
Delta variant infections spread in China driving lockdowns
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A new wave of delta variant infections in China drives fresh lockdowns
PANDEMIC Home to the first coronavirus-driven lockdowns more than a year ago, China is imposing new lockdowns and widespread testing in regions where the delta variant is spreading rapidly. Despite the fact only a few hundred cases have been identified so far, Chinese officials are imposing strict measures to combat the virus. Special correspondent Patrick Fok reports from Beijing. CHINA
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Delta variant infections spread in China driving lockdowns
Clip: 8/12/2021 | 5m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
PANDEMIC Home to the first coronavirus-driven lockdowns more than a year ago, China is imposing new lockdowns and widespread testing in regions where the delta variant is spreading rapidly. Despite the fact only a few hundred cases have been identified so far, Chinese officials are imposing strict measures to combat the virus. Special correspondent Patrick Fok reports from Beijing. CHINA
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