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China sees fall in new Covid-19 cases amid strict local lockdowns BEIJING (REUTERS) – China reported 80 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday (Jan 23), mostly in the north-east, where some residents complained they were short of food amid ongoing local lockdowns, down from Friday’s 107. The numbers pale in comparison with many countries, where new daily infections can measure in the thousands, but the world’s most populous country is determined to keep the spread in check ahead of next month’s Chinese New Year holiday, when millions travel to their home provinces. Saturday’s toll included 65 domestic cases, with more than...
