Covid policies have been lifted after protests


Covid policies have been lifted after protests

China has announced it is lifting its most severe Covid policies after protests against the strict controls. People with Covid can now isolate at home rather than in state quarantine camps if they have mild or no symptoms. They also no longer need to show tests for most venues, and can travel more freely inside the country. Citizens have expressed relief but also concern about the sudden changes. The recent protests were triggered by a deadly fire in the western Xinjiang region - critics said the victims had been unable to escape the building because of lockdown measures but Beijing denies this