China is struggling with one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks the world has ever seen and it is expected to get worse. In spite of that, the Asian giant is scrapping most of its Covid policies amid the emergence of Omicron subvariant BF.

China has 1mn Covid cases, 5k deaths a day, claims report as it plans to cut travellers' quarantine

Amid the worsening Covid situation in China, the Port of Shanghai- which is the world's biggest container port, is isolating the shipment of international goods to prevent disruptions to global exports.

Port of Shanghai is isolating shipment of international goods. Here's why

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With the increased spread of Covid in China, there is a shortage of antiviral medicines such as Pfizer's Paxlovid. As a result, citizens are turning to the black market to buy these medicines.

Covid spike in China causes citizens to turn to black market for medicines

The Chinese government said on Wednesday that there were no new deaths due to Covid on Tuesday after it changed the criteria for recording virus deaths. The move comes as China is seeing a spike in infections.

Covid spike in China: Govt says no new deaths seen after changing criteria

A Hong Kong hotel had to pay one of its guests US$642 (HK$5,000) as a refund for an unfair charge of a "cleaning fee". The hotel had apparently imposed the fee on its guest, without any prior notice during the online booking for a room.

Hong Kong hotels charging Covid positive guests hundreds of dollars in 'cleaning fee'

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said that China still has room to adjust its strict zero-Covid policy, pointing out that the nation's stringent policies have been especially hard on the people.

China can adjust its strict zero-Covid policy, it's been hard on people, says IMF

Chinese authorities face criticism on Thursday after a four-month-old baby died because of a delay in her treatment due to Covid restrictions imposed in Zhengzhou, as per reports.

China COVID-19: Authorities face anger after an infant dies due to delay in treatment amid restrictions

A day after authorities in Macau mass-tested all its 700,000 residents, a second round of Covid-19 RT-PCR testing was announced Wednesday. The mass testing spree, prompted by the emergence of new Covid-19 cases at a major casino in Macau last weekend underlines the adoption of China’s zero-Covid policy that seeks to ensure absence of Covid-19 cases in China.

COVID-19: Macau announces second round of mass testing in week for 700,000 residents

Continuing its hardline ‘Zero-COVID’ policy, the Shanghai administration in China on Friday ordered a lockdown and mass testing of all 1.3 million residents of its downtown Yangpu district, confining them to their homes until results are known, reports AP.

More Covid cases detected, Shanghai district imposes lockdown, orders mass testing

According to a report by Bloomberg, released earlier today, Hong Kong is set to make Covid-19 PCR tests available within walking distance, by converting some of its “mobile stations” into “community testing centres” which will lead to a network of at least 85 facilities spread across the financial hub.

Report: Hong Kong to make Covid PCR tests available within walking distance

It's been months since China has been dealing with COVID-19. While many cities are now easing coronavirus restrictions, Xinjiang has suspended all passenger trains in an effort to stop the spread of the virus.

COVID-19: China's Xinjiang suspends all passenger trains in attempt to control outbreak

In a rare happening, a Chinese think tank has issued a public discord with Beijing's communist party's severe "zero-Covid" policy and said that the curbs must change.

Xi Jinping's 'zero-covid' policy faces rare public criticism

Mass Covid testing has been rolled out in the Chinese metropolis of Chongqing after it reported 40 Covid-19 infections on Wednesday. The problem, however, isn't this.

As temperatures soar in China, millions wait in queues to get tested for Covid

China, which has been facing a steady fall in its birth rates since 2017, claims that the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to the downward trend. The country's National Health Commission stated that COVID-19 has contributed to the nation's declining marriage and birth rates.

Covid pandemic made China's population crisis worse: Report

China, which has long touted its zero-covid policy seems to have failed miserably in its fight against the coronavirus. The country, which was the first to declare itself "covid free" in early 2021, has been reporting new cases of the virus.

Infants separated from parents as China reports new coronavirus cases; Is Xi's 'Zero-Covid' policy a failure?

It started in Wuhan. Now, various major cities and provinces are reporting Covid clusters in China. Infections in Beijing to Shanghai, Hainan, Macau, Xinjiang and many places in between, and the mass testing and rolling lockdowns are exposing China's zero-Covid policy's failure.

Beijing, Shanghai, Hainan, HK, Macau, Tibet: Covid outbreaks, lockdowns, mass tests expose China policy fail

Beijing, on Wednesday, mandated COVID vaccinations for most people to enter crowded venues like libraries, cinemas, and gyms. This came as authorities in several Chinese cities raced to contain new outbreaks of a highly contagious sub-variant of Omicron, that have reignited concerns in China.

When 'voluntary' vaccination becomes mandatory: Beijing issues vaccine mandate amid rise in Covid cases

Most children in Beijing will not return to school next week as originally planned, Chinese officials said on Saturday, after an emerging COVID-19 outbreak prompted authorities to partly reverse a decision to resume in-person teaching.

Beijing delays school reopenings after new Covid outbreak

A pregnant Chinese woman who miscarried after being denied access to medical treatment due to the COVID-19 lockdown has reignited debate over the limits of China's zero-tolerance approach.

Explainer: China's 'zero covid' strategy; what it is, how it functions and does it work?

China, which is reeling under its biggest ever coronavirus outbreak is now preparing for future flare-ups of the virus. As per a report by Reuters, the country is setting up thousands of permanent PCR testing stations.

China makes Covid PCR tests a part of everyday life, opens permanent testing centres

As Shanghai struggles to control a Covid spike, worried citizens are now swamping online grocery platforms to stock up on food over fears of impending lockdowns.

Shanghai residents panic, sleep in office as lockdown threats loom amid China's biggest COVID-19 outbreak

Two mayors have been dismissed in northeastern China, and Shanghai has closed its school system and shifted to online instruction, as a coronavirus outbreak in mainland China gathers speed.

China fires mayors and closes schools as an outbreak spreads

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