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Refined COVID policy aims to be more scientific
The latest modifications made to China's COVID-19 policy — such as shortening quarantine time and limiting contact tracing — are aimed at adjusting to new viral mutations, integrating fresh scientific evidence, and managing limited resources in a vast country more efficiently, health authorities said on Saturday.
November 14, 2022
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China announces optimization of COVID-19 rules
China will cut COVID-19 quarantine period for incoming travelers from 10 to 8 days, cancel the circuit breaker for inbound flights and no longer determine secondary close contacts of confirmed cases, health authorities said on Friday.
November 11, 2022
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COVID-19 vaccines developed via multiple tech routes in China
At least 46 COVID-19 vaccines are being tested in human trials in China and more than 20 in overseas clinical trials as the country pushes forward its vaccine research and development through multiple tech routes.
October 26, 2022
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Cities offer free flu shots as tough winter warned
A number of cities in China have started offering free flu shots for the elderly and other vulnerable groups as experts said this winter's flu season could be tough due to declining immunity against the disease and lingering threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 30, 2022
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Guide to wearing masks for general public
Guide to wearing masks amid COVID-19 for general public
August 5, 2022
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Oral pill for COVID-19 approved by regulator
China's top drug regulator said on Monday that it has granted conditional approval for a homegrown oral pill to be used to treat COVID-19 disease, adding to the growing medical arsenal against the novel coronavirus.
July 26, 2022
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Guideline released for monkeypox
China released its first diagnosis and treatment guideline for monkeypox on June 15, making it clear that the virus can spread through close contact and droplets, but most patients can recover without special treatment.
June 16, 2022
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Zhejiang loosens policy on nucleic acid testing
Zhejiang's nucleic acid testing policy has been loosened not only for residents in low-risk areas within the province, but also for those coming into the province, the Zhejiang epidemic prevention and control work leading group announced on Tuesday.
June 10, 2022