More than 600 million Chinese live in rural areas. Photo: Reuters
Chinese local governments ban rural weddings and funerals to halt spread of Covid-19
- The mass gatherings can involve thousands of villagers and have been linked to the latest outbreak in Hebei province
- China reported a total of 136 new infections on Monday, including imported and asymptomatic cases
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More than 600 million Chinese live in rural areas. Photo: Reuters