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Covid-19: Winter surge feared as China lurches away from zero covid

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Modeling transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in China

Jun Cai et al.

Summary: China is considering whether to continue the zero COVID-19 strategy and discussing how to minimize the impact of a nationwide outbreak on the healthcare system. A modeling study suggests that the current vaccine coverage in China is insufficient to prevent overwhelming the healthcare system, and an untreated Omicron wave could result in up to 1.55 million deaths nationwide.

NATURE MEDICINE (2022)