Hundreds in hazmat suits moved to quarantine facilities under China’s strict zero-Covid policy

Hundreds of people in hazmat suits were seen lining the streets of Wuxi, China, on July 1, 2022, waiting to be transported to a quarantine facility. This came after a cluster of 27 new asymptomatic Covid-19 cases were detected that day. China has adhered to its hardline zero-Covid approach, despite the world’s attempts to coexist with the virus. The hardline policy has also sparked discontent and even rare protests from its citizens.

Hundreds in hazmat suits moved to quarantine facilities under China’s strict zero-Covid policy

Hundreds of people in hazmat suits were seen lining the streets of Wuxi, China, on July 1, 2022, waiting to be transported to a quarantine facility. This came after a cluster of 27 new asymptomatic Covid-19 cases were detected that day. China has adhered to its hardline zero-Covid approach, despite the world’s attempts to coexist with the virus. The hardline policy has also sparked discontent and even rare protests from its citizens.

 

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