Covid-19: China suffers surge in cases after easing zero COVID lockdowns. Here's why and what we can learn.

Author: S. Jeffery

While the world has practically moved on from Covid, the Chinese government and its people still struggle with a recurring surge in cases due to the harsh lockdowns and the consequences that follow when the restrictions are eased. 

While the official data shows a drop in new cases, the information no longer covers large parts of the Chinese population, since the government ended mandatory testing for its citizens on Wednesday (Dec 7, 2022). On Friday (Dec 9, 2022) however, there were several cases of the virus being reported in schools and businesses.

Covid News: Belize experiencing a new surge in COVID-19 cases.

Image of COVID-19 virus cell.

Bemopan, Belize (CMC)  — Belize is experiencing a new wave of COVID-19 infections with the Ministry of Health and Wellness releasing a report indicating that 69 new cases were recorded during the period November 29 to December 5.

While there are no new hospitalisation cases or deaths, the health authorities said the positivity rate is at 11 cumulatively, while the daily rate is at 3.71.

Health Minister Kevin Bernard told reporters "we have to remember that COVID is here, and while 69 may be a significant jump indeed, there is surveillance being done.