Japan asks China to stop anal swabs on citizens due to “psychological pain”

Japan has asked China to stop its practice of anal swabbing on Japanese citizens to obtain samples for COVID-19 testing. The request came after a number of Japanese based in China complained of “psychological pain” stemming from the procedure. China began obtaining samples for COVID-19 testing from the anal region in late January 2021, saying that samples … Continue reading Japan asks China to stop anal swabs on citizens due to “psychological pain”