In a monumental reversal of policy, China announced a series of measures rolling back some of its most draconian 'zero-COVID' anti-coronavirus restrictions.
restrictions. The move appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
People will no longer have to show a recent negative COVID test result to enter most public venues, apart from places like nursing homes with added health risks. People with confirmed COVID infections won't be forced into state quarantine, allowed instead to recover at home.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
China eases controls, gives no sign when ‘zero COVID’ endsBEIJING (AP) — China is easing some of the world’s most stringent anti-virus controls and authorities say new variants are weaker. But they have yet to say when they might end a “…
Read more »
China eases some controls but gives no sign of when 'zero COVID' strategy will endChina’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
Read more »
China eases some controls but gives no sign of when 'zero COVID' strategy will endChina’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
Read more »
BEIJING BACKS DOWN: Chinese citizens 'empowered' after COVID protests, China researcher saysCOVID-19 protests across China resulted in officials easing restrictions, leading residents to feel empowered after years of 'draconian' laws
Read more »
China ETFs fall despite surging stocks in Hong Kong after reports Chinese COVID restrictions are easingShares of exchange-traded funds that buy Chinese stocks slip in late afternoon trading Monday, falling after the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong rallied 4.5% on...
Read more »