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China’s zero-Covid exit and reopening will be neither smooth nor swift
As Beijing begins easing pandemic restrictions, the rising Covid-19 caseload and pressure on hospitals could force local authorities to back-pedal. Moreover, even with a fully reopened economy by next year,…
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Everything you need to know about Hong Kong’s new Covid-19 regime as city moves to its lowest precaution level since the pandemic hit
Lowest level of restrictions since the pandemic hit explained after government moves closer to return to normal life. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Coronavirus: China rolls out second boosters drive for high-risk groups as zero-Covid shift sparks surge fears
Protecting the elderly is a concern, as more than two-thirds of over-80s and about 30 per cent of those above 60 have yet to receive their first booster shot. Read…
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As food shortages hit locked-down Shanghai, the gift of two carrots and a potato was pure luxury | Jennifer Pak
Severe Covid measures in China this year meant millions of us had to rely on handouts and bartering to get fed What was the image on your phone that defined…
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Coronavirus: China stops counting asymptomatic cases as country moves to living with Covid
Instead of general tracing, aim is to improve cluster reports for key places to keep watch for outbreaks and virus mutations, China CDC says. Read the original article at South…
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‘Everyone calls to say how marvellous I am’ – Matt Hancock’s Pandemic Diaries, digested by John Crace
From the affair with Gina to the feud with Dom, our parliamentary sketchwriter boils down the former health minister’s memoir January 2020: I scan the New Year’s Day edition of…
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Smooth sailing for travellers to Hong Kong on first day without amber health code amid rollback of city’s Covid-19 restrictions
Arrivals who test negative for Covid are now issued with a blue code, allowing them to roam freely around the city. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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China says spread of Covid ‘impossible’ to track as infections soar in Beijing
Health officials cease recording asymptomatic cases as shortages of medical supplies and testing kits reported in wake of sudden end to strict Covid policy China’s zero-Covid policy explained in 30…
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Hong Kong’s latest ‘0+0’ Covid policy a long-awaited change, but how soon can city bounce back and fix its economy?
Business leaders, economists warn it could take more than a year after all restrictions end before economy bounces back to pre-coronavirus levels. Read the original article at South China Morning…
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Hong Kong property prices to fall further, government should reconsider extra stamp duties, CPA Australia says
Hong Kong property prices are tipped to fall further in 2023 even as the economy improves, according to CPA Australia, which also said it is time for the Hong Kong…