China's strict "zero-COVID" policy to stem coronavirus infections through lockdowns has effectively collapsed, with the epidemic apparently raging in major cities after the government significantly eased antivirus steps last week amid public frustration.As frequent testing is no longer required, official infection numbers have been on the decline but long queues have continued to be formed at hospitals in Beijing treating patients with a high fever.After abandoning its policy of imposing lockdowns in areas where outbreaks occur and sending those who tested positive to designated quarantine …READ FULL ARTICLE
