China ditched parts of its strict zero-COVID framework on Thursday . National Health Commission announced that they tested positive for the virus .
Beijing: As China ditched parts of its strict zero-COVID framework on Thursday, many people were concerned that a virus that had largely been kept in check could now be allowed to roam around the country, according to the National Health Commission, who took to social media to announce that they had tested positive for the virus, which had previously been considered a sign of weakness.The skepticism that has brought us to the brink cannot be easily overcome, according to a Weibo user.China reported 21,439 new local COVID-19 infections on Dec. 7, down just slightly from the previous day and below the number of cases recorded on Nov. 27.In a note on Thursday, China's most populated city, which saw one of the country's longest and harshest lockdowns, dropped the requirement for COVID tests in some cities, leaving China with little to no chance of regaining traction.Some experts have predicted that the death toll could reach 1.5 million if the exit is too hasty.But, even with the dangers, many have come to accept that life must continue.