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As the world grapples with the new Omicron coronavirus variant, China is determined as ever to eliminate Covid-19 within its borders -- but it hasn't been able to achieve that ambitious goal for the past seven weeks.

Since October 17, China has reported at least one locally transmitted case everyday...

  • NewAccountWhoDis [she/her]
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    3 years ago

    Punishing officials for fucking up is literally 1984 /s

    Over the weekend, the city fired two officials for their "slow and weak response" to the outbreak -- one for delaying the transfer and quarantine of more than 100 close contacts, and the other for his poor management of quarantine hotels, state media reported. Another four officials were criticized for their lackluster performances.

    • star_wraith [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      Isn't the chud complaint about "you can't fire anyone for incompetence" in the public sector? And how the private sector is superior because low performers get the boot?