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China reports rising COVID-19 infections and hospital overcrowding

China's COVID-19 positivity rate reportedly exceeded 20 percent, with doctors describing overcrowded hospitals. The China CDC reported 522,000 COVID-19 cases in July, a sharp increase from June.

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The reported increase in infections and hospital overcrowding indicates a potentially significant public-health burden in China.

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  1. China CDC Reports 522,000 COVID-19 Cases in July, Up Sharply From June ↗theepochtimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC
  2. China's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Exceeds 20 Percent; Hospitals Overcrowded With Patients: Doctors ↗theepochtimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC

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