**China’s Covid Surge Sparks Fears of Overwhelmed Hospitals**
As China battles its worst Covid-19 outbreak since the pandemic began, fears are growing that the country’s hospitals will be overwhelmed by a surge in patients.
In the past week, new cases have soared to record highs, with the country reporting more than 30,000 infections on Tuesday alone. The surge has been driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant, which is spreading rapidly through China’s densely populated cities.
The surge in cases has put a strain on China’s healthcare system, which is already struggling to cope with the demands of the pandemic. Many hospitals are reportedly running out of beds and staff, and some are being forced to turn away patients.
The situation is particularly dire in rural areas, where healthcare resources are already limited. In some areas, patients are being forced to travel long distances to seek treatment, and some are even dying at home due to lack of access to care.
The Chinese government is taking steps to address the surge in cases, including ramping up testing and vaccination efforts. However, experts say that more needs to be done to prevent the healthcare system from being overwhelmed.
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