China suspends social networks for citizens who criticize Covid-19 policies

It is estimated that more than a thousand people have suffered temporary and permanent bans

EFE / EPA / ALEX PLAVEVSKIChina is facing a new surge in cases and hospitalizations from Covid-19, after abandoning a series of health measures last month

The Chinese government has suspended the social media accounts of officials and personalities who have criticized anti-abortion policies. pandemic in COVID-19. It is estimated that more than a thousand people were punished. According to the Sina Weibo platform, there were 12,854 violations, including attacks on experts, academics and medical personnel, and temporary and permanent bans affected 1,120 users. The company will “continue to step up investigation, clean up all kinds of illegal content, and create a harmonious and friendly community environment for the majority of users,” Sina Weibo said in a statement issued on Thursday, May 5, citing the agency. News agency. The main criticisms against the Chinese government’s health policy center on the enforcement of restrictions, including travel restrictions, which have locked citizens up for weeks. Another criticism is the requirement to be confined to a field hospital for all who test positive for coronavirus or who have been in contact with an infected person. This is because places are known for overcrowding and poor food and hygiene. the China It is facing a new surge in cases and hospitalizations for Covid-19, after abandoning a series of sanitary measures last month.