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1.8 mln Zambians get cholera vaccine

STORY: 1.8 mln Zambians get cholera vaccine SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of cholera prevention awareness vehicle 2. various of a school closed due to cholera epidemic 3. The health department organizing people to clean up garbage STORYLINE: About 1.8 million Zambians in cholera hotspot areas have gotten the oral cholera vaccine as the exercise comes to a close, health authorities said on Saturday. Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo said in an update statement on the cholera situation that the vaccine was administered in hotspot districts in Lusaka Province, including Lusaka, the country's capital. The country commenced the targeted vaccination exercise on Jan. 16. The minister said the Ministerial Taskforce on Cholera has intensified its community cleaning exercise in hotspot shanty compounds in the country's capital. According to her, the task force has been mobilizing residents to clean various publi

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - A vaccination bus is pictured during a demonstration of how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages as part of a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - Pharmacist Oksana Maiboroda is seen in a refrigerator room for storing vaccines to demonstrate how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages at a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - A dry warehouse is seen during a demonstration of how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages at a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - Pharmacist Oksana Maiboroda is seen in a refrigerator room for storing vaccines to demonstrate how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages at a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - A special refrigerated vehicle for vaccine delivery is pictured during a demonstration of how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages as part of a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - A dry warehouse is seen during a demonstration of how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages at a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - A special refrigerated vehicle for vaccine delivery is pictured during a demonstration of how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages as part of a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - Pharmacist Oksana Maiboroda is seen in a room with refrigerators to demonstrate how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages at a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - Deputy Minister of Health, Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine Ihor Kuzin demonstrates how modern equipment for the delivery and storage of vaccines will work in the event of possible power outages during a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - Deputy Minister of Health, Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine Ihor Kuzin demonstrates how modern equipment for the delivery and storage of vaccines will work in the event of possible power outages during a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - A dry warehouse is seen during a demonstration of how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages at a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - A special refrigerated vehicle for vaccine delivery is pictured during a demonstration of how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages as part of a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - Deputy Minister of Health, Chief State Sanitary Doctor of Ukraine Ihor Kuzin demonstrates how modern equipment for the delivery and storage of vaccines will work in the event of possible power outages during a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - Pharmacist Oksana Maiboroda is seen in a room with refrigerators to demonstrate how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages at a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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Vaccine storage options in case of power outages demonstrated in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMEBER 19, 2023 - Pharmacist Oksana Maiboroda is seen in a room with refrigerators to demonstrate how modern equipment will work in the event of possible power outages at a briefing on the epidemic situation in Ukraine at the Kyiv Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

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China's COVID response policy seen as science-based, effective

STORY: China's COVID response policy seen as science-based, effective DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of city scenes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAVINCE ADHERE, Kenya-based international relations scholar 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): OKTAY F. TANRISEVER, Professor of International Relations, Middle East Technical University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BILAL AHMAD, Pakistani public health specialist STORYLINE: China has changed its COVID response in light of the evolving situation and coordinated epidemic prevention and control with economic and social development. Some experts said that the optimization of China's COVID response policies is science-based, effective and consistent with the country's national realities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAVINCE ADHERE, Kenya-based international relations scholar "I think that the containment measures th

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Lebanon faces new COVID-19 wave: Health minister

STORY: Lebanon faces new COVID-19 wave: Health minister DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of people walking in Hamra street 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): FIRAS ABIAD, Lebanese caretaker Health Minister STORYLINE: Lebanese caretaker Health Minister Firas Abiad on Thursday warned against the remarkable daily increase in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past week, calling on citizens to take serious precautions to curb infections. His remarks came during a press conference held to give an idea about the epidemic situation in Lebanon in light of the recent increase in flu cases. Abiad said that the recent increase in COVID-19 cases was clearly due to the arrival of many expatriates during the festive season and the increase in gatherings during this period. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): FIRAS ABIAD, Lebanese caretaker Health Minister "We are witnessing an increase in the number of cases and this is not restricted to Lebanon. We are also seeing an increase in

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CHINA-BEIJING-BUSINESS AREA-ECONOMY-RECOVERY (CN)

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time at a business center in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 24, 2022. In recent days, business areas in Beijing have bustled again as the epidemic prevention and control measures have been optimized in line with the evolving epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BUSINESS AREA-ECONOMY-RECOVERY (CN)

