Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has issued free packages containing antipyretics to residents above 60 amid the spread of COVID-19.
The municipal government said that authorities have ordered 2.4 million "health packages," containing antipyretics, traditional Chinese medicines, medical-grade masks, and antigen test kits.
They will be given out within this week, prioritizing rural residents, people above 80, and those with underlying diseases. Those with mobile difficulties can have the packages delivered to their doorsteps.
A number of Chinese cities have issued such care packages as rising COVID-19 cases prompted a rush buying of medicines.
Produced by Xinhua Global Service
