Roll up for China versus OMICRON:
Covid cases continue to surge as Omicron strengthens its grip on the Chinese mainland. Hong Kong provides a grim preview of what could unfold in China if the outbreaks are not brought under control.
Both territories have relatively low vaccination rates amongst the elderly, and in Hong Kong’s case this is resulting in case fatality rates higher than those in the UK at the start of the pandemic. The healthcare system is buckling. China’s would fare worse, given lower per capita healthcare spending.
