The Chinese government’s determination to ease some of its tough new coronavirus measures will likely be quickly tested by the surge of new infections in the country. Health officials said over the weekend that the policy overhaul was a rule change .not deregulationAnd
China reported 15,525 new cases on Thursday, surpassing 10,000 for the fourth consecutive day. This was the highest level since late April when Shanghai was in the midst of a severe lockdown. Guangdong, Henan, Beijing, Chongqing and Inner Mongolia continue to experience high numbers of new infections.
The city of Beijing announced 404 new cases on Monday, up from 230 the day before. The number has increased rapidly since earlier this month, when it was in the 20s. Guangzhou has 4,065 people and the lockdown in Panyu and Liwan districts has been extended to 16.
A facility in an area that has recently been placed under isolation or health observation due to the novel coronavirus (November 13, Beijing)
Photographer: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
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