VOICED : Pekín cierra escuelas y restaurantes ante récord de casos de covid

Beijing faces new COVID-19 restrictions due to a surge in cases, leading to school and restaurant closures, telework mandates, and quarantine measures. Public spaces like tourist attractions, gyms, and parks are closed, and events are canceled. China reports 28,000 new infections, nearing a record high. Beijing's cases rose sharply, setting a city record. China's COVID-0 policy, effective early in the pandemic, is now challenged by recent outbreaks, with authorities hesitant to impose strict lockdowns like the one in Shanghai, which impacted the economy and international image.

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