China is considering easing back COVID restrictions after protests swept the nation amid strict lockdown protocols according to reports Thursday.
, or were in close contact with someone who tested positive, to quarantine at home under certain conditions.
China’s strict policies has forced entire communities to enter into lockdown if even one person tested positive, while others were forced to quarantine in state-provided facilities according to reports.
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