One of China's top health experts has warned of a surge in COVID-19 cases, state media said, in the wake of the government's decision to abandon its hardline coronavirus strategy. | via philstarlife
, state media said Sunday, Dec. 11, in the wake of the government's decision to abandon its hardline coronavirus strategy.
"Currently, the epidemic in China is... spreading rapidly, and under such circumstances, no matter how strong the prevention and control is, it will be difficult to completely cut off the transmission chain."The easing of China's so-called"zero-Covid" policy followed nationwide protests against harsh virus rules that had battered the economy and confined millions to their homes.
She said 106,000 doctors and 177,700 nurses will be redirected to intensive care units to cope with the spike in coronavirus patients, but did not offer details on how this would affect the health system's ability to treat other diseases.Long lines sprung up outside pharmacies in Beijing on Sunday as residents rushed to stockpile cold and fever medicines and antigen test kits.
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