The precautions to reduce Covid-19 infections are simply not an option for many Chinese households.
Last month, China ended its zero-COVID policy, bringing a tumultuous end to restrictions after nearly three years. The suddenness of the move surprised nearly everyone. The process could have been much more gradual, with a slower shift from mass forced lockdowns to more flexible policies, such as voluntary self-quarantine and social distancing. Instead, the government has effectively thrown caution to the wind.
As a result, China is now having one of the worst outbreaks seen anywhere since th
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