Tue, 21-Oct-2025

China: millions of people wait in line for Covid testing in the sweltering heat

China

In the midst of a record heat wave, the Chinese city of Chongqing has implemented widespread Covid testing in its center, forcing millions of its citizens to endure hours-long exposure to the sun. Authorities set the health codes on everyone’s mobile phones to orange to make sure inhabitants in the core districts follow the testing … Read more

Minister urged councils to be less strict over Jubilee street celebrations

Previously, local governments advised residents against holding unofficial Jubilee street festivities this week, but a minister has urged them to relax their rules. Throughout 70,000 Big Jubilee Lunches are anticipated to take place over the weekend, with millions of people expecting to join in. Technology minister Chris Philp told that municipalities should offer “a little … Read more