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CHINA-MACAO-COVID-19-MAINLAND-AID (CN)

(220703) -- MACAO, July 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Medical workers from the mainland arrive in Macao, south China, July 3, 2022, to assist the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government in carrying out mass testings. A total of 90 people in Macao tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, of which 47 were confirmed cases while the others were asymptomatic. In addition, 650 medical workers from the mainland have arrived in Macao to assist the SAR government in carrying out mass testings. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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CHINA-MACAO-COVID-19-MAINLAND-AID (CN)

(220703) -- MACAO, July 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Medical workers from the mainland arrive in Macao, south China, July 3, 2022, to assist the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government in carrying out mass testings. A total of 90 people in Macao tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, of which 47 were confirmed cases while the others were asymptomatic. In addition, 650 medical workers from the mainland have arrived in Macao to assist the SAR government in carrying out mass testings. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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CHINA-MACAO-COVID-19-MAINLAND-AID (CN)

(220703) -- MACAO, July 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Medical workers from the mainland arrive in Macao, south China, July 3, 2022, to assist the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government in carrying out mass testings. A total of 90 people in Macao tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, of which 47 were confirmed cases while the others were asymptomatic. In addition, 650 medical workers from the mainland have arrived in Macao to assist the SAR government in carrying out mass testings. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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CHINA-MACAO-COVID-19-MAINLAND-AID (CN)

(220703) -- MACAO, July 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Medical workers from the mainland arrive in Macao, south China, July 3, 2022, to assist the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government in carrying out mass testings. A total of 90 people in Macao tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, of which 47 were confirmed cases while the others were asymptomatic. In addition, 650 medical workers from the mainland have arrived in Macao to assist the SAR government in carrying out mass testings. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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CHINA-MACAO-COVID-19-MAINLAND-AID (CN)

(220703) -- MACAO, July 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Medical workers from the mainland arrive in Macao, south China, July 3, 2022, to assist the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government in carrying out mass testings. A total of 90 people in Macao tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, of which 47 were confirmed cases while the others were asymptomatic. In addition, 650 medical workers from the mainland have arrived in Macao to assist the SAR government in carrying out mass testings. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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Chilean experts predict another COVID-19 peak in coming weeks

STORY: Chilean experts predict another COVID-19 peak in coming weeks DATELINE: June 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Santiago CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of respiratory emergency 2. various of vaccination site 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): CRISTOBAL CUADRADO, Chilean Undersecretary of Public Health 4. various of COVID-19 testings 5. various of guidelines in public places STORYLINE: Chile will face another peak of COVID-19 infections in the next two weeks, a local epidemics monitoring group predicted on Tuesday. Chile has been experiencing a fifth wave of COVID-19 cases for several weeks and "we could be approaching the peak in two or three weeks," Felipe Elorrieta, head of the Mathematical Epidemiological Group for the Surveillance of Epidemics and Pandemics at the University of Santiago, Chile, said in a press release. A Chilean health official also warned of the peak but said there's a slowdown in severe cases. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): CRISTOBAL CUADRADO, Chilean Undersecretary of Public Health "Thi

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Measures taken to ensure smooth COVID-19 screenings amid high temperatures in Beijing

STORY: Measures taken to ensure smooth COVID-19 screenings amid high temperatures in Beijing DATELINE: May 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH/WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FENG YING, Party Secretary of Lidu Community, Jiangtai Township 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG JIAO, Secretary of the Party Committee of Fucheng Garden Community 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG JIAO, Secretary of the Party Committee of Fucheng Garden Community STORYLINE: Massive nucleic acid testings have been conducted in Beijing to cope with a resurgence of COVID-19. Amid the scorching weather, multiple measures have been taken to ensure that such tests proceed smoothly. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FENG YING, Official of Lidu Community in Chaoyang District of Beijing "We've put up awnings. The volunteers for the tests can feel cooler under the awnings, which also provide shade for residents who are tested. In addition, we have prepared iced water and anti-heatstroke medicine for the on-site staff, as

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GLOBALink | Measures taken to ensure smooth COVID-19 screenings amid high temperatures in Beijing

