China to ‘Resolutely Adhere’ to Covid Zero as Cases Rise
- Health officials ordered to implement zero-tolerance approach
- The remarks come after stocks surged on reopening rumors
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China’s top health body said the nation’s zero-tolerance approach remains the overall strategy to fighting Covid-19 after unverified social media posts buoyed hopes the policy would be eased.
The National Health Commission convened a meeting hosted by party chief Ma Xiaowei on Wednesday to study the messages delivered during the party congress held last month. Ma said that officials must be committed to Covid Zero and the work of controlling the virus, according to a statement from the commission.