China will end coronavirus quarantine measures for incoming travelers from January 8 many Chinese state run Media Outlet.
The downgrade in measures is the latest in the country’s move away from its strict zero-Covid policy, which included months-long lockdowns.
in novemberProtests against China’s zero-Covid policy spread to several cities and university campuses across the country, with protesters in Shanghai demanding President Xi Jinping step down. A week later, as Chinese police were cracking down on protesters, the country began Rest Its serious epidemic rules.
But China’s U-turn is already leading to the country’s largest outbreak of COVID-19 infections since the start of the pandemic, with medical workers struggling to cope. reuters Report. Hospitals and cremation grounds are littered.
The skyrocketing number of patients has already created an outcry empty On pharmacy shelves, people are hoarding drugs such as paracetamol, a common drug used to treat pain and fever.
Health Analytics Company Forecast airfinity It was estimated last month that China risks between 1.3 million and 2.1 million deaths if it lifts its zero-Covid policy due to low vaccination rates, the use of less effective vaccines and the lack of hybrid immunity.
of china shield Its COVID-19 management, from Class A to Class B, will also mean the country will publish COVID-19 data once a month, reports reuters, China narrowed its definition to classify deaths related to COVID-19, reports the news outlet, including only those due to respiratory failure or COVID pneumonia.