China abandons key parts of zero-Covid strategy after protests

Wednesday, 7 December 2022newsdesk

China is lifting its most severe Covid policies - including forcing people into quarantine camps - just a week after landmark protests against the strict controls.

New Delhi 07 December 2022

As per news report of BBC,People with Covid can now isolate at home rather than in state facilities if they have mild or no symptoms. They also no longer need to show tests for most venues, and can travel more freely inside the country. Citizens have expressed relief but also concern about the sudden changes. "Finally! I will no longer worry about getting infected or being taken away as a close contact," one person wrote on Chinese social media. Another said: "Can anyone explain to me what's happening? Why is the change all of a sudden and so major?"

Source - BBC