Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Covid Workers in China Clash With Police Over Unpaid Wages, Layoffs
Companies that reaped windfalls helping the government implement strict ‘zero Covid’ controls are now struggling to pay and keep workers.
China Reports Nearly 60,000 Covid-Linked Deaths Since Lifting Restrictions
The unexpected disclosure was made as the country faces mounting criticism for providing unreliable data on its latest coronavirus outbreak.
No Increased Stroke Risk Linked to Pfizer’s Covid Boosters, Federal Officials Say
An uptick hinted at in surveillance data was a mirage, the officials said.
Online Anger Over China’s Covid Pivot Shows Widening Social Split
The Communist Party’s efforts to limit discord over its sudden “zero Covid” pivot are being challenged with increasing rancor, including from its own supporters.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Shanghai’s Devastating Outbreak
Also, the eight warmest years on record and a fragile political alliance in the Philippines.
This Is What Shanghai’s Covid Outbreak Looks Like
The Chinese city is being gripped by a massive Covid wave, leading to a surge in hospitalizations and crowded funeral homes.
As China Reopens Its Borders, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.
As China Lifts Pandemic Border Controls, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.
China’s Covid Surge Threatens Villages as Lunar New Year Approaches
Millions are expected to travel home this month, spreading Covid to rural communities where health care services are woefully underdeveloped.