Chinese lawmakers on Friday passed an amendment to China's Frontier Health and Quarantine Law to prevent cross-border transmission of infectious diseases and resolve major public health threats.▲Visitors line up for check in at Beijing Daxing International Airport. [Photo by Chen Yongmin/For chinadaily.com.cn]The amended law, which will take effect on Jan 1, stipulates that customs authorities have the authority to require taking body temperatures and carrying out medical inspections for inbound and outbound travelers.For foreigners who refuse quarantine measures, customs may decide to deny them entry and inform immigration officials.For travelers who are suspected of contracting infectious diseases, customs may issue a medical card so they will be prioritized when seeking treatment at local hospitals. Local disease control officials should also be notified.The General Administration of Customs, China's top customs authority, should also keep upgrading or streamlining quarantine proc
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