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Scene in Beijing A patient is transported by ambulance to a fever outpatient section of a hospital in central Beijing on Dec. 9, 2022, as China braces for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the recent easing of restrictions. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY A14AA0001373630P
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Covid tsunami catches China unprepared

Infected doctors, missing rapid tests and masks: It becomes more and more obvious how naïve the government was in launching the hasty opening of the country. A health catastrophe is on the horizon.

By Redaktion Table

China eases COVID-19 restrictions Photo taken on Dec. 8, 2022, shows empty shelves at a pharmacy in Beijing, apparently reflecting people s fears of a possible surge in COVID-19 infections following the central government s recent easing of restrictions. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY A14AA0001372346P
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The Covid wave rolls

In the coming months, hundreds of millions of Chinese could contract the Coronavirus. Queues already form outside the "fever clinics". Meanwhile, the government reports only low infection numbers and squanders trust.

By Redaktion Table

Zero COVID policy in China People line up for PCR tests in Beijing on Nov. 10, 2022, as authorities impose strict travel restrictions under the central government s zero COVID-19 policy. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY A14AA0001353909P
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Beijing's difficult shift away from zero-Covid

China relaxed its Covid rules only a week ago. But after the first Covid death in six months, a minor lockdown is being imposed on Beijing again. Doctors warn that it is too early for an opening. Unlike in other countries, not enough of the elderly are vaccinated in the People's Republic.

By Redaktion Table