China reported 3,054 domestic coronavirus cases on Wednesday, with numbers falling from a day earlier, as authorities worked swiftly to contain outbreaks by ordering lockdowns and severely restricting the movement of people in the most affected areas
As countries loosen Covid-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is sticking to a 'dynamic zero-Covid' approach – with help from Beijing. A surge in cases has overwhelmed hospitals and threatens business confidence in the global financial hub.
Close to half of the reported cases were found in northeastern Jilin province. Since Monday, its 24 million people haven’t been allowed to leave the province as authorities race to halt the outbreak and prevent it from spreading.
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