Category: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

China’s Looming ‘Tsunami’ of Covid Cases Will Test Its Hospitals

The New York Times – Business:
To conserve resources for the severely ill, the government is urging residents not to seek help unless necessary. But the pivot has left many confused and anxious.
Beijing Braces for Covid Surge After China Lifts Pandemic Curbs

The New York Times – Business:
Residents in the capital city buy up at-home tests and fever medication following the government’s decision to ease its “zero Covid” policy.
‘I Will Keep Fighting’: China’s Protesters Say It’s Bigger Than Covid

The New York Times – Business:
The restrictions that drove people into the streets last month are being rolled back. But many of those who demonstrated say they want more.
How Will China Turn Its Economy Back On? The World Is About to Find Out.

The New York Times – Business:
Strict “zero Covid” curbs have been smothering growth. After easing them, Beijing faces the twin challenges of rising caseloads and wary consumers.
The Risks of ‘Yes, and’ Leadership

The New York Times – Business:
Recent years have demanded that C.E.O.s accept uncertainty. Some have taken that to extremes.
China’s ‘Zero Covid’ Policy Changes, Explained

The New York Times – Business:
The Chinese government ordered officials to cut back on mass testing and hair-trigger regional lockdowns, in a pivot from stringent pandemic rules.
China Eases ‘Zero Covid’ Restrictions in Victory for Protesters

The New York Times – Business:
Beijing’s costly policy of lockdowns has pummeled the world’s second-largest economy and set off mass public protests that were a rare challenge to China’s leader, Xi Jinping.
The Week in Business: Upheaval in China

The New York Times – Business:
The labor market showed continued resilience. President Biden signed legislation averting a rail strike. And a near-total embargo on Russian oil takes effect.
After Fanning Covid Fears, China Must Now Try to Allay Them

The New York Times – Business:
Beijing had long warned that the only effective response was testing, quarantine and lockdowns. As it shifts policy, it must change how it portrays the risks.
Why Are Middle-Aged Men Missing From the Labor Market?

The New York Times – Business:
Men ages 35 to 44 are staging a lackluster rebound from pandemic job loss, despite a strong economy.
Gannett Starts Another Round of Staff Cuts

The New York Times – Business:
The largest newspaper chain is cutting roughly 6 percent of its 3,440-person U.S. media division.
FDA Considering New Approach to Blood Donation by Gay and Bisexual Men

The New York Times – Business:
The agency may put in place a personalized risk assessment to replace the current prohibition on men who have had sex with men in the previous three months.