1/China, BA2, Covid: R is now below 1—cases are less than 2 per million people (802x lower than the UK), and deaths are zero.... 
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Deaths:
Deaths:
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Latest cases and deaths from China CDC:
In a country that has 1.4 billion people:
Latest cases and deaths from China CDC:
In a country that has 1.4 billion people:
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R value has dropped from 2.5 to below 1—so if they carry on like this we expect that the outbreak will be contained.
R value has dropped from 2.5 to below 1—so if they carry on like this we expect that the outbreak will be contained.
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Although different definitions of Covid zero exist, cases that are 1 per million or less would fit some definitions—China appears to be be to achieving that goal.
Although different definitions of Covid zero exist, cases that are 1 per million or less would fit some definitions—China appears to be be to achieving that goal.
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The biggest question is whether or not China — like Hong Kong—will be forced by international capital into stopping elimination strategy—if they stand firm then it seems that they can stop the outbreak again.
The biggest question is whether or not China — like Hong Kong—will be forced by international capital into stopping elimination strategy—if they stand firm then it seems that they can stop the outbreak again.
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