How China is still keeping to its 'zero Covid' strategy
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Still sticking to old strategy
China, where the coronavirus was first detected in 2019, is now among the last places still sticking to the "zero Covid" strategy. Millions are placed under curfew as Beijing prepares to host next month's Winter Olympics.
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China's 'dynamic zero'
China calls its formula "dynamic zero" for curbing outbreaks: strict lockdowns and immediate mass testing. People can be banned from leaving their buildings or forced to remain inside hotel rooms if they are considered high-risk contacts.
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Lockdowns and testing
International flights are a fraction of pre-pandemic levels with arrivals undergoing strict weeks-long quarantine. Mandatory track-and-trace apps mean close contacts are usually detected and quarantined quickly.
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Comes at a cost
But "zero Covid" comes at a big cost. Border areas have endured almost constant lockdowns and seen an exodus of businesses. Locked-down communities have complained of poor access to food and medical treatment. Migrant workers have been left stranded from families for months due to tight travel rules and restrictions.
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China's slowdown
Heavy-handed enforcement has also at times sparked outrage. Repeated shutdowns of factories and businesses have contributed to the country's slowdown, despite China being the only major economy to expand in 2020.