On February 23, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced that the government-funded regular rapid testing measures in community-based care institutions will be discontinued effective on February 27, 2023. On the same day, the frequency of rapid tests in residential care institutions will be relaxed to once a week for care recipients, and this adjustment for the regular rapid testing measures will remain till March 31. They need to take a rapid test if symptoms develop, while individuals under two years of age will receive a PCR test if symptoms develop. Individuals who test positive should seek telemedicine consultations with designated healthcare facilities which then should assist these individuals in following the instructions on isolation or treatment pursuant to relevant guidelines. Staff at such institutions no longer need to take at least one rapid test every week; however, they should still take rapid tests if they experience symptoms.

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