China reported 5,280 new cases of Covid on Tuesday, more than double the previous day's tally. It is the highest daily number since the start of the pandemic.

Jilin, a northeastern province, was the hardest hit, accounting for more than 3,000 cases, according to the National Health Commission.&nbsp;

China reported more than 1,000 new virus cases for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday.

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Since the coronavirus first emerged in the central city of Wuhan in late 2019, the Chinese government had successfully suppressed large-scale outbreaks with its "zero-Covid" strategy, which involves hard lockdowns that confine large sections of the population to their homes.

Due to this latest surge in cases at least 11 cities and counties nationwide have been locked down. This includes the southern tech hub of Shenzhen, which is home to 17 million people.

According to a spokesman for Volkswagen Group, an outbreak at a factory in Changchun, northeastern China, also forced three sites to close for three days.&nbsp;

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The Hong Kong stock market fell by more than three per cent Tuesday, extending the previous day's tech-fuelled slide.

Flight tracking data showed dozens of domestic flights were cancelled Tuesday morning at Beijing and Shanghai airports.

Some cities, including Shanghai, have sealed off neighbourhoods and buildings.

Health officials have warned that tighter restrictions are possible.&nbsp;

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In an emergency meeting held Monday night, state media reported that Jilin's governor promised to "achieve community zero-COVID in a week."

Residents of Jilin, which shares a border with North Korea, were banned from travelling out of the province and around it on Monday.

(With inputs from agencies)

China reported 5,280 new cases of Covid on Tuesday, more than double the previous day's tally. It is the highest daily number since the start of the pandemic. Jilin, a northeastern province, was the hardest hit, accounting for more than 3,000 cases, according to the National Health Commission.

China reported 5,280 new cases of Covid on Tuesday, more than double the previous day's tally. It is the highest daily number since the start of the pandemic. Jilin, a northeastern province, was the hardest hit, accounting for more than 3,000 cases, according to the National Health Commission. China reported more than 1,000 new virus cases for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday. Also read | For the first time since start of pandemic, China records more than 1,000 daily cases Since the coronavirus first emerged in the central city of Wuhan in late 2019, the Chinese government had successfully suppressed large-scale outbreaks with its "zero-Covid" strategy, which involves hard lockdowns that confine large sections of the population to their homes. Due to this latest surge in cases at least 11 cities and counties nationwide have been locked down. This includes the southern tech hub of Shenzhen, which is home to 17 million people. According to a spokesman for Volkswagen Group, an outbreak at a factory in Changchun, northeastern China, also forced three sites to close for three days. Also read | China sees multiple COVID-19 outbreaks driven by 'stealth omicron'. Should the world be wary? The Hong Kong stock market fell by more than three per cent Tuesday, extending the previous day's tech-fuelled slide. Flight tracking data showed dozens of domestic flights were cancelled Tuesday morning at Beijing and Shanghai airports. Some cities, including Shanghai, have sealed off neighbourhoods and buildings. Health officials have warned that tighter restrictions are possible. Watch | China locks down tech hub Shenzen; Curbs imposed in Shanghai,other major cities In an emergency meeting held Monday night, state media reported that Jilin's governor promised to "achieve community zero-COVID in a week." Residents of Jilin, which shares a border with North Korea, were banned from travelling out of the province and around it on Monday. (With inputs from agencies)

China reports 5,280 daily Covid cases, highest tally since the pandemic started two years ago

Pakistan has extended the travel restrictions on several countries, including the UK, till February 28 to contain the spread of the deadly variant of the coronavirus amidst a second wave of infections.

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) said people from countries in its category-C including South Africa, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Ireland, Portugal and the Netherlands would be affected by the travel restrictions till February 28, Dawn newspaper reported on Saturday.

It, however, added they would be allowed to enter the country if permitted by the National Command and Operation Centre, the top decision making body on COVID-19.

The PCAA also reduced the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test requirement for the countries categorised as B and C from 96 to 72 hours. The travel-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the PCAA in December and January have also been extended till February 28.

The authority has placed 24 countries in category-A and six in category-C.

The PCAA said the international travellers from the countries placed in category-A do not require COVID-19 PCR test for entry into Pakistan. The travellers from category-B countries are required to undergo the test before commencement of travel to Pakistan (maximum 72 hours old).

However, the travellers from C-category countries are restricted and only allowed as per the guidelines provided by the NCOC.

The restrictions on travellers from C-category countries have been extended following the increasing number of cases reported there during the second wave of COVID-19. The second wave of the pandemic hit Pakistan in November.

On December 21, Pakistan imposed temporary curbs for a week on in-bound passengers from the UK after the emergence of a new coronavirus strain. It then extended the ban on flights from the UK for another week over fears of the new variant of the coronavirus which was reportedly spreading at a much faster rate.

Pakistan's coronavirus tally stands at 543,214 after 2,179 cases were reported in the last 24 hours and the number of fatalities reached 11,623.

Pakistan has extended the travel restrictions on several countries, including the UK, till February 28 to contain the spread of the deadly variant of the coronavirus amidst a second wave of infections.

Pakistan has extended the travel restrictions on several countries, including the UK, till February 28 to contain the spread of the deadly variant of the coronavirus amidst a second wave of infections. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) said people from countries in its category-C including South Africa, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Ireland, Portugal and the Netherlands would be affected by the travel restrictions till February 28, Dawn newspaper reported on Saturday. It, however, added they would be allowed to enter the country if permitted by the National Command and Operation Centre, the top decision making body on COVID-19. The PCAA also reduced the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test requirement for the countries categorised as B and C from 96 to 72 hours. The travel-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the PCAA in December and January have also been extended till February 28. The authority has placed 24 countries in category-A and six in category-C. The PCAA said the international travellers from the countries placed in category-A do not require COVID-19 PCR test for entry into Pakistan. The travellers from category-B countries are required to undergo the test before commencement of travel to Pakistan (maximum 72 hours old). However, the travellers from C-category countries are restricted and only allowed as per the guidelines provided by the NCOC. The restrictions on travellers from C-category countries have been extended following the increasing number of cases reported there during the second wave of COVID-19. The second wave of the pandemic hit Pakistan in November. On December 21, Pakistan imposed temporary curbs for a week on in-bound passengers from the UK after the emergence of a new coronavirus strain. It then extended the ban on flights from the UK for another week over fears of the new variant of the coronavirus which was reportedly spreading at a much faster rate. Pakistan's coronavirus tally stands at 543,214 after 2,179 cases were reported in the last 24 hours and the number of fatalities reached 11,623.

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