China punishes officials for pandemic failing

More than 30 Chinese officials have been fired or received punishments over accusations they failed to respond properly to the latest surge of COVID-19. Among those fired were a Vice Mayor, heads of city districts and health commissions, and staff in hospital management, airport and tourism departments. AP

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