China punishes 30 officials for pandemic failing
More than 30 Chinese officials have been fired or received other punishments over accusations they failed to respond properly to the latest surge of the coronavirus in the country. Among those fired were a vice mayor, heads of city districts and health commissions, and staff in hospital management, airport and tourism departments. China’s National Health Commission on Monday announced 94 new cases of domestic transmission had been recorded over the previous 24 hours.
Source: apnews.com