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China’s COVID-19 case spike forces another harsh lockdown, and citizens are calling out for help
Authorities in a north-eastern Chinese city have come under fire for their poor handling of a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, as anger mounts over a shortage of food and medication during lockdown measures.
Key points:
- Tonghua’s entire population will be tested for the third time since mid-January
- Residents have reached out to people on social media to obtain everyday essentials
- China’s daily case numbers have prompted fears of another wave
The latest outbreak in Tonghua city, in the northern province of Jilin, saw local authorities impose strict measures last week, resulting in residents being banned from leaving their homes.
More than 190 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Tonghua since China’s north-eastern outbreak began earlier…
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