Covid-19 situation ‘safe’ ahead of Winter Olympics, says Beijing

The Chinese capital has been on high alert as it prepares to host the Winter Games from Friday

China has been able to keep the virus from transmitting widely within its borders through a costly and strict strategy that relies on lockdowns and mass testing. Picture: Andy Wong/PA

Beijing has reported three new Covid-19 cases as officials said the virus situation is under control with the Winter Olympics set to open later in the week.

The three cases reported in the 24-hour period from Tuesday to Wednesday all involved people under some sort of quarantine.