Beijing Passes Covid Infection Peak: CCTV

The video discusses the current COVID-19 situation in China, noting that major cities like Beijing and Shanghai have likely passed the peak of infections. Concerns about the spread to rural areas and potential mutations of the Omicron variant are highlighted. The lack of natural immunity in China is discussed, along with the challenges of negotiating antiviral and vaccine distribution. The video emphasizes the ongoing need for vaccinations and antivirals as COVID-19 persists globally.

What is the current status of COVID-19 in major Chinese cities like Beijing and Shanghai?

• Infections are steadily increasing.

• The peak of infections is believed to have passed.

• The peak of infections is yet to come.

• There are no infections reported.

Why is there a global concern about potential mutations of the Omicron variant in China?

• Because of the large population and low natural immunity.

• Because of China's small population.

• Due to the high level of natural immunity in China.

• Because the virus has stopped mutating.

What is the scientific perspective on virus mutation in China?

• Mutations are not a concern in China.

• The virus did not need to mutate much due to low natural immunity.

• The virus needs to mutate more in China due to high natural immunity.

• The virus has stopped mutating.

What is the current status of negotiations between Pfizer and the Chinese government?

• Negotiations are not needed.

• Negotiations have not started yet.

• Negotiations have reached a stalemate.

• Negotiations have been successful.

Why is there a need for antivirals and vaccines in China despite a potential decline in immediate demand?

• Because COVID-19 is expected to disappear soon.

• Because infections and new variants will continue to emerge.

• Because the virus has stopped spreading.

• Because the population is fully vaccinated.