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Authorities said they have “corrected” the actions intended to curb COVID-19 cases in Minquan County.

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Experts rejected online claims that say the shots caused cancer and diabetes.

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COVID Is Bankrupting China’s Private Hospitals, Media Report Says

Restrictions in mobility and hospital visits have led to a drop in patients over the past two years.

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Shorter isolation times, at-home health monitoring, and a definition of at-risk areas are part of th......

2022-07-11 10:47:40

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Beijing Requires Proof of COVID Vaccination to Enter Public Places

Unvaccinated people won’t be allowed to enter public venues in the Chinese capital, with few excepti......

2022-07-07 10:10:45

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New Omicron Variant Triggers Weeklong Lockdown in Xi’an

The city’s infections are driven by the highly infectious BA.5.2 subvariant.

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Shanghai Job Ads Discriminate Against Applicants Who Had COVID

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2022-07-05 10:08:31

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COVID Cases From a Small County Spill to Other Chinese Cities

While Sixian County has been locked down, major cities that reported spillover infections are withou......

2022-07-04 09:31:52

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Chinese Cities Cautiously Welcome Travelers From Shanghai

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2022-06-28 11:01:33

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The Tables Carrying the Weight of China’s COVID-19 Testing

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