Pandemic

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Media and medical experts bring fourth jab into play
In the wake of the current Covid outbreak in the city of Tianjin, China’s media is increasingly talking about the need for one or more booster vaccinations. On state broadcaster CCTV on Saturday, infectiologist Zhang Wenhong explained the need for a third vaccination. This would also be a decisive factor in preventing severe illness with […] continue reading →
Covid measures: hospital turns away heavily pregnant woman
A human tragedy caused by the lockdown in Xi’an is currently making waves in China and sparked a debate about the proportionality of Covid regulations. The municipal government of the city of 13 million people has fired the head of a local hospital and suspended other employees. The action happened over the death of an […] continue reading →
Is strategic cooperation with China possible?
From climate change and rising inequality to pandemics and the digital revolution, Michael Spence sees plenty of reasons for China and the US to work together in a way that would benefit both. Unfortunately, according to the economist, the contrary has happened. This casts a shadow over the current recovery and the future prosperity of the planet. continue reading →
The long wait for a Biontech approval in China
It seems as if China's vaccine may not work very well against Omicron. A biontech booster could help in the fight against the pandemic. But the government has so far been reluctant. Are there other ways to reach an endemic? continue reading →
Lockdown for next Chinese metropolis
After the metropolis of Xi’an, another major Chinese city has imposed a complete lockdown. The 1.17 million citizens of Yuzhou in the central Chinese province of Henan have not been allowed to leave their houses and apartments since Monday evening. According to local authorities, guards are ensuring compliance with the curfew. In Yuzhou, a mere […] continue reading →
Government intensifies fight against Covid
The Covid outbreak in the northwestern Chinese city of Xi’an is dragging on despite testing efforts and strict quarantine. Numerous cases were confirmed again over the weekend. Authorities began distributing food within the city, which has been in strict lockdown for more than a week. In the last days of the old year, China had […] continue reading →
Spahn calls for further investigation into Covid origin
German Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) wants further investigations into the origin of the Covid virus. “I call on China to allow the continuation of investigations into the origin of COVID,” Spahn said yesterday during a visit to the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, as Reuters reported. More information on the origin of the […] continue reading →
Beijing promises African countries vaccine
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the People’s Republic provides Covid vaccines to almost 40 African countries. They are either donated or provided on very favorable terms. China pledged around half a billion vaccine doses to more than 45 countries, according to a count by the AP news agency. By comparison, the EU says it […] continue reading →