France set to start airport testing on arrivals from 16 countries
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Passengers arriving in France from 16 countries will, as of this weekend, be required to undergo an airport coronavirus test. The countries include the US, India, Brazil, and South Africa. The test can be otherwise done within 72 hours of the day of travel. FRANCE 24 correspondent Kate Moody says the logistical aspects of testing will challenging for authorities, while the reliability of early tests is also not assured.