The Chinese president stresses that his country will stick to its strategy of zero Covid injuries

 Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that his country will stick to its strategy based on zero cases of Covid-19, according to what was announced by state television, at a time when the epidemic is spreading in China in an unprecedented way since its appearance.

"We must always continue to prioritize people and their lives, adhere to scientific rigor and dynamic zero (Covid) policy, and end the epidemic as soon as possible," Xi said, according to the official CCTV network.

During a meeting of top Chinese leaders, he stressed that his country should "raise the level of scientifically accurate prevention and control and continue to improve disease control measures."

Xi called for "strengthening key technological sectors such as vaccination, rapid testing and drug development research."

The Chinese president noted the need to increase "prevention and control guidelines" for the most affected areas, and to quickly control local groups where the epidemic is spreading.

He stressed the need to strengthen prevention measures at entry points, with the number of infections rising among people coming from abroad.

Just three weeks ago, China, which is among the last countries to adhere to the policy of preventing even one infection from the epidemic, was recording less than a hundred injuries per day, but the number has now exceeded 1,000 per day a week ago.

But the fast-moving “Omicron” mutant has become a challenge to the zero-Covid strategy, which led to the closure of cities, including Shenzhen, while severe restrictions were imposed.