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A waitress sets the table at a restaurant of a shopping mall in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 25, 2022. In recent days, business areas in Beijing have bustled again as the epidemic prevention and control measures have been optimized in line with the evolving epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BUSINESS AREA-ECONOMY-RECOVERY (CN)

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time at a business center in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 24, 2022. In recent days, business areas in Beijing have bustled again as the epidemic prevention and control measures have been optimized in line with the evolving epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BUSINESS AREA-ECONOMY-RECOVERY (CN)

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time at a business center in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 25, 2022. In recent days, business areas in Beijing have bustled again as the epidemic prevention and control measures have been optimized in line with the evolving epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BUSINESS AREA-ECONOMY-RECOVERY (CN)

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People select food at a business center in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 25, 2022. In recent days, business areas in Beijing have bustled again as the epidemic prevention and control measures have been optimized in line with the evolving epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BUSINESS AREA-ECONOMY-RECOVERY (CN)

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A cook serves roast duck for customers at a restaurant of a shopping mall in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 25, 2022. In recent days, business areas in Beijing have bustled again as the epidemic prevention and control measures have been optimized in line with the evolving epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BUSINESS AREA-ECONOMY-RECOVERY (CN)

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A waitress (1st L) serves for customers at a restaurant of a shopping mall in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 25, 2022. In recent days, business areas in Beijing have bustled again as the epidemic prevention and control measures have been optimized in line with the evolving epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BUSINESS AREA-ECONOMY-RECOVERY (CN)

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time at a business center in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 24, 2022. In recent days, business areas in Beijing have bustled again as the epidemic prevention and control measures have been optimized in line with the evolving epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BUSINESS AREA-ECONOMY-RECOVERY (CN)

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A citizen buys film tickets at a cinema of a shopping mall in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 25, 2022. In recent days, business areas in Beijing have bustled again as the epidemic prevention and control measures have been optimized in line with the evolving epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BUSINESS AREA-ECONOMY-RECOVERY (CN)

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time at a business center in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 24, 2022. In recent days, business areas in Beijing have bustled again as the epidemic prevention and control measures have been optimized in line with the evolving epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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CHINA-BEIJING-BUSINESS AREA-ECONOMY-RECOVERY (CN)

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy leisure time at a business center in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 24, 2022. In recent days, business areas in Beijing have bustled again as the epidemic prevention and control measures have been optimized in line with the evolving epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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China follows people-centered approach in COVID-19 response: experts

STORY: China follows people-centered approach in COVID-19 response: experts DATELINE: Dec.11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TJANDRA YOGA ADITAMA, Former WHO Southeast Asia director 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAHZAD ALI KHAN, Vice Chancellor, Pakistan's Health Services Academy 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president of the Manila-based think tank Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute STORYLINE: China has announced a new set of measures to optimize its epidemic control, ranging from proposing home quarantine for mild and asymptomatic cases to reducing nucleic acid tests to make it easier for people to travel and enter public venues. The measures were introduced based on the latest epidemic situation and mutation of the virus to contain the epidemic in a more science-based and targeted manner. Over the past three years, China has issued nine editions of COVID-19 control protoc

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2nd World Maritime Merchants Forum held in Hong Kong

STORY: 2nd World Maritime Merchants Forum held in Hong Kong DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:55 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Second World Maritime Merchants Forum 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region STORYLINE: The Second World Maritime Merchants Forum kicked off in Hong Kong Tuesday, focusing on challenges and opportunities for developing shipping industry in this era of great changes and integration of resources. Under the theme of "Together for a brighter future," the two-day forum aims to explore how to achieve mutual learning, complementary advantages, mutually beneficial cooperation and a new global shipping industry ecology in the industrial chain which is influenced by many factors including repeated waves of the pandemic, political disturbances, and economic slowdowns. "As we are gathered at this forum, the COVID-19 epidemic remains a challenge, the geopolitical situation uncertain, and th

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GLOBALink | Experts speak highly of China's dynamic zero-COVID policy

