China further optimised its COVID-19 control policies in a 10-point notice released on Wednesday. Below are some of the key adjustments.
China will cut COVID-19 quarantine period for incoming travelers from 10 to 8 days, cancel the circuit breaker for inbound flights and no longer determine secondary close contacts of confirmed cases, health authorities said on Friday.
Giving children COVID-19 vaccine shots is an important part of building up immunity barrier for the entire population, as well as an important measure to block the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Shandong province has begun offering COVID-19 booster shots to people over 18 years old who have already been vaccinated amid rising evidence that shows an additional COVID-19 shot will improve immunity.
That every individual wears a mask in public is the first line of defense to cut the transmission channels for the novel coronavirus. The importance of wearing a face mask can never be overemphasized.
