China moves to deter zero-Covid protests and vaccinate older people

One arrested amid reports of police interrogating protesters, as health authorities announce vaccine drive

Police have been out in force in China to stamp out zero-Covid protests and health authorities have launched a vaccination drive for older people, days after a show of civil disobedience unprecedented since president Xi Jinping assumed power a decade ago.

At least one person was arrested, according to social media videos, and there were also reports some demonstrators had been interrogated by authorities over the phone after attending the rare street gatherings in cities across the country.