STORY: GLOBALink | Experts speak highly of China's dynamic zero-COVID policy DATELINE: July 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Senior professor of public policy at the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: As the overall epidemic control situation remains stable in China, experts in various countries speak highly of China's dynamic zero-COVID policy and China's commitment in the global anti-COVID-19 fight. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Senior professor of public policy at the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia "China has done immensely wonderful work with its dynamic zero-COVID strategy, with good results in terms of human life and transmissions within the general population." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International Univers

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-VISITORS (CN)

(220619) -- BEIJING, June 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2022. As the epidemic situation in the city is improving, the number of visitors to the Palace Museum in Beijing has increased gradually. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-VISITORS (CN)

(220619) -- BEIJING, June 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2022. As the epidemic situation in the city is improving, the number of visitors to the Palace Museum in Beijing has increased gradually. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-VISITORS (CN)

(220619) -- BEIJING, June 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2022. As the epidemic situation in the city is improving, the number of visitors to the Palace Museum in Beijing has increased gradually. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-VISITORS (CN)

(220619) -- BEIJING, June 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2022. As the epidemic situation in the city is improving, the number of visitors to the Palace Museum in Beijing has increased gradually. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-VISITORS (CN)

(220619) -- BEIJING, June 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2022. As the epidemic situation in the city is improving, the number of visitors to the Palace Museum in Beijing has increased gradually. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE MUSEUM-VISITORS (CN)

(220619) -- BEIJING, June 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2022. As the epidemic situation in the city is improving, the number of visitors to the Palace Museum in Beijing has increased gradually. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

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Confidence of foreign enterprises enhanced over Beijing's move to stimulate business

STORY: Confidence of foreign enterprises enhanced over Beijing's move to stimulate business DATELINE: June 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of stores in Beijing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA QINGHAI, General Manager, SMC Investment Management China Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Beijing has issued an action plan to gear up business operation and consumption as the epidemic situation improves and more restrictions are eased. The confidence of some foreign enterprises is enhanced by the move. According to the plan announced by the Beijing Municipal Government on Thursday, the Chinese capital will upgrade its "white list" of key enterprises in line with different classifications and dynamic management. It aims to facilitate the logistics and transportation services for the enterprises that have resumed production. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA QINGHAI, General Manager, SMC Investment Management China Co., Ltd. "I think it generally boosts the confidence of foreign companies

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Public transport services resume normal operation in most parts of Beijing

STORY: Public transport services resume normal operation in most parts of Beijing DATELINE: June 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beijing's transportation resuming normal operation 2. various of subway services in Beijing 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG HAICHAO, Sihui Station, Beijing Subway 4. various of Beijing's transportation resuming normal operation STORYLINE: Public transport services in Beijing resumed normal operation on Monday, except in Fengtai District, some parts of Changping District, and areas under closed-off management, as the epidemic situation has improved in the city. Passengers need to present the negative result of the nucleic acid test taken within 72 hours. They can enter subway stations quickly by upgrading their mobile app or personal public transport card. Some stations have also arranged staff at the entrance to provide manual verification service. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG HAICHAO, Sihui Station, Beijing Subway "One measure ta

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-NUCLEIC ACID TESTING SITES (CN)

(220508) -- SHANGHAI, May 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member takes a swab sample from a woman for nucleic acid test in Huangpu District, east China's Shanghai, May 8, 2022. Shanghai has set up fixed and mobile acid testing sites in areas such as residential communities, office spaces, business parks and in the vicinities of subway and other public transport stations in accordance with the epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-NUCLEIC ACID TESTING SITES (CN)

(220508) -- SHANGHAI, May 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member takes a swab sample from a man for nucleic acid test in Huangpu District, east China's Shanghai, May 8, 2022. Shanghai has set up fixed and mobile acid testing sites in areas such as residential communities, office spaces, business parks and in the vicinities of subway and other public transport stations in accordance with the epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-NUCLEIC ACID TESTING SITES (CN)

(220508) -- SHANGHAI, May 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People line up for nucleic acid test in Huangpu District, east China's Shanghai, May 8, 2022. Shanghai has set up fixed and mobile acid testing sites in areas such as residential communities, office spaces, business parks and in the vicinities of subway and other public transport stations in accordance with the epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-NUCLEIC ACID TESTING SITES (CN)

(220508) -- SHANGHAI, May 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member takes a swab sample from a woman for nucleic acid test in Huangpu District, east China's Shanghai, May 8, 2022. Shanghai has set up fixed and mobile acid testing sites in areas such as residential communities, office spaces, business parks and in the vicinities of subway and other public transport stations in accordance with the epidemic situation. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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Shanghai makes all-out efforts to ensure spring farming amid COVID-19 fight

