Like a ghost town in a Western movie, the streets of major Chinese cities were deserted as people hunkered down to avoid the looming threat of a new wave of COVID-19 cases. From the bustling metropolises of the north to the vibrant southern urban centers, the normally chaotic city streets were empty and quiet. It’s like a scene from an apocalypse movie, where civilization has suddenly and eerily vanished. China is currently experiencing the first wave of what is predicted to be a series of three waves of COVID outbreaks this winter. As winter deepens its grip on the country, and people continue to take preventive measures, it remains to be seen how long this silence will last and whether it will be enough to curb the spread of the virus. In the meantime, researchers are tirelessly working to understand the origins and dynamics of these waves and develop effective strategies to contain them. For more detailed information about China’s battle against COVID-19, dive into the underlying research!