Massive nucleic acid testings have been conducted in Beijing to cope with a resurgence of COVID-19. Amid the scorching weather, multiple measures have been taken to ensure that such tests proceed smoothly. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Beijing beefs up measures to contain COVID-19 resurgence

STORY: Beijing beefs up measures to contain COVID-19 resurgence DATELINE: May 17, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beijing STORYLINE: Beijing is conducting three further mass nucleic acid testings in 12 districts from Monday to Wednesday, as the city races against the clock to contain its latest resurgence of COVID-19 infections. The latest move follows three mass COVID-19 screenings that took place from Friday to Sunday in the 12 districts. Beijing's public transit system has also beefed up measures to guard against the spread of COVID-19. From Tuesday, residents living near areas under closed-off management need to present a green health code before riding a bus or using the metro. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Beijing takes swift measures to battle COVID-19

STORY: Beijing takes swift measures to battle COVID-19 DATELINE: May 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: BEIJING CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHI WEI, Shunyi disease control and prevention center STORYLINE: Beijing has taken swift measures to battle a resurgence of COVID-19. Local authorities said 56 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections had been reported between 3 p.m. Tuesday and 3 p.m. Wednesday. The new cases were all detected among personnel under closed-off management. Meanwhile, mass nucleic acid testings were organized in Beijing Tuesday, with over 14.5 million residents sampled. Staff members have also stepped up efforts for epidemiological investigation and source tracing. Health authorities say hidden transmission sources in communities still exist and Beijing will use antigen testing as a supplementary measure to screen key risk groups and staff in key industries. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SHI WEI, Shunyi District disease control and prevention center "We'd communicati

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Spring ploughing starts in NE China's Jilin amid COVID-19 resurgence

STORY: Spring ploughing starts in NE China's Jilin amid COVID-19 resurgence DATELINE: April 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmers busy in spring ploughing STORYLINE: Spring ploughing is carried out in an orderly way amid the latest COVID-19 outbreak in northeast China's Jilin Province. The province, which is China's major commodity grain base, has worked out plans to secure spring sowing while curbing the latest COVID-19 outbreak. In accordance with a work plan issued by the provincial leading group for COVID-19 prevention and control, Changchun and Jilin, two major cities of the province, will issue passes to farmers who wish to return to their villages for spring farming. Each of the returning farmers will be given three antigen home-testing kits. They will carry out testings themselves under the supervision of their local village committee on the second, fourth and seventh day upon arrival, according to the provincial plan for

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Shanghai conducts new round of citywide nucleic acid screenings

STORY: Shanghai conducts new round of citywide nucleic acid screenings DATELINE: April 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DING TING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of nucleic acid testings in Shanghai STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DING TING, Xinhua correspondent "Shanghai is conducting a new round of citywide nucleic acid screenings to battle a resurgence of the pandemic. The megacity now is under temporary closed-off management due to the latest outbreak." Shanghai reported 1,015 new locally-transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 22,000 local asymptomatic carriers on Friday. Citywide antigen testing is also being carried out on Saturday. Based on the test results, the city will manage different areas according to the risk levels. So far, Shanghai has built over 100 makeshift hospitals for COVID-19 treatment with over 160,000 beds. There are also eight designated hospitals with over 8,000 beds in Shanghai, and more will come

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China's dynamic zero-COVID policy effective in pandemic control: expats

STORY: China's dynamic zero-COVID policy effective in pandemic control: expats DATELINE: April 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of students in Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics in line to take testings 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAYO, Student from Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TONGUING EMMANUEL, Student from Guinea 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GEORGE KUDZAI, Student from Zimbabwe 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): ZACHARIE MOUMA, Student from DR Congo STORYLINE: International students in Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics have said China's dynamic zero-COVID policy is an effective approach for COVID-19 control, voicing confidence in China's anti-virus battle. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TAYO, Student from Nigeria "China's position as the most populous country in the world, puts it in a very strong position that is peculiar to itself. The premise of the whole policy is based on the government trying its best, to ensure the safety of people in