Vaccination and Immunization – Page 16

China’s ‘Zero Covid’ Policy Changes, Explained

The Chinese government ordered officials to cut back on mass testing and hair-trigger regional lockdowns, in a pivot from stringent pandemic rules.

By Chang Che Amy Chang Chien and Alexandra Stevenson

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China Eases ‘Zero Covid’ Restrictions in Victory for Protesters

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.

By Keith Bradsher Chang Che and Amy Chang Chien

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China Says It Will Do More to Vaccinate Older People Against Covid

Only 40 percent of those age 80 or older have had booster shots. Officials said they will go door-to-door and bring vaccines to nursing homes to lift that number.

By Alexandra Stevenson

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Outbreaks Test China’s Efforts to Limit the Cost of ‘Zero Covid’

China wants to fine-tune its stringent pandemic restrictions to reduce the disruption to daily life caused by lockdowns. But officials are still taking few chances.

By Keith Bradsher

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