Focus on Arts and Ecology

January 13, 2023 

China released the latest version of the diagnosis and treatment protocol for severe cases of COVID-19 patients on Friday.

Based on summarizing the characteristics of COVID-19 and clinical treatment experience, the new version of the diagnosis and treatment protocol is designed to further guide local governments in the treatment of severe COVID-19 cases, improve the cure rate and reduce the death rate, according to the National Health Commission.

Under the new measures, personal health management has become ever more important for most people. Join our CGTN reporter to find out how Chinese people are taking responsibility.

As China downgrades its COVID-19 response, its leading public health experts say they believe the worst is over for the country of 1.4 billion people.

Explained: Why China suspended some visas for Japan and ROK

· The Chinese embassy and consulates in Japan have suspended the issuance of ordinary visas for Japanese citizens wishing to visit China, the Chinese Embassy in Japan said on Tuesday

· The Chinese Embassy in South Korea also issued a notice on the same day, suspending the issuance of short-term visas to South Korean citizens visiting China for business, tourism, medical treatment, transit or general private affairs

· China's Foreign Ministry said some countries, disregarding science, facts and their own epidemic situations, have insisted on implementing discriminatory entry restrictions targeting China

· Since China downgraded its management of COVID-19 to a Class-B disease and eased cross-border travel, many countries have expressed their welcome, but a few countries have announced entry restriction measures targeting travelers from China

More headlines:

· Hospitals across China are taking measures to make effective use of medical resources and provide service to patients amid the fight against COVID-19

· Understand the new clinical classification of COVID-19 in China with our explainer video here

· Beijing Daxing International Airport to resume international passenger flights January 17

· China-made COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective: FM spokesperson

· China stresses protection of the elderly after downgrading COVID response

· China hopes WHO's statements will reflect objectivity, impartiality: MOFA

· Social media posts show Chinese citizens complaining of unfair treatment at a South Korean airport

· See how countries are reacting to more cross-border travel from China

· Inside the intensive care unit (ICU), medical workers are racing against time to treat patients threatened by COVID-19 and other underlying diseases

· WHO official urges science-based, non-discriminatory COVID entry restrictions

· Pfizer expects to start making COVID antiviral drug Paxlovid in China in 3 to 4 months

· China COVID-19 cases not expected to 'significantly impact' Europe: WHO

(Sources: China Report)