China's Chongqing issues free medical packages to battle COVID-19

STORY: China's Chongqing issues free medical packages to battle COVID-19 DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the health package 2. various of the distribution of the packages 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YAN CHENGWEI, Chongqing resident STORYLINE: Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has issued free packages containing antipyretics to residents above 60 amid the spread of COVID-19. The municipal government said that authorities have ordered 2.4 million "health packages," containing antipyretics, traditional Chinese medicines, medical-grade masks, and antigen test kits. They will be given out within this week, prioritizing rural residents, people above 80, and those with underlying diseases. Those with mobile difficulties can have the packages delivered to their doorsteps. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YAN CHENGWEI, Chongqing resident "Indeed, it's inconvenient for us elderly to buy medicine. The package includes everything we need, like masks

China's Shanghai revs up delivery of medicines

STORY: China's Shanghai revs up delivery of medicines DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the warehouse 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN JUNFENG, Manager of No. 2 warehouse, Shanghai Logistics Center of Sinopharm Logistics 3. various of the warehouse 4. various of a pharmacy STORYLINE: As Chinese localities and enterprises ramp up efforts to ensure the supply of fever and cold drugs to meet the needs of people infected with COVID-19, drug delivery companies in Shanghai are operating 24 hours a day to accelerate the delivery of medicines. At the No. 2 warehouse of Shanghai Logistics Center of Sinopharm Logistics, the receiving area is filled with medicine boxes that have just been unloaded, including analgesics and antipyretics. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN JUNFENG, Manager of No. 2 warehouse, Shanghai Logistics Center of Sinopharm Logistics "At present, about 330,000 pieces are stored in this warehouse, and 48,000 pieces come in and out eve

Epidemic Prevention In China

Epidemic Prevention In China

A citizen buys medicine at a pharmacy in Huai 'an, east China's Jiangsu province, Jan 24, 2021. Citizens need to register with real names to buy medicines such as antipyretics, cough suppressants, antivirals and antibiotics.

Epidemic Prevention In China

Epidemic Prevention In China

A citizen buys medicine at a pharmacy in Huai 'an, east China's Jiangsu province, Jan 24, 2021. Citizens need to register with real names to buy medicines such as antipyretics, cough suppressants, antivirals and antibiotics.

Epidemic Prevention In China

Epidemic Prevention In China

A citizen buys medicine at a pharmacy in Huai 'an, east China's Jiangsu province, Jan 24, 2021. Citizens need to register with real names to buy medicines such as antipyretics, cough suppressants, antivirals and antibiotics.