China’s controversial zero-Covid policies are over, but at what cost?


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😷 China’s controversial zero-Covid policies are over, but at what cost?

With the Chinese New Year holiday around the corner, Chinese factories are struggling to keep their factories staffed while employees fall ill with Covid. A sharp spike in cases has been recorded in recent weeks as the country eased its strict zero-Covid policies for the first time in years. As of December 26th, 2022, cases grew by more than 67%, according to the World Health Organization. While some speculate that the numbers are far greater and being under-reported, China-based manufacturers are facing a serious problem if operations cannot be performed due to a lack of manpower.

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