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Even the WHO has turned on China's zero-Covid strategy

11 May 2022

7:31 PM

11 May 2022

7:31 PM

Covid infections are finally falling in Shanghai. The city reported just over 2,000 cases on Tuesday, down from over 27,000 at its peak a month ago. Yet instead of regaining their freedom, locals have been hit by tighter lockdown restrictions. Even the World Health Organisation, which typically shies away from criticising China, is urging Beijing to rethink its approach.

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