In comparison, the region’s other financial hub Hong Kong has recorded nearly 9,000 Covid deaths out of 1.18 million total cases as of January this year. Over 90% of the Covid deaths reported in Hong Kong will not be counted on the mainland,” he said. China’s Covid controls risk sparking crisis for the country — and its leader Xi JinpingThis is only the second time mainland China has reported Covid deaths this year. Throughout 2021, mainland China reported only two Covid deaths, both in January. The reported deaths come as the metropolis of 25 million people continues to endure a grueling lockdown, which has ground the vibrant, bustling business hub to a virtual halt.

Source: Egypt Independent April 18, 2022 12:33 UTC