Scientists finds clues to crack mystery of long COVID
After tracking recovered COVID-19 patients for over two years, a group of Chinese scientists have unearthed clues that could explain the mechanisms of long COVID-19. They have discovered key biomarkers that can help identify high-risk groups and develop treatment.
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Health experts urge stepping up preparedness for outbreaks
Health experts called on Wednesday for stepping up preparedness for future public health threats, especially coronaviruses and other viruses that can cause respiratory illnesses.
Chinese study reveals how COVID vaccination exerts antiviral effect
China to remove COVID-19 test requirements for intl arrivals
China's customs authorities on Tuesday announced the removal of COVID-19 nucleic acid or antigen test requirements for all inbound international travelers.
EG.5 most prominent substrain of COVID-19
The EG.5 substrain of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has become the most prominent source of coronavirus infections in China, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Saturday.
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57 cases of new Omicron subvariant detected in China
China has detected 57 COVID-19 cases caused by the new Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 as of Saturday, a Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention researcher said on Wednesday.
COVID may originate in humans - study
Humans infected by the COVID-19 virus may have introduced the novel coronavirus to susceptible animals at the Huanan seafood market in Wuhan, Hubei province, where the first COVID-19 cases were reported in China, Chinese researchers said on Saturday.
Mainland detects first BQ.1 variant of coronavirus
The Chinese mainland detected its first BQ.1 case — a variant of key concern — this week, according to information released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday.
Does the COVID-19 vaccine weaken your immune system?
Six fallacies and truths about China's epidemic control
Fact Check: The sooner to get infected, the better?
Fact-check on vaccine-related misinformation
BQ.1 and XBB: What you need to know
China has detected BQ.1 and XBB from imported cases. How virulent are these strains? Will they cause new waves of infections? Here's what Chinese experts are saying.
Explainer: Experts on key COVID-19 concerns through FAQs
In response to questions of public concern regarding China's fight against COVID-19, Xinhua reporters have interviewed experts with the State Council inter-agency task force for COVID-19 response to provide answers.
As COVID wanes, what do people expect from new year?
Expert interprets nation's new COVID-19 treatment protocol
Did China scrap COVID controls overnight?
Guidance on home quarantine for COVID-infected people
How to protect yourself against COVID in various scenarios
Vaccinations remain critical in protecting China's elderly population
Professionals offer valuable advice on how to cope in times of high stress
TCM study identifies compounds in COVID drug
Researchers have successfully identified key antiviral and bioactive anti-inflammatorial compounds in a traditional Chinese medicine therapy widely used to treat COVID-19. The findings are expected to shed light on the way TCM works against the virus, and to help promote global acceptance of TCM.
TCM's role in COVID treatment to be promoted
Health authorities provide list of Chinese medicines for COVID-19
TCM plays key role in virus treatment mix
Technical guideline for the inoculation of COVID-19 vaccines
Report: China's fight against COVID-19 (full text)
White paper - Fighting Covid-19: China in Action
Diagnosis, treatment protocol for COVID (tentative 8th edition)
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