Chinese officials in the western provincial capital of Xinjiang sought to calm public anger following a fire whose death toll some claimed was made worse because of tough coronavirus restrictions.
In a press briefing held late Friday, authorities of Urumqi city apologized to the public and expressed condolences for victims of the deadly fire. Officials denied online claims that residents couldn’t evacuate because of Covid control measures.
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