**China Will Likely Become the Next Coronavirus Epicenter, According to the Lancet**
**As China abruptly ended its strict zero-COVID policy, experts now predict that the country will likely become the next epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.**
According to a recent study published in the Lancet, China is likely to face a surge in COVID-19 cases in the coming months, with the peak expected to occur in March 2023.
The study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Hong Kong, estimated that China could see up to 2.1 million COVID-19 deaths by the end of 2023 if it does not take immediate action to contain the virus.
The Chinese government has been slow to respond to the warnings, and has so far refused to impose any new restrictions on travel or gatherings.
**Experts are now urging the Chinese government to take immediate action to prevent a major outbreak, including implementing strict lockdowns, increasing testing and isolation capacity, and launching a massive vaccination campaign.**
**The World Health Organization (WHO) has also called on China to be more transparent about its COVID-19 data, and to share more information with the international community.**
**The potential for a major outbreak in China is a major concern for the rest of the world, as it could lead to a new wave of infections and deaths globally.**
**The Chinese government must take immediate action to prevent a major outbreak, and the international community must be prepared to provide assistance if necessary.**
**Here are some of the key findings of the Lancet study:**
* **China is likely to face a surge in COVID-19 cases in the coming months, with the peak expected to occur in March 2023.**.
* **The study estimated that China could see up to 2.1 million COVID-19 deaths by the end of 2023 if it does not take immediate action to contain the virus.**.
* **The Chinese government has been slow to respond to the warnings, and has so far refused to impose any new restrictions on travel or gatherings.**.
* **Experts are now urging the Chinese government to take immediate action to prevent a major outbreak, including implementing strict lockdowns, increasing testing and isolation capacity, and launching a massive vaccination campaign.**.
* **The WHO has also called on China to be more transparent about its COVID-19 data, and to share more information with the international community.**.
* **The potential for a major outbreak in China is a major concern for the rest of the world, as it could lead to a new wave of infections and deaths globally.**.
* **The Chinese government must take immediate action to prevent a major outbreak, and the international community must be prepared to provide assistance if necessary.**.
