The chances of China facing a major Covid-19 rebound in the coming next two or three months is unlikely as 80 per cent of the country's population has already been infected by the virus, said a senior government scientist on Saturday.

Chances of Covid-19 rebound unlikely, 80% of population in China already infected: Scientist

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday (January 19) that China reported a 70% rise in weekly Covid hospitalisations, the highest since the pandemic started.

Covid: China reports 70% rise in weekly hospitalisations, highest since pandemic began, says WHO

As the lunar new year festival approaches, China has announced an internet censorship crackdown to ensure that there are no "gloomy sentiments" caused by pandemic rumours.

Internet censorship crackdown, Jinping's concerns and Lee's optimism, here's how Covid is faring in China

The cyber authorities of China are set to censor social media to ensure that "rumours" regarding the pandemic do not create “gloomy sentiments” on the platforms during the lunar new year festival.

China announces censorship crackdown to remove Covid ‘rumours’ from internet

Chinese National Health Commission’s medical affairs department's director Jiao Yahui said that around 60,000 Covid-related deaths have been recorded in China between December 8 and January 12, releasing the death toll in China for the first time since the government scrapped the strict zero-Covid policy, in a sudden move, last month.

China records around 60,000 deaths related to Covid-19 in one month: Official

The residents of China have received a warning against visiting the elders in their homes during the holidays of the Lunar New Year, as the Covid-19 virus continues to travel rapidly through various cities as well as regional areas.

People in China warned against visiting elders in Lunar New Year as Covid cases spread rapidly

As many as 900 million (90 crore) Chinese people have been infected with Covid amid China's ongoing crisis to control the spread of the virus more than a month after doing away with most pandemic-related restrictions, according to a study by Peking University.

About 900 million in China infected with Covid: Chinese university study

The Chinese embassy in South Korea has suspended issuing short-term visas for South Korean visitors, it said on Tuesday, the first retaliatory move against nations imposing COVID-19 curbs on travellers from China.

China stops issuing short-term visas for South Koreans

Despite struggling with a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases, China has lifted quarantine provisions for inbound travellers. On Sunday, the first section of passengers to arrive under the new rules landed at airports in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, CGTN news agency reported.

China lifts Covid restrictions on foreign travel, ends quarantine rule for inbound travellers

The German government said on Thursday (January 5) that it will ask arrivals from China for a negative Covid test report amid fears of a spike in infections. In a statement, German health minister Karl Lauterbach said that passengers arriving from China will be required to show at least a negative rapid antigen test report to enter Germany, news agency AFP reported.

Germany makes negative pre-departure Covid test report must for travellers from China

Thai authorities said Thursday that travellers from China could enter the kingdom without pre-departure coronavirus tests, hoping their return would be a shot in the arm for the recovery of the country's tourism sector.

No pre-departure Covid test needed for travellers from China, says Thailand

China's healthcare system is facing several hardships and is on the verge of near collapse amid a Covid spike in the Chinese mainland after a shift from President Xi Jinping's 'Zero Covid policy' which not only harmed the economy but also failed to control the outbreak.

China’s healthcare system crumbles amid Covid spike; people buying medicines from black market

Amid constant disruptions in China due to lockdown, a surge in Covid cases, and employee unrest at a Foxconn factory, technology giant Apple Inc is all set to sign its manufacturing contractor Luxshare Precision Industry Co Ltd to produce premium iPhone models, people familiar with the matter said.

Apple to sign Luxshare for iPhone production in China, says report; hikes battery replacement price by $20

Even as China opens up amidst a surge in Covid cases in the country, with no clear data coming out, the country is likely registering 9,000 deaths a day, UK-based health experts estimate.

China will see 25K deaths a day during Covid peak in Jan, UK health firm says

In stark contrast to many countries, including India and the US, putting in place tough Covid testing rules for travellers from China in view of the surge in infections there, Australia has refused to give in to the fear and alarm that is spreading.

WION Spotlight | Canberra keeps its cool over China Covid surge

As more and more countries are imposing restrictions on travellers from China amid the recent surge in cases in the country, Beijing’s state media, called these mandates “discriminatory”. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief, on Thursday, called the measures “understandable” given the lack of information from China.

WHO 'concerned’ on Covid situation in China, calls restrictions by countries ‘understandable’

Hospitals across China have been overwhelmed by an explosion of Covid cases following Beijing's decision to lift strict rules. Watch this video to know more.

China's Covid surge triggers global alarm

Due to spike in covid infections in China, the United States will require all visitors from China to present a negative Covid-19 test result before boarding a flight to the country.

U.S. will require Covid-19 testing for travellers from China

U.S., like India and other countries, to impose entry curbs for those coming from China

Japan on Wednesday recorded 415 Covid deaths, the highest-ever count for a single day, health ministry data showed.

Japan records 415 new Covid deaths: Data

Hospitals in China struggle with spike in Covid cases. Even as China records zero covid deaths now data firm is claiming that the real scale of infection could be far greater than what the official data is showing. Watch to know further.

China reports ‘zero Covid death’ for the first time in three years

Authorities in Shanghai have urged residents to stay home this weekend, seeking a lowkey Christmas celebration this time as China battles an intensifying spread of Covid.

Shanghai urges residents to stay at home on Christmas as Covid cases surge

India’s health minister has advised the public to take precautions against Covid-19, as the country remains on alert for potential new variants that could emerge from the wave of infections sweeping neighboring China.

WION Dispatch: India takes precautionary measures after Covid cases rise in China

A #WuhanVirus tsunami has engulfed China. The country's top doctor has predicted 3 Covid waves in 3 months. Is Xi Jinping caught in his own trap? Will China infect the world once again?

Gravitas: China stares at 3 Covid waves in 3 months