The reports echo the experience of the United States, Europe, and other countries that have struggled with outbreaks while trying to restore business activity.But they are a jarring change for China, where its zero-Covid policy, which aims to isolate every case, disrupted daily life and depressed economic activity but kept infection rates low.Get the latest newsdelivered to your inboxSign up for The Manila Times’ daily newslettersBy signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Serviceand Privacy Policy."Relaxing Covid controls will lead to greater outbreaks," Neil Thomas and Laura Gloudeman of Eurasia Group said in a report.A requirement for subway riders, supermarket shoppers, and others to show negative virus tests also was dropped, though they are still needed for schools and hospitals."