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China’s zero-cases policy causes first Covid deaths in six months

China's zero-cases policy

Since Saturday, three fatalities have been confirmed in Beijing, bringing the total number of fatalities in the nation to 5,229. The killings come as China’s “zero-Covid policy” ignites sporadic demonstrations. Officials have warned that the situation in the capital is at its worst point since outbreak began. Covid deaths have been reported in China for … Read more

Beijing reports another new locally-transmitted COVID-19 case

Beijing

BEIJING, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) — Beijing reported another new locally-transmitted COVID-19 case on Monday after the first locally-transmitted Omicron case was reported Saturday, the municipal health commission said Tuesday. The new case is confirmed to be a close contact with the first Omicron case in Beijing, said the commission. Read more: Chinese mainland reports 163 … Read more