China's Xian imposes temporary, partial lockdown to fight Omicron flare-up

China's Xian imposes temporary, partial lockdown to fight Omicron flare-up The northwestern Chinese city of Xian said on Friday it will temporarily impose a partial lockdown to reduce its 13 million residents' movement, after reporting dozens of COVID-19 infections this month, as China fights a record wave of cases. Reuters Reuters

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Though the numbers remain moderate by international comparisons, the latest wave has put huge pressure on China's "dynamic-clearance" policy that aims to leave no infections undetected, with tough measures disrupting supply chains and local economies...