If current covid policies (lockdowns and tracing) are relaxed, millions of Chinese could die. China’s CoronaVac vaccine doesn’t appear to be nearly as effective as the Western alternatives at two doses. Why a third dose hasn’t been more widely distributed yet is unclear. Respirators could also eliminate the need for current policies, but most experts still seem reluctant to recommend them for dumb reasons. There might also be “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and “China is more effective and tougher than the rest of the world” attitudes floating around.
If current covid policies (lockdowns and tracing) are relaxed, millions of Chinese could die. China’s CoronaVac vaccine doesn’t appear to be nearly as effective as the Western alternatives at two doses. Why a third dose hasn’t been more widely distributed yet is unclear. Respirators could also eliminate the need for current policies, but most experts still seem reluctant to recommend them for dumb reasons. There might also be “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and “China is more effective and tougher than the rest of the world” attitudes floating around.