Author: Tom Jackson
-
How China’s zero-Covid policy triggered a new wave of investor interest in Vietnam
—
by
[ad_1] Vietnam has witnessed a new wave of foreign investor interest at the expense of China since it reopened its borders, as global firms look to diversify due to tariffs and potential pandemic and geopolitical risks to supply chains. [ad_2] Vietnam has witnessed a new wave of foreign investor interest at the expense of China…
-
What we know about XBB.1.5, the dominant COVID variant in the US
—
by
[ad_1] (NEXSTAR) – The U.S. has a new dominant COVID variant, the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. Health officials worldwide have been warning of XBB, a subvariant of omicron, since the fall. As of Friday, XBB’s spinoff, XBB.1.5, makes up roughly 40% of U.S. COVID cases, the CDC reports.…
-
The Guardian view on China’s Covid crisis: zero preparation | Editorial
—
by
[ad_1] China’s citizens know this winter is a deadly one. But they do not know how deadly. According to leaked information, health officials estimated that about 250 million people – 18% of the population – were infected with Covid in the first 20 days of December and that as of Christmas Eve, the rate of…
-
‘Overwhelming majority’ of EU wants Covid tests on passengers from China
—
by
[ad_1] Officials will meet again on Wednesday to decide what coordinated measures will be applied across the bloc in wake of China lifting its zero-Covid policy. [ad_2] Officials will meet again on Wednesday to decide what coordinated measures will be applied across the bloc in wake of China lifting its zero-Covid policy. FOLLOW US ON…
-
China: Top doctor says ‘up to 70% of Shanghai residents infected with Covid’
—
by
[ad_1] Cities across China have struggled with surging Covid infections (Picture: AFP) As much as 70% of residents in Shanghai may have been infected with Covid, state media reported today. China is currently battling with an increase in infections after the relaxation of its ‘zero-Covid’ measures. The government’s abrupt U-turn on December 7, and the…
-
EU offers China free Covid-19 vaccines as infections surge
—
by
[ad_1] China has yet to respond, said European Commission; it did not say how many jabs it was offering. [ad_2] China has yet to respond, said European Commission; it did not say how many jabs it was offering. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Quick Telecast is an automatic…
-
WHO scientists call for ‘realistic’ China Covid data at key meeting amid worries over spread
—
by
[ad_1] ‘We want to see a more realistic picture of what is actually going on’; some data ‘not very credible’. [ad_2] ‘We want to see a more realistic picture of what is actually going on’; some data ‘not very credible’. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Quick Telecast is…
-
China: Travellers who test positive for Covid in UK won’t have to isolate
—
by
[ad_1] A number of nations are imposing restrictions on travellers from China amid Covid concerns (Picture: Getty) Travellers from China who test positive for Covid-19 in the UK will not have to quarantine, a cabinet minister said. Covid cases continue to soar in China after Beijing softened its stringent ‘zero Covid’ measures including from January…
-
Beijing threatens response to 'unacceptable' virus measures
—
by
[ad_1] BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government blasted COVID-19 testing requirements imposed on passengers from China and threatened countermeasures against countries involved, which include the U.S. and several European nations. “We believe that the entry restrictions adopted by some countries targeting China lack scientific basis, and some excessive practices are even more unacceptable,” Foreign Ministry…
-
China criticises other countries for ‘excessive’ Covid travel rules | China
—
by
[ad_1] Beijing has criticised recently imposed testing requirements on passengers from China and threatened countermeasures against countries involved. “We believe that the entry restrictions adopted by some countries targeting China lack scientific basis, and some excessive practices are even more unacceptable,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a briefing. “We are firmly opposed to…
-
Covid-19 in China: up to 70 per cent of Shanghai’s population has now been infected, says leading city doctor
—
by
[ad_1] Chen Erzhen, a member of the city’s expert advisory panel, says millions more have been infected compared with last year’s outbreak. [ad_2] Chen Erzhen, a member of the city’s expert advisory panel, says millions more have been infected compared with last year’s outbreak. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of…
-
Travellers from China who test positive in UK for Covid will not need to isolate | Coronavirus
—
by
[ad_1] People arriving in the UK from China will not be required to self-isolate if they test positive for Covid-19, the transport secretary has said. Covid cases in China continue to surge after Beijing’s abrupt decision to end most of its severe pandemic restrictions. The UK government has said airlines will be required to check…