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

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

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

Yiwu hospital accepts digital currency payment

People in Yiwu have been able to pay at the Yiwu Central Hospital using electronic yuan since June 2.

June 8, 2022

Governments introduce range of measures to support child care

Wang Yuxiao couldn't wait to open the tax app on her phone and add details about her three sons.

April 29, 2022

FAQs about antigen self-testing for COVID-19

​China has approved COVID-19 antigen testing as a supplementary means to improve early detection, and 10 domestically made antigen kits have been allowed for home use.

April 21, 2022

Modified guidelines to treat virus outlined

Modifications to China's COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment guidelines are aimed at relieving strains on the medical system in the face of the highly contagious Omicron variant, officials and experts said.

March 17, 2022

Children take part in Ear Care Day

March 4, 2022