covid-19

China’s COVID cases rise, record daily numbers seen in Beijing and other cities

China reported 14,878 new COVID-19 infections for Nov. 12, including a record number of new daily cases in capital city Beijing, as well as in manufacturing hubs Guangzhou and Zhengzhou. The new cases come as industrial activity in Guangzhou and Zhengzhou has been disrupted by restrictions aimed at controlling outbreaks. The number of daily cases … Read moreChina’s COVID cases rise, record daily numbers seen in Beijing and other cities

Chinese Covid lockdown traps residents during earthquake

THE BBC IS REPORTING: Footage showing that some residents in the earthquake-hit Chinese city of Chengdu were stopped from fleeing their compounds due to a Covid lockdown has sparked anger and disbelief online. Some in Chengdu say they were told to stay inside through a 6.6-magnitude earthquake on Monday that has killed at least 65 … Read moreChinese Covid lockdown traps residents during earthquake

‘Long COVID’ is a growing public health crisis that could affect a billion in just a few years!

Long COVID may already affect between 7 million and 23 million Americans who previously had the virus, or up to 7% of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Different estimates of how many people are affected with long COVID vary widely—from 10% to 80% of COVID survivors. More than half of … Read more‘Long COVID’ is a growing public health crisis that could affect a billion in just a few years!