China downgrades COVID management

Chinese health authorities announced late on Dec 26 that they have decided to rename "novel coronavirus pneumonia" to "novel coronavirus infection" and downgrade the management of the disease from category A to category B starting Jan 8.

China to scrap quarantine requirement for international arrivals

China will scrap the quarantine requirement for international arrivals starting January 8, 2023, the country's National Health Commission said in a statement on Dec 26.

Guidance on home quarantine for COVID-infected people

Second COVID booster available for eligible people

Seniors and people identified as being at higher risk from COVID-19 are now eligible for a second vaccine booster shot, according to a notice issued on Dec 14.

Things you should know about China's latest COVID-19 measures

Major adjustments have been made to China's COVID-19 control policies. Below are some of the key changes, to help you keep up to date.

Virus control to focus on alleviating symptoms

The target for future COVID-19 epidemic control will focus on alleviating the symptoms of patients.