Coronavirus Update: China’s Lunar New Year celebrations raise concerns about COVID spread, while officials say peak is past
Chinese consumers are eager to travel during the nation's biggest annual holiday, but a wave of cases is making people nervous.
| Date: | Jan. 25, 2023 2:39 PM ET |
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China still grappling with COVID surge as Lunar New Year celebrations kick off
Most COVID restrictions in China have been lifted as the country prepares to celebrate the Lunar New Year. But the virus continues to spread and some fear the country is undercounting the death toll. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Jan. 23, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - China -
China still grappling with COVID surge as Lunar New Year celebrations kick off
Most COVID restrictions in China have been lifted as the country prepares to celebrate the Lunar New Year. But the virus continues to spread and some fear the country is undercounting the death toll. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Jan. 23, 2023 - World - CBSNews.com - World - China -
Xi warns of Covid spread as China starts lunar new year migration
President says country entering ‘new phase’ of pandemic with focus turning to rural areas
Jan. 18, 2023 - World - World - China -
Xi warns of Covid spread as China starts lunar new year migration
President says country entering ‘new phase’ of pandemic with focus turning to rural areas
Jan. 18, 2023 - UK homepage - Business - China -
China looks past Covid as tourist bookings surge for the Lunar New Year
People in China are moving past the pandemic and going out to travel, preliminary data for the Lunar New Year holiday show.
Jan. 27, 2023 - US Top News and Analysis - Business - China -
China past Covid infections peak, top economic official claims
Chinese vice-premier Liu He tells Davos meeting that country is returning to normal faster than government expected
Jan. 17, 2023 - World - World - China -
Coronavirus Update: China rings in Lunar New Year with few COVID restrictions in biggest celebration since start of pandemic
With most COVID restrictions lifted, China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday.
Jan. 24, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business - China -
China's Covid-19 Infections Hit Peak in Populous Regions, Officials Say
Henan province reports that most of its 100 million residents had already been infected, as local officials echo the Communist Party’s call for a smooth transition after an abrupt policy U-turn.
Jan. 10, 2023 - WSJ.com: World News - World - China -
Coronavirus Update: China to start issuing new tourism passports as Lunar New Year approaches amid wave of COVID cases
The Chinese government is again taking applications for new tourism passports after halting their issuance in early 2020 due to the pandemic.
Jan. 18, 2023 - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories - Business -
China Celebrated Lunar New Year Like Covid No Longer Exists
Jan. 27, 2023 - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - World - China -
China celebrates Lunar New Year amid COVID surge
Millions of people celebrated the Lunar New Year in China for the first time in two years as most COVID-19 restrictions are now lifted. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Jan. 23, 2023 - World - CBSNews.com - World - China -
China's COVID surge casts a shadow over the Lunar New Year travel rush
Experts think the number of COVID deaths will peak in China in the coming days, and despite a travel boom, the worst of the pandemic may finally be over.
Jan. 23, 2023 - World - CBSNews.com - World - China -
China's COVID surge casts a shadow over the Lunar New Year travel rush
Experts think the number of COVID deaths will peak in China in the coming days, and despite a travel boom, the worst of the pandemic may finally be over.
Jan. 23, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - China -
China celebrates Lunar New Year amid COVID surge
Millions of people celebrated the Lunar New Year in China for the first time in two years as most COVID-19 restrictions are now lifted. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Jan. 23, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - China -
China Celebrates Lunar New Year After ‘Zero Covid’ With Caution
With strict Covid restrictions lifted weeks ahead of the country’s most important holiday, millions, joyful yet anxious, could finally travel and reunite with family.
Jan. 22, 2023 - NYT > World News - World - China -
Rural China runs short of Covid drugs over lunar new year holiday
Officials row with Pfizer over price as villages struggle to obtain antiviral medication
Jan. 22, 2023 - UK homepage - Business - China -
Rural China runs short of Covid drugs over lunar new year holiday
Officials row with Pfizer over price as villages struggle to obtain antiviral medication
Jan. 22, 2023 - World - World - China -
China rings in Lunar New Year with most Covid rules lifted
People across China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with large family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government lifted its strict “zero-Covid” policy, marking the biggest festive celebration since the pandemic began
Jan. 22, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - China -
China celebrates lunar new year as Covid infections hit 80%
Holiday travel low risk because so many have had the disease, says top government epidemiologist
Jan. 22, 2023 - UK homepage - Business - China -
China enjoys the lunar new year as Covid infections reach 80 per cent
Holiday travel is low risk because so many have had the disease, says top government epidemiologist
Jan. 22, 2023 - World - World - China -
Lunar new year brings China out from under pall of Covid
End of zero-Covid policy allows family gatherings and largest festivities since pandemic beganPeople across China have rung in the lunar new year with family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government lifted its strict
Jan. 22, 2023 - The Guardian - World - China -
China Celebrates Lunar New Year After ‘Zero Covid’ With Caution
With strict Covid restrictions lifted weeks ahead of the country’s most important holiday, millions, joyful yet anxious, could finally travel and reunite with family.
Jan. 21, 2023 - NYT > Top Stories - Top stories - China -
China Confronts First Lunar New Year Since Covid Lockdowns Ended
Chinese authorities delivered mixed messages ahead of the first Lunar New Year holiday since the country emerged from its yearslong zero-Covid slumber.
Jan. 20, 2023 - WSJ.com: World News - World - China -
China announces lunar new year censorship crackdown to silence Covid ‘rumours’
Plan to target ‘gloomy sentiments’ across festival period comes as independent health forecasters estimate over 600,000 deaths from CovidChinese cyber authorities have announced an internet censorship crackdown to ensure there are no
Jan. 19, 2023 - The Guardian - World - China -
China's first Lunar New Year without Covid restrictions fuels fears of a rural crisis
China’s first Lunar New Year without Covid restrictions has fueled fears that travelers from virus-hit cities could infect family members in rural areas.
Jan. 17, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - China
