Chinese citizens remain cautious days after govt scraps zero-Covid policy

While many embrace the new freedom, there are also growing concerns over the virus running wild soon.

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   Following the nationwide protests last month, the National Health Commission Wednesday announced the rollback of country’s strict ‘zero-COVID’ policy. In picture, a pandemic prevention worker in a protective suit disinfects the ground as people wait to get their swab test done. (Reuters Photo)

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   People wait in line to get their swab test as coronavirus disease outbreaks continue in Beijing. (Reuters Photo)

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   While many embrace the new freedom, there are also growing concerns over the virus running wild soon. (Reuters Photo)

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   Days before the policy was officially dropped, China’s cities started relaxing the COVID restrictions. On Thursday, the country’s most populous city Shanghai quashed the mandatory COVID tests to enter restaurants or entertainment venues.(Reuters Photo)

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   As the need for Covid-19 tests lessens, projects of construction of test laboratories have been scrapped, reported Shanghai government-backed news outlet The Paper. (Reuters Photo)

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   Amidst the relaxation, some cities urge residents to be more cautious now that the virus is on loose. (Reuters Photo)

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   The Chinese citizens last month staged nationwide public protests against the policy and President Xi Jinping’s CCP regime as frustration boiled with years into the ‘zero-COVID’ policy. (Reuters Photo)