China is witnessing a surge in Covid cases as the country's capital introduced new measures to stop the transmission of the virus. The measures include strengthening public checks and locking down residential compounds, although strict curbs have not been placed owing to a key Communist Party congress underway. Even though the cases are fewer compared to other countries, China's ‘zero-Covid’ policy much touted at the once-in-five-years Communist party congress by president Xi Jinping seems to be failing. Xi Jinping could for government officials: ReportBeijing has called for stronger screening and meticulous checks on people entering crowded places as a few residential compounds with suspected cases were put under three-day lockdowns. "Ensure that no one is overlooked," Beijing's health authorities asserted as the city battles surge in infections again.

Source: Hindustan Times October 20, 2022 05:35 UTC