Official mentions sky-high figure in country's third most populous province Henan, following China's major policy change, reopening after years of 'zero infection' attempt
Under new guidelines after anger over zero-COVID policy, frequency and scope of PCR testing to be reduced, lockdowns limited and non-severe coronavirus cases can isolate at home
No sign of further demonstrations with heavy police presence on streets, but experts warn country can't fully open its borders until tens of millions of elderly are vaccinated
Activists call for political freedoms, claim strict virus lockdowns had hampered response to deadly blaze in Urumqi; protests not seen since 1989 pro-democracy movement
Man received a NIS 5,000 fine reserved for illegal gatherings during the lockdown after cursing police officers from his window; plans to sue for compensation
Report points to 'failures of leadership and judgment' among PM's staff, providing detailed information on lockdown gatherings; critics say scandal justifies his resignation
British PM tells lawmakers he is sorry for attending an illegal party at 10 Downing St. during lockdown, insists he didn't knowingly break rules or mislead Parliament
Unclear how much British premier and chancellor have been ordered to pay for alleged breach of COVID protocol; opposition leader Starmer demands their resignation
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