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Is the Chinese health system ready for the end of zero-COVID?

Is the Chinese health system ready for the end of zero-COVID?

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Hong Kong- More Chinese cities have announced easing of restrictions following unprecedented protests against China’s tough “zero-COVID” policies over the weekend. But easing strict quarantine policies carries other risks, as health experts warn that China must increase vaccination rates, especially among the elderly, and prepare hospitals and medical staff or risk a massive number of …

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Is the Chinese health system ready for the end of zero-COVID?

Is the Chinese health system ready for the end of zero-COVID?

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Hong Kong- More Chinese cities have announced easing of restrictions following unprecedented protests against China’s tough “zero-COVID” policies over the weekend. But easing strict quarantine policies carries other risks, as health experts warn that China must increase vaccination rates, especially among the elderly, and prepare hospitals and medical staff or risk a massive number of …

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Vaccination of the elderly in China is the key to lifting zero-COVID

Vaccination of the elderly in China is the key to lifting zero-COVID

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The Chinese government has repeatedly locked down tens of millions of people at once over the past three years as part of its zero COVID policy. He is now deploying his considerable powers of state control to quell protests against this policy. But it has failed to do what experts say would make the policy …

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