Key interventions could dramatically reduce deaths as China pivots from zero-Covid restrictions, according to a new study. Photo: EPA-EFE
Key interventions could dramatically reduce deaths as China pivots from zero-Covid restrictions, according to a new study. Photo: EPA-EFE
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China’s potentially grim Covid death toll is avoidable, new study says

  • China’s pivot from zero-Covid could result in 1.5 million deaths in 6 months, researchers say
  • “Flatten the curve” measures could avoid case spikes, ease healthcare system pressures

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Updated: 6:00am, 27 Dec, 2022

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Key interventions could dramatically reduce deaths as China pivots from zero-Covid restrictions, according to a new study. Photo: EPA-EFE
Key interventions could dramatically reduce deaths as China pivots from zero-Covid restrictions, according to a new study. Photo: EPA-EFE
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