Shops and restaurants in Beijing are deserted as country awaits a spike in infections following decision to reduce the scope of mandatory testing, allow some positive cases to quarantine at home and end large-scale lockdowns
U.S. vows to continue COVID fight as international vaccine-sharing mechanism is phased out, but funding questions remain
COVID jabs would still be made available to less well-off countries, alongside other vaccines
Abundant social media and news reports suggest COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in Baoding as China moves to relax testing and quarantine rules nationwide.
WHO warns the pandemic is not over
Experts fear a spike in daily cases and deaths as citizens "feel more scared" as they navigate confusing new regulations
Rules covering quarantine, people movement, lockdowns and testing were loosened, and other aspects of policy were also adjusted
Even though its borders remain mostly shut, citizens cheered the prospect of a shift that could see China slowly emerging back into the world
Outside health experts say country must focus on boosting vaccinations, and preparing hospitals and staff
Prime Minister: 'COVID was most significant threat...since World War Two'
Fatalities come as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations
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