Xi'an was placed under strict lockdown orders on December 23 in a drastic bid to contain the spread of a fast-growing Covid cluster. China has since relied on a combination of mass testing, snap lockdowns and extensive quarantine measures to stamp out renewed flare-ups. Over the past week, Xi'an authorities have faced a public outcry over draconian lockdown measures that prevented critical patients from urgent medical care. Across China, hundreds of local officials have been fired or punished for failing to contain Covid flare-ups in their localities. But since the Xi'an lockdown, more are starting to reflect on the sacrifices individuals are asked to make -- and whether they are worth it.

Source: CNN January 07, 2022 12:12 UTC