It is known that within a few days, the Chinese authorities will announce new measures, including the easing of quarantine procedures for the new coronavirus.
The “Reuters” news agency reported today (1st), citing a source familiar with the matter, that the new measures by the Chinese authorities include the reduction of mass corona tests and the possibility of quarantining those who have been in close contact with a positive person under certain conditions. I did it.
In this regard, confirmed cases across China are still at a high, but some cities have lifted lockdowns in recent days, the news agency said.
In particular, it was reported that less than a day after the violent protests in Guangzhou on the 29th of last month, health authorities in at least seven districts with large manufacturing centers announced the temporary lifting of the lockdown.
Some provinces have also said they will allow schools, restaurants and cinemas to reopen.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chunlan, who oversees the corona quarantine work in China, said in a commentary reported by state media that “the pathogenicity of Omicron virus is weakening, more people are being vaccinated, and experience in virus suppression is building up.”
“We are facing a new situation and new challenges in epidemic prevention and control,” he said.
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*This article was taken from Reuters.
