China is experiencing a moderate increase in COVID-19 cases, primarily driven by the Omicron NB.1.8.1 variant, according to the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The positive test rate for COVID-19 has risen to 16.3%, surpassing the rate for influenza. While the CDC reported 79,000 new cases, 130 severe cases, and one death in the past month, they advise vulnerable populations to take precautions like wearing masks. AI
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