Measures are in place to deal with local outbreaks

Boosting vaccinations, limiting international movements crucial to control virus spreading

The recent COVID-19 outbreak in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region is rapidly developing, health authorities said on Tuesday, as a new study provides evidence on the significance of implementing strict disease control measures, including boosting vaccinations and continuing curbs on population mobility.

He Qinghua, an official with the National Health Commission's Bureau of Disease Prevention and Control, said the overall domestic virus situation remained stable during the seven-day Chinese New Year holiday, which ended on Sunday.

However, new infections in Baise, Guangxi, an area bordering Vietnam, are rising fast, he said at a news briefing, adding that the risk of the virus further spreading is high due to the Spring Festival travel rush.