Chinese Airport Screening

[garfield529 47]

Hello all,

I am returning to China next month and was curious if anyone has been recently and what they are doing in terms of quarantine for flu? When I was there in June they were really locking anyone down, but I have heard some stories that they are more relaxed. Any input would be appreciated.

[d&z 1]

Hello all,

I am returning to China next month and was curious if anyone has been recently and what they are doing in terms of quarantine for flu? When I was there in June they were really locking anyone down, but I have heard some stories that they are more relaxed. Any input would be appreciated.

I was there early Sept. and all they did is have you fill out a form saying no fever or cough etc. no big deal don't worry, nothing like early may i was there and they came on plane in white suits and took everyones temperature. like you said lockdown.

[Azzudiin 26]

No biggie now, went through about 2 weeks ago with my 2 children. Fill out form, walk through the temp scanner thats about it. If you are really nervous take a few aspirin right before landing to curb any fever you may have.

[Tim_Yanan 0]

Hello all,

I am returning to China next month and was curious if anyone has been recently and what they are doing in terms of quarantine for flu? When I was there in June they were really locking anyone down, but I have heard some stories that they are more relaxed. Any input would be appreciated.

I just returned from Beijing on 10/05/2009. Day I arrived they have extra paper the airlines handed out on the trip in, but the form at China immigration was different and the Chinese immigration officer made all of us complete different form. There are video cameras and temperature scanners at the immigration line. If you are sick, don't travel because they may detain and quarantine you if you have temperature and coughing. I am returning this month and avoiding crowds and public places in US to stay healthy. Have a safe trip.

[endoftheroad 1]

Hello all,

I am returning to China next month and was curious if anyone has been recently and what they are doing in terms of quarantine for flu? When I was there in June they were really locking anyone down, but I have heard some stories that they are more relaxed. Any input would be appreciated.

I just returned from Beijing on 10/05/2009. Day I arrived they have extra paper the airlines handed out on the trip in, but the form at China immigration was different and the Chinese immigration officer made all of us complete different form. There are video cameras and temperature scanners at the immigration line. If you are sick, don't travel because they may detain and quarantine you if you have temperature and coughing. I am returning this month and avoiding crowds and public places in US to stay healthy. Have a safe trip.

Yeah, my girl said they are again cracking down as before.

[pushbrk 12,877]

Hello all,

I am returning to China next month and was curious if anyone has been recently and what they are doing in terms of quarantine for flu? When I was there in June they were really locking anyone down, but I have heard some stories that they are more relaxed. Any input would be appreciated.

I just returned from Beijing on 10/05/2009. Day I arrived they have extra paper the airlines handed out on the trip in, but the form at China immigration was different and the Chinese immigration officer made all of us complete different form. There are video cameras and temperature scanners at the immigration line. If you are sick, don't travel because they may detain and quarantine you if you have temperature and coughing. I am returning this month and avoiding crowds and public places in US to stay healthy. Have a safe trip.

Yeah, my girl said they are again cracking down as before.

We're buying tickets soon for a January trip. I'll buy the trip interruption insurance for the first time in my life. We both got flu shots and at least I'll ge able to get the the H1N1 vaccine before going. I like the advice to take some aspirin a couple hours before deplaning in Beijing.

[rogerj 0]

Just returned to China after 2 weeks in America on October 23. Simple form and details fo where I had been, and where I was going.

[seeker2k 0]

Hi

I just came back from Guangzhou on Saturday, Nov. 21st

The quarantine situation is definetly relaxed, but if they see you with anything as much as a common cold or a little bit of diahrea which is common to get on long flights, they will lock you down for 5 days observation just in case and to see if it doesnt develop into something far more serious.

My best advice is don't get sick. Before you go do the following if you arent already:

1. Do some exercise, especially cardio-vascular so your body will get stronger.

2. Start taking vitamins about 1-2 weeks before you go, especially vitamin C. Also, take at least 1 just as you are getting on the plane and 1 more with you take it like 2 hours before you get off.

3. 3-4 days before flight, start taking 1 pepto bismol a day. This will help with any stomach problems that might pop up.

4. take a weak 24 hour lasting anti-allergy, decongestant pill just before you get onboard. This one helps a lot, as even if you get some allergies they will think you are sick and stick you in.

5. Go to your physician / insurance HMO, and do all travel vaccines, especially flu shots. I have Keiser and ended up taking 5 vaccines altogether before my trip. Vaccines are great because they will continue working even after I am done with my trip.

Obviously eat a little better and get extra sleep / rest a few days before flight too. Basically, do not display any signs of sickness when boarding, on board or arriving in China. Once there don't worry too much.

And make sure you do not make a mistake and check a box that you are sick on that form they give you.

Edited November 24, 2009 by seeker2k

[freetv 7]

I went through nov 5th and it was just a piece of paper and temp check. Some regional airports also check for temps but its nothing.