Coronavirus Latest News
-
Without effective vaccines, China’s economy may not heal
Changes to zero-Covid policy could prove insufficient if lockdowns are expected to continue China’s nearly three-year policy of enacting strict lockdowns to contain outbreaks of Covid-19 came with a heavy…
-
Coronavirus: Hong Kong residents may be allowed quarantine-free travel to mainland China ‘before Lunar New Year if pilot scheme gets green light’
Undersecretary for Health Libby Lee admits authorities have rarely used ‘Leave Home Safe’ app to track movement history of patients amid surging infections. Read the original article at South China…
-
Pandemic austerity plans that benefit the few at the expense of the many must go
More than 140 governments will cut spending in 2023, affecting more than 6.7 billion people – or 85 per cent of the world population. Unless this policy contagion is contained,…
-
Markets optimistic as China eases Covid rules, but experts warn of danger ahead
Amid signs that supply chain woes are improving, economists remain uncertain that China is ready to live with Covid Global shares and the price of some key commodities have risen…
-
China’s tourism sector hails sudden policy shift on zero-Covid, but lockdown scepticism remains
Queries with travel agencies and websites have surged since China made a major move away from its zero-Covid policy this week, although would-be travellers are still concerned about a sudden…
-
How China hopes to chart path to soft landing after Covid restrictions start to ease
A feared wave of infections would put enormous stress on the healthcare and public service systems and, Beijing fears, could even trigger political instability. Read the original article at South…
-
Two-thirds of 15,400 extra Australian deaths in 2022 caused by Covid, study finds
The latest data show Covid case numbers and deaths are still rising week on week Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon…
-
Chinese students in UK told to ‘resist distorting’ China’s Covid policies
Exclusive: comments by diplomat involved in recent Manchester clash appeared threatening, student says A senior Chinese diplomat involved in the recent violence against pro-democracy protesters in Manchester has suggested Chinese…
-
China’s zero-Covid shift marked by cheers, fears and tributes to late Wuhan hero Li Wenliang
Lifting of restrictions like lockdowns and regular PCR tests brings cheer, but vulnerable groups are afraid of being exposed to the full force of the virus. Read the original article…
-
China Covid: British firms call for ‘clarity and stability’ after Beijing scraps some controversial virus curbs
Changes to China’s coronavirus policy have restored much-needed optimism among British companies, but many still have concerns about their prospects next year as the country transitions to living with Covid.…