A country that once had one of the world’s most aggressive coronavirus policies is opting to learn to live with the virus, even in the face of a soaring infection rate.
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IPhone Manufacturer Foxconn Suspends Production Because of Covid Lockdown
The Taiwanese electronics firm said it “adjusted the production line” to other plants in China to minimize any impact on operations.
Wave of Omicron Infections Prompts Lockdowns in China
After two years of largely containing coronavirus outbreaks, China’s “Covid zero” policies are being tested by the highly transmissible variant.
300,000 in Hong Kong Isolate at Home as COVID Cases Rise
The city’s officials are scrambling to build quarantine and mass quarantine centers as cases of the Omicron and Delta variants spread widely.
Australia Weighs Lifting Covid Isolation Rules for Close Contacts
The country is moving toward protecting the most vulnerable rather than trying to prevent all transmission of the virus.
Hong Kong, Buckling Under Covid, Leaves Its Most Vulnerable in the Cold
Poor residents have been forced to choose between infecting their families or sleeping outdoors because of cramped living quarters and a lack of isolation facilities.
For Some in U.K., End of Covid Restrictions Threatens More Isolation
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is abolishing Covid regulations to move “back towards normality.” But people at high risk from the disease say the move will constrict their lives instead.
Boris Johnson Moves to Lift Coronavirus Restrictions in England
The British prime minister is shifting toward a strategy of living with Covid-19. Critics argue that the move is too soon, even as case numbers fall.
As Omicron Surges, South Korea Eases Pandemic Interference
With Omicron spreading quickly, the government says it will focus on the most vulnerable, while asking others to look after themselves at home.
Omicron Reveals Hong Kong’s Covid Dilemma
An Omicron surge has exposed the weaknesses of a system that was once a world leader in containing the coronavirus.