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

China's strict zero-Covid rules have been in place for more than two years and during this time, many cases of the troubles citizens have faced due to them have come to light.

No relief for the people: China to 'unswervingly' stick to its zero-COVID policy, says health official

Authorities in Shanghai declared the city had achieved "zero-Covid" across all its districts amid the lockdown. The latest development comes as residents continue to remain in lockdown which was put in place last month as health officials conducted several rounds of mass testing.

Amid lockdown, Shanghai achieves 'zero-Covid' in all districts

Zero deaths from COVID-19 have been recorded in England in the latest 24-hour period. It is the first time England has recorded no coronavirus deaths in a single day since 30 July, 2020, after the first wave of the pandemic.

England records zero COVID-19 deaths for first time in 14 months