The Chinese authorities have been facing a jump in mortality since the end of the zero Covid policy. China announced on Saturday at least 60,000 deaths in hospitals linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, since the lifting of health restrictions in the country a month ago. “A total of 59,938 (deaths) were recorded between December 8, 2022 and January 12, 2023,” health authority official Jiao Yahui told reporters. This report does not take into account deaths recorded outside medical facilities. > Mor
China announced on Saturday at least 60,000 deaths in hospitals linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, since the lifting of health restrictions in the country a month ago.
“A total of 59,938 (deaths) were recorded between December 8, 2022 and January 12, 2023,” health authority official Jiao Yahui told reporters.
This report does not take into account deaths recorded outside medical facilities.
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