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China’s capital reports 48 new local infections on Tuesday, after recording 99 infections the day before.
China’s capital reports 48 new local infections on Tuesday, after recording 99 infections the day before.
Aerosol version of CanSino adenovirus vaccine produced up to 24 times the antibodies against Delta than the control group, according to paper.
Aerosol version of CanSino adenovirus vaccine produced up to 24 times the antibodies against Delta than the control group, according to paper.
Taiwanese authorities have started easing restrictions to live with the virus while the mainland is sticking to its zero-Covid playbook
Taiwanese authorities have started easing restrictions to live with the virus while the mainland is sticking to its zero-Covid playbook
Emphasising deep cleaning aligns with Beijing’s persistent view the virus can spread from surfaces, and may originally have been imported into Wuhan on goods.
Emphasising deep cleaning aligns with Beijing’s persistent view the virus can spread from surfaces, and may originally have been imported into Wuhan on goods.
All 670 students and staff living at the Fangshan campus have been transferred to an isolation facility.
All 670 students and staff living at the Fangshan campus have been transferred to an isolation facility.
One theory suggests the lingering presence of the coronavirus may have triggered an immune response that led to liver damage.
One theory suggests the lingering presence of the coronavirus may have triggered an immune response that led to liver damage.
Many countries are offering fourth doses of the vaccines, but most are for at-risk groups like the elderly.
Many countries are offering fourth doses of the vaccines, but most are for at-risk groups like the elderly.
20 countries have reported acute liver inflammation in young patients, many of them previously healthy.
20 countries have reported acute liver inflammation in young patients, many of them previously healthy.
The country has not authorised any mRNA vaccines, despite their proven benefits, a move many observers believe is down to the wish to develop its own version.
The country has not authorised any mRNA vaccines, despite their proven benefits, a move many observers believe is down to the wish to develop its own version.
Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan says testing booths will be within easy reach for all residents in the country’s major cities.
Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan says testing booths will be within easy reach for all residents in the country’s major cities.
A team of Chinese researchers say it could be related to lower levels of a small molecule.
A team of Chinese researchers say it could be related to lower levels of a small molecule.
Fangshan district follows Chaoyang in urging all but essential workers to avoid the office.
Fangshan district follows Chaoyang in urging all but essential workers to avoid the office.
The financial hub kept Covid-19 under control without mass testing and mass lockdowns – until it didn’t.
The financial hub kept Covid-19 under control without mass testing and mass lockdowns – until it didn’t.
Fudan University hospital researchers also say asymptomatic children may have contributed to the city’s widespread transmission.
Fudan University hospital researchers also say asymptomatic children may have contributed to the city’s widespread transmission.
Liang Wannian rules out individual responses for different parts of the country.
Liang Wannian rules out individual responses for different parts of the country.
Immigration authority pledges to maintain ‘highest levels’ of prevention and control for inbound or outbound travellers.
Immigration authority pledges to maintain ‘highest levels’ of prevention and control for inbound or outbound travellers.
Recent food shortages in locked down Shanghai prompt days of panic buying in Beijing despite government assurances on supply.
Recent food shortages in locked down Shanghai prompt days of panic buying in Beijing despite government assurances on supply.
Mass testing under way across most of Beijing and people told to stay at home.
Mass testing under way across most of Beijing and people told to stay at home.
Infectious diseases expert Zhang Wenhong says treatment of coronavirus patients presenting with comorbidities strains medical resources.
Infectious diseases expert Zhang Wenhong says treatment of coronavirus patients presenting with comorbidities strains medical resources.
Lessons learned since 2020 mean China can now collect thousands, even millions, of samples, rapidly test and contact trace, says Gates Foundation TB expert.
Lessons learned since 2020 mean China can now collect thousands, even millions, of samples, rapidly test and contact trace, says Gates Foundation TB expert.
‘A lot of people died outside of the health systems. We don’t know what they died of,’ WHO data chief says in underlining need to find true toll.
‘A lot of people died outside of the health systems. We don’t know what they died of,’ WHO data chief says in underlining need to find true toll.
Health Minister Ma Xiaowei tells party journal the bottom line is to prevent outbreaks and consolidate hard-won results.
Health Minister Ma Xiaowei tells party journal the bottom line is to prevent outbreaks and consolidate hard-won results.
Sinovac Biotech and China National Biotec Group have received approval to carry out clinical trials in the city for new vaccines.
Sinovac Biotech and China National Biotec Group have received approval to carry out clinical trials in the city for new vaccines.
As the financial powerhouse battles to control infections, its 25 million people and the country’s economy are paying a high price.
As the financial powerhouse battles to control infections, its 25 million people and the country’s economy are paying a high price.
Some countries have started giving fourth doses to seniors and other vulnerable people.
Some countries have started giving fourth doses to seniors and other vulnerable people.
China is in the grip of an Omicron wave, but about 70 per cent of cases reported in March have not had any symptoms.
China is in the grip of an Omicron wave, but about 70 per cent of cases reported in March have not had any symptoms.
Scientists believe that further strains will emerge in future given the nature of the virus and the extent it has spread around the world.
Scientists believe that further strains will emerge in future given the nature of the virus and the extent it has spread around the world.
Researchers have detected a number of recombinant Covid-19 sublineages in Europe
Researchers have detected a number of recombinant Covid-19 sublineages in Europe
The announcement came after an official said the government had handled the outbreak poorly and that it accepted all criticism.
The announcement came after an official said the government had handled the outbreak poorly and that it accepted all criticism.
Rain is increasing hazards at the wreckage site and some plans need to be revised, air safety official says.
Rain is increasing hazards at the wreckage site and some plans need to be revised, air safety official says.