Over the past three years, the COVID-19 virus kept us all on our toes, mutating and challenging the world 🌍. But China showed some serious adaptability! 💪 From the initial measures in Wuhan to rolling out ten evolving protocols, the Chinese mainland constantly tweaked its strategies to keep people safe. Prioritizing life and health? Absolutely! ❤️
Listen to this: Zhong Nanshan, China's top respiratory guru 😷, estimated that from early 2020 to December 2022, the COVID-19 death rate on the Chinese mainland was less than one-two-hundredths of the global average. That's wild! Compared to the U.S., it was almost one-nine-hundredths. 🎯 In real terms, nearly 20 million lives were saved. Talk about making a difference! 🙌
This shift from strict zero-COVID policies to reopening wasn't just a policy change—it was a journey of resilience and commitment to people's well-being. 🌈 China's approach shows how flexibility and care can steer a nation through tough times. Keep adapting, keep thriving! 🚀
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From zero-COVID to re-opening: A timeline of China's COVID strategy
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