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Senioren Corona Impfung China

Zero-covid policy stands in the way of vaccines for the elderly

China's government has no problem with draconian curfews, but is hesitant to impose mandatory vaccinations for the elderly. The latter often reject the immunization for fear of side effects. Moreover, authorities get in each other's way, preventing a successful vaccination campaign.

By Redaktion Table

Gregor Wateler China Hotel Shangri-La Pudong

'International travelers will return'

Where hundreds of guests used to come in and out each day, the doors are now locked most of the time: The Pudong Shangri-La Hotel in Shanghai is now a quarantine hotel. General Manager Gregor Wateler hopes the luxury establishment can resume normal operations by the end of the month. Frank Sieren spoke with Wateler.

By Frank Sieren