There was also no mention in the Xinhua report of “dynamic zero” – the general strategy to eliminate every chain of transmission through frequent testing, quarantine and lockdowns, despite their disruptions to life and the economy. Instead, Sun was quoted as saying that “optimisation” of Covid-19 control rules would continue. …
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