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Demand for the tests has soared as many of the government-run PCR test booths that became regular fixtures across Chinese cities during the last few years have been dismantled over the last couple weeks.As of one week ago China has been allowing people infected with COVID-19 to quarantine at home with asymptomatic or mild cases.

have been desperate for more information given an anecdotal rise in sickness that doesnt seem to match up with official case counts.Dake Kang/AP The abrupt U-turn in the countrys strict zero-COVID policy came after rare public protests against the measures.the governments coronavirus czar has tried to bring some clarity about the new strategy.

Beijings emergency services received six times as many calls as usual.many older Chinese citizens remain un- or under-vaccinated.

sticking with the countrys domestic products which didnt perform as well during clinical trials.

The general public have not been alone in struggling to adjust to the new strategy.Alex Wong/Getty ImagesThe challenge that we have as an administration is weve got to let people know who brung [sic] it to them.

it polls as one of their top concerns.during the transition to renewable energy.

climate change is seen as a major problem.while 45 percent felt it was heading in the right direction.