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70% of Shanghai's Population has COVID-19

The chief doctor at one of Shanghai's top hospitals said 70 percent of the metropolis's population was infected with COVID-19 during China's massive surge in cases, Chinese media reported.

The sharp rise in the number of infections came after strict restrictions were suddenly eased last month without warning or preparation and quickly overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums.

Trapped for 2 weeks, 11 workers rescued from China gold mine

Eleven workers trapped for two weeks by an explosion inside a Chinese gold mine were brought safely to the surface on Jan. 24.

State broadcaster CCTV showed workers being hauled up one-by-one in baskets on Jan. 24 afternoon, their eyes shielded to protect them after so many days in darkness.

7 Injured in a Blast at a Station in China

7 people were injured in an explosion in a freight train wagon at the Chinese city of Chongqing, RIA Novosti reported.

According to the police, the freight train arrived at Chongqing Station from Huaihua City in Hunan Province. The explosion has occurred in a wagon that carries auto parts, medications, cosmetics, and batteries.

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