curb COVID-19 infections.

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Lockdown in Shanghai

A resident gets a PCR test for COVID-19 in the western part of Shanghai, where a lockdown began to curb coronavirus infections, on April 1, 2022.

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Osaka COVID situation

People wearing masks walk in front of a coronavirus PCR testing venue in Osaka on March 16, 2022. The western Japan prefecture of Osaka officially decided the same day not to seek an extension of the COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency set to end the following week as infections decline.

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Scene from Beijing

People play on an outdoor ice rink in Beijing on Jan. 31, 2022, with coronavirus PCR testing facilities seen in the back.

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Japan's coronavirus battle

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus walk in front of a COVID-19 PCR testing venue in Osaka on Jan. 29, 2022.

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PCR test amid coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus PCR testing is carried out outside a prefabricated hut of Saitama Cooperative Hospital in Kawaguchi in Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Jan. 24, 2022.

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Seoul amid coronavirus pandemic

People wait in line to take a coronavirus PCR test in Seoul on Jan. 25, 2022.

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Beijing Winter Olympics

People take PCR tests in an area near Beijing's National Stadium on Jan. 25, 2022, amid worries over the spread of the coronavirus ahead of the Winter Olympics.

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Beijing Winter Olympics

People take PCR tests in an area near Beijing's National Stadium on Jan. 25, 2022, amid worries over the spread of the coronavirus ahead of the Winter Olympics.

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Beijing Winter Olympics

People wait in line to take PCR tests in an area near Beijing's National Stadium on Jan. 25, 2022, amid worries over the spread of the coronavirus ahead of the Winter Olympics.

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Beijing Winter Olympics

People wait in line to take PCR tests in an area near Beijing's National Stadium on Jan. 25, 2022, amid worries over the spread of the coronavirus ahead of the Winter Olympics.

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netherlands Covid Infections Up 44% In A Week

People get PCR or antigen test on October 20, 2021 Schiedam, Netherlands. The increase in the number of new coronavirus cases continues, according to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). In the past seven days, the institute registered 25,751 new positive tests. That is over 44 percent more than last week when there were 17,832 new coronavirus cases in seven days. The GGDs tested more than 198,000 people last week, of whom nearly 24,000 tested positive. That is a positivity rate of 12 percent, compared to 10.3 percent a week earlier. "The increase in the number of positive coronavirus tests appears to be related to the relaxation of measures over three weeks ago, in combination with the seasonal effect, the RIVM said. The number of new coronavirus cases increased in all regions and age groups. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spread of coronavirus in Okinawa

People gather at a COVID-19 PCR testing facility on a main street in the Okinawa Prefecture capital of Naha, southern Japan, on Jan. 6, 2022. Okinawa has seen a substantial increase in coronavirus infections of late.

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PCR testing facility in Okinawa

Photo taken Jan. 5, 2022, shows a COVID-19 PCR testing facility on the famous Kokusai shopping street in the Okinawa Prefecture city of Naha, southern Japan. Okinawa has seen a substantial increase in coronavirus infections.

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Free PCR testing in Tokyo

People line up for free COVID-19 PCR testing at a facility near JR Shimbashi Station in Tokyo on Dec. 25, 2021. Free PCR tests became available at the facility for all ages the same day as the first case of community transmission of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus was recently confirmed in the capital.