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China’s new COVID-19 protocol cuts isolation length for inbound travelers | 2022-06-29
Under China’s newly updated COVID-19 control protocol, close contacts and inbound travelers will be under medical observation in isolation at designated sites for seven days plus three days of in-home health monitoring.
Meilin Subdistrict tightens anti-COVID-19 measures | 2022-06-28
Futian District has designated lockdown, control and prevention areas in Meilin Subdistrict since yesterday, according to the district’s COVID prevention and control headquarters.
Zhongkao quarantine sites set up for students | 2022-06-27
Over 170 students in Futian District sat for the senior high school entrance examination, or zhongkao, at quarantine hotels or other quarantine backup exam venues yesterday, the exam’s first day, amid the city’s restrictions to quell the latest pandemic flare-up.
Futian tightens COVID measures in housing compounds, urban villages | 2022-06-27
All residential compounds and urban villages in Futian District are temporarily not allowed to receive visitors for three days from Saturday to today, according to a notice released by the district’s COVID-19 prevention and control headquarters Friday.
48h negative COVID test results needed to access public venues | 2022-06-23
Shenzheners are required to produce negative nucleic acid test results issued within 48 hours to get access to public venues and public transportation starting from 12:01 a.m. tomorrow, according to a notice issued by the city’s COVID-19 prevention and control office early this morning.
SZ to allow deferrals of social insurance payments for more pandemic-hit sectors | 2022-06-23
Shenzhen has recently announced the deferral of social insurance premium payments for more businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of the city’s efforts to further alleviate the financial burden on certain industries, Shenzhen Special Zone Daily reported.
City vows to stem virus spread as new infections found | 2022-06-20
Shenzhen will take resolute, swift, scientific and targeted measures against the spread of coronavirus, according to a meeting of the city’s leading group for COVID-19 prevention and control yesterday, one day after the city reported two locally transmitted asymptomatic COVID-19 infections during community screenings.
Chinese mRNA-based COVID vaccines effective in preclinical trials | 2022-06-13
Two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidates produced by Chinese manufacturer CanSino Biologics have proven effective in preclinical trials, suggesting the potential for human tests, according to a new study published in the journal Emerging Microbes & Infections.
Chinese scientists find promising oral COVID drug candidate: study | 2022-06-08
A new study led by Chinese university scientists has identified a compound derived from the antiviral drug remdesivir that exhibits potential as an oral treatment for COVID-19.
Expert: China maintains economic resilience amid COVID impact | 2022-05-31
China has maintained economic resilience despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, a Kenyan expert said Sunday.