Title: Covid-19: China's Irresponsible Move to Move On The Covid-19 pandemic is back in China, and the authorities seem hell-bent on ignoring it. The country is now facing an unprecedented surge of cases, with one doctor predicting that there could soon be 65 million cases a week. Yet, China is pushing ahead with its plans to resume operations and reopen its economy, despite the risks. The government's refusal to impose strict lockdown measures is a gamble that could backfire big time. It's important to remember that this is not the first time China has encountered the Covid-19 virus - the country was the epicenter of the initial outbreak. Yet, here we are, with cases spiraling out of control, and China taking no significant steps to rein it in. Perhaps the Chinese authorities are banking on achieving herd immunity. But, given that they're vaccinating only 10 million people per day, that seems unlikely. It's time for China to wake up and take responsibility for the safety of its citizens. Lockdowns may be inconvenient, but they're a small price to pay for saving lives. Sadly, China's lack of action raises serious concerns not only for its own population but also for the rest of the world. With the virus being allowed to run rampant, the risk of new and more contagious variants emerging is higher. What's more, the continued spread of Covid-19 in a country with a massive population poses a risk of global transmission. The situation in China could easily turn into a full-blown disaster. It's not too late for China to step back from the edge of the cliff. Lockdowns may be inconvenient, but they're our best weapon against the spread of Covid-19. The world is watching, and it's time for China to recognize that it has a responsibility to do its part in containing this pandemic. The authorities say that cases are up, and one doctor estimates that there could soon be 65 million cases a week. But China appears determined to move on.
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