European journal of clinical investigation
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Eur. J. Clin. Invest. · Apr 2023
Estimates of COVID-19 deaths in Mainland China after abandoning zero COVID policy.
China witnessed a surge of Omicron infections after abandoning 'zero COVID' strategies on 7 December 2022. The authorities report very sparse deaths based on very restricted criteria, but massive deaths are speculated. ⋯ The most critical factor that can affect total COVID-19 fatalities in China is the extent to which the elderly can be protected.