Yes you will and I dont think your bank insurance will suffice. Talking about bank insurance there was a young girl from the UK had an accident on Samui nearly ever bone on her face was broken the UK bank said sorry no cover. So becarful regarding banks .
I am sure if you research your insurance they will cover covid. If not you will have to get cover as airlines from next week will demand it...all to keep China happy lol.
Sorry I did realise it was his first. I actually did my first online with no problem but each region seem to have different rules. But if he trys on line it either be accepted or rejected with a reason why.