China: Thousands arrested for epidemic-related crimes since January

Since January, nearly 5,800 people have been arrested in China for virus-related crimes like killing of health workers, selling defective medical equipment and lying about ir travel history, said state prosecutor’s office. According to reports, 1 case involved killing of a customer who reminded a shopkeeper to wear a mask. re are also cases that involve deliberate killings of medical workers. Reports suggest that 1 health worker was killed with a car while ar case involved stabbing a health inspector with a dagger when monitoring temperatures.

Crimes increase amid pandemic

According to reports, Supreme People's Procuratorate on August 27 said in a statement that from month of January to July a total of 5,797 people were arrested and 6,755 were prosecuted. re are people who have also been accused of embezzling money collected from fundraisers to help coronavirus patients. As per reports, China has a total number of 85,048 cases with 4,634 casualties. China has brought virus under control and it is w slowly easing restrictions. China has t reported any locally transmitted infections in recent days.

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health authorities in capital city of China have asked people to go mask-free furr relaxing coronavirus lockdown restrictions aimed at curbing spre of vel coronavirus. According to state media, a lot of people said that wearing masks me m feel safer and ors said social pressures to wear masks were also a factor. As per reports, this is second time health authorities in Beijing have eased restrictions on wearing masks in city which has returned to rmalcy after months of strict lockdown.

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Following a months-long shutdown, Wuhan, worst-hit in China, will reopen all its schools and kindergartens on September 1. Chinese local authorities me anuncement on August 29. As per reports, schools and kindergartens will reopen with measures and health guidelines in place. authorities have reportedly asked students to wear masks to and from school and have also suggested to avoid public transportation if possible. authorities have also me emergency plans to switch back to online teaching if risk levels change. 

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