The Hong Kong Post stated that China is no longer taking preventive steps to block the country's Covid spread and is allowing Chinese citizens to roam and travel as they like, warning that this could lead to a situation similar to 2020, when the infection swept throughout the world from Wuhan.
Lack of Covid preventive measures in China may lead a 2020-like situation
The Hong Kong Post said that China is no longer taking preventive steps to halt the country's Covid spread and is allowing Chinese citizens to roam and travel as they like, adding that this could culminate in a situation similar to 2020 when the infection swept around the world from Wuhan. In order to acquire herd immunity and shift its attention back to economic development, certain media sources claim that China is attempting to infect its whole population with Covid. However, reports indicate that the situation is chaotic on the ground and that thousands of people are losing their lives. However, in an effort to stop the spread of Covid, the Chinese government has rejected proposals from Western nations to provide Beijing with stronger and more potent vaccines.
China orders release of Covid detainees ahead of scrapping travel restrictions
A day before Beijing planned to end its three-year-old, strictly enforced zero-Covid policy, the Chinese government on Saturday ordered the release of those arrested for a variety of coronavirus-related incidents. Due to a significant coronavirus outbreak in the nation, China will lift its international travel ban as of Sunday morning at 12 a.m., opening all of its ports and airports for travel and business.
Once the limitations are lifted, foreigners can enter China without having to undergo nucleic acid tests or quarantine requirements. The government's last-minute relaxation of its strict zero-Covid policy in the midst of a wave of anti-government protests has led to a rapid spike in coronavirus infections in China, which are being fueled by the Omicron strains. According to officials, the Omicron variant is not as lethal as the Delta strain, which caused massive casualties all over the world.
Germany discourages non-essential travel to Covid-hit China
Germany prohibited non-essential travel to China, the world's most populous country, on Saturday. China is currently dealing with an increase in instances of Covid after loosening rigorous virus controls. "We currently advise against making unneeded travels to China. An overburdened health system and a rise in Covid infections are to blame "tweeted the German foreign ministry.
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