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China’s Recent Covid Surge Has Slowed, CDC Says

Published: May. 29, 2025 1:56 p.m. GMT+8

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China’s nationwide Covid-19 rise, which has been on an moderate upward trend for nearly two months, is now slowing, with most provinces having peaked or showing a decline in cases, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

The agency made the assessment in a health advisory issued ahead of the traditional Dragon Boat Festival, a three-day holiday period when a significant increase in travel is anticipated.

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Covid-19 cases in China are slowing after a two-month rise, with most provinces peaking or declining; infections mostly remain mild or asymptomatic.
The NB.1.8.1 subvariant is dominant, and existing tests and treatments are effective; viral activity is higher in southern provinces.
China CDC advises elderly and high-risk individuals to take precautions during travel, with timely antiviral treatment crucial for reducing risk of severe illness.

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Since March 2025：: Levels of influenza and other acute respiratory infectious diseases in China have remained low.

By 2025-05-28：: The nationwide Covid-19 rise in China, ongoing for nearly two months, began to slow, with most provinces having peaked or showing a decline in cases, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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