A week after China began dismantling its tough 'zero-COVID' controls, the World Health Organization has warned of 'very tough' times ahead.
abc.net.au/news/tough-times-warnings-sound-over-chinas-rapid-zero-covid-exit/101772378A week after China began dismantling its tough "zero-COVID" controls, the World Health Organization has warned of "very tough" times ahead as fears grow that its hospitals could soon become flooded with cases.
The elation that met those changes has quickly faded amid mounting signs that China may pay a price for shielding a population that lacks "herd immunity" and has low vaccination rates among the elderly. There were 50 severe and critical cases in hospitals in Beijing, most of whom have underlying health conditions, state news agency Xinhua reported late Tuesday.
There were 50 severe and critical cases in hospitals across Beijing, state news agency Xinhua reported this week.Amid the uncertainty, Chinese leaders have reportedly delayed a key economic policy meeting, which had been set to map out much-needed stimulus for the world's second largest economy.
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