STORY: Shanghai makes all-out efforts to ensure spring farming amid COVID-19 fight DATELINE: May 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of village officials delivering seedlings to household 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GU SONGCHANG, Village official 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GU SONGCHANG, Village official 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Farmer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): SHI YUPING, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Beihu Agricultural Development Co., LTD. STORYLINE: Agricultural workers in Shanghai have returned to work and are busy resuming farming as the epidemic situation has improved recently. Currently, most parts of China including Shanghai have entered the spring farming season. Government officials in a village in Shanghai are delivering more than 9,000 seedlings to 450 households, helping farmers to seize the spring plowing season. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GU SONGCHANG, Village official "Seedlings are coming." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GU SONGCHANG

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Six Shanghai districts rein in COVID-19 transmission in communities

STORY: Six Shanghai districts rein in COVID-19 transmission in communities DATELINE: May 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GU HONGHUI, Deputy secretary-general, Shanghai municipal government 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FU, Songjiang resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CAI CHUNQUAN, Supermarket manager in Songjiang district STORYLINE: An official in Shanghai said on Sunday that six districts in the city have curbed the risk of COVID-19 transmission at the community level. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GU HONGHUI, Deputy secretary-general, Shanghai municipal government "At present, six districts in the city have met the criteria for basically reining in the COVID-19 transmission at the community level, namely, Fengxian, Jinshan, Chongming, Qingpu, Songjiang and Putuo." Gu said the epidemic situation in Shanghai is now improving steadily. He said that Shanghai would continue its large-scale nucleic acid testing work in the f

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Egyptian businessman in E China volunteers for community COVID-19 fight

STORY: Egyptian businessman in E China volunteers for community COVID-19 fight DATELINE: March 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shishi City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HANY SOBHY, Egyptian businessman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HANY SOBHY, Egyptian businessman 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU ZHANGJIAN, Official with Huanan Community, Shishi City STORYLINE: Hany Sobhy, a 39-year-old Egyptian businessman living in Shishi City, east China's Fujian Province, has been helping a local community fight the latest COVID-19 resurgence as a volunteer. So far, six rounds of nucleic acid testing have been carried out in the city. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HANY SOBHY, Egyptian businessman "First, I live here. My home is at the community. Secondly, I'd like to offer help to others. Besides, China is my second home. When the epidemic situation gets severe, I'll definitely guard my home with all my efforts. Shishi is my home. Of course, I'll try my best to help. Th

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Egyptian businessman in east China helps with anti-pandemic fight in community

STORY: Egyptian businessman in east China helps with anti-pandemic fight in community DATELINE: March 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the nucleic acid testing scenes in Shishi and Hany Sobhy working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HANY SOBHY, Egyptian businessman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HANY SOBHY, Egyptian businessman 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU ZHANGJIAN, Official with Huanan Community, Shishi 5. various of the nucleic acid testing scenes in Shishi STORYLINE: Hany Sobhy, a 39-year-old Egyptian businessman living in Shishi city, east China's Fujian Province, has been helping local community fight the latest COVID-19 pandemic resurgence as a volunteer. So far, six rounds of nucleic acid testing have been carried out in the city. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HANY SOBHY, Egyptian businessman "First, I live here. My home is at the community. Secondly, I'd like to offer help to others. Besides, China is my second home. When the epidemic situation gets

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CHINA-HONG KONG-COVID-19-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(220208) -- HONG KONG, Feb. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Carrie Lam, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, speaks at a press conference in Hong Kong, south China, Feb. 8, 2022. Carrie Lam said on Tuesday that "zero COVID-19" is the best strategy for Hong Kong's current anti-epidemic situation. TO GO WITH: " 'Zero COVID-19' strategy best for Hong Kong's current situation: Carrie Lam" (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-EPIDEMIC SITUATION-IMPROVING (CN)

(220114) -- XI'AN, Jan. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Jan. 14, 2022 shows residents exercising on a rooftop at a residential area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. With cases in the single digits for three straight days and fewer medium-risk areas for COVID-19, Xian's overall epidemic situation is improving. (Xinhua/Tao Ming)