China data ‘under-represents’ true impact of Covid outbreak – WHO
by Guardian staff and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#67G2Q)
Analysis of Chinese data finds no new variants of concern emerging, but world health body says it still does not have complete data'
The World Health Organisation has criticised China's very narrow" definition of Covid-19 deaths, warning that official statistics are not showing the true impact of the outbreak.
There is growing concern over the steep rise in Covid infections since Beijing last month abruptly lifted years of hardline restrictions, with hospitals and crematoriums quickly overwhelmed.
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