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2.47am GMT

China has recorded its lowest number of daily cases on the mainland since 17 December 2020, according to the national health authority.

Reuters is reporting that China recorded 12 new cases on 5 February, down from 20 the previous day.

2.36am GMT

We appear to be in a very slight lull (it’s all relative) so it’s a good chance to summarise what’s happened in the last few hours.

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Source: The Guardian