Covid in China: WHO calls on Beijing to strengthen its response
the UN health agency said: "WHO again asked for regular sharing of specific and real-time data on the epidemiological situation... and data on vaccinations delivered and vaccination status, especially in vulnerable people and those over 60."
It also stressed "the importance of monitoring, and the timely publication of data, to help China and the global community to formulate accurate risk assessments and to inform effective responses". It says it is "understandable" that some countries are imposing fresh restrictions on people travelling from China.The sudden lifting of many of China's restrictions follows November's protests against the government's management of the disease.
It included strict lockdowns even if only a handful of cases had been found, mass testing in places where cases were reported, and people with Covid having to isolate at home or under quarantine at government facilities.
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