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China permits wholly foreign-owned hospitals in major cities
2024-12-04
The National Health Commission and three other departments jointly issued a pilot work plan on further opening up the medical sector on Nov 29.
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What is monkeypox? Should you be worried?
2024-08-27
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern on Aug 14, activating its highest level of global alert for the virus for the second time in two years.
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Pathogen watch stepped up amid holidays
2023-12-29
To cope with a potential increase in respiratory illnesses in China during the upcoming holidays, health authorities have called for close monitoring of different pathogens, stepping up vaccination among vulnerable groups and bolstering medical capacities in rural areas.
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COVID-19 tests no longer required for travelers to China from Aug 30
2023-08-29
Foreign Ministry has announced that beginning on Aug 30, it would no longer require travelers entering China to take a PCR test or an antigen test for COVID-19.
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Large-scale COVID reemergence 'unlikely' despite uptick in cases
2023-05-19
The risk of a new large-scale COVID-19 outbreak in China in the short term is minimal, despite a recent uptick in new infections, according to health experts.
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Approval for homegrown COVID-19 pills granted
2023-01-30
China has granted conditional approval to two homegrown COVID-19 oral pills, the National Medical Products Administration said on Jan 29.
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China enters new phase of COVID response
2023-01-10
From Sunday, China starts managing COVID-19 with measures designed for combating Class B infectious diseases, instead of Class A infectious diseases.
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Second COVID booster available for eligible people
2022-12-16
Seniors and people identified as being at higher risk from COVID-19 are now eligible for a second vaccine booster shot, according to a notice issued on Dec 14.