Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Surge in outbreaks tests China's easing of zero-COVID policy

Workers wear protective gear in a Beijing neighborhood placed under lockdown in November. China had raised hopes by slightly relaxing its zero-COVID policy, but cities have been contending with a surge in cases.

Cities are once again locking down thousands of neighborhoods and sending people into quarantine, even as local Chinese authorities are tasked with easing COVID restrictions.

(Image credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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