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Beijing and Shanghai vaccinate Germans

German citizens in Beijing and Shanghai can get vaccinated against COVID-19 – so the general vaccination offer for Germans in China is coming faster than in Germany itself. The Chinese government is now launching an international digital platform for the verification of tests and vaccinations.

The Beijing municipal government has issued general information for foreign citizens who wish to be vaccinated. Shanghai had already issued a similar notice on Tuesday last week. Guangzhou is expected to follow suit soon. The only requirement listed is to be over 18 years old. The vaccination is voluntary. According to the Foreign Office, the Chinese health service alone is responsible for the vaccination of Germans on-site; the embassy doctors do not offer it.

The contact persons in Beijing are the employers or the housing estates. Large companies are encouraged to look after their employees. Students, language and university teachers should contact the educational institution where they work. The compound administration is responsible for all others. After appointments have been made through the institutions, vaccination should be carried out by the district authorities.

Those who have health insurance in China receive the injections free of charge. Everyone else will have to pay ¥93.50 (about 12 euros). The vaccination is noted in the ubiquitous app “Health Cloud”, which is a key part of China’s pandemic management. It is available in an English version, but not all functions are available in English.

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