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Authorities in southern China have apologized for breaking into the homes of people who had been taken to a quarantine hotel in the latest example of heavy-handed virus-prevention measures that have sparked a rare public backlash.

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Authorities in southern China apologised for breaking into the homes of people quarantined for being suspected of contracting Covid-19 in the latest example of heavy-handed measures that have sparked a rare public backlash.

The officials reportedly broke into an apartment complex to find any hiding close contacts after residents were sequestered to a quarantine hotel.

Authorities in southern China apologized for breaking into the homes of people quarantined for being suspected of contracting COVID-19 in the latest

At least 84 homes in Chinas Guangzhou city were broken into by authorities to check for "close contacts," according to state media.

Authorities forced their way into 84 apartments to find any "close contacts" of quarantined people who might be hiding inside.

Chinese leaders show remorse on behalf of police and health workers who have broken into homes in order to enforce the country's COVID-19 policies. Break-ins were seen on social media

Authorities in southern China have apologized for breaking into the homes of people who had been taken to a quarantine hotel in the latest example of heavy-handed virus-prevention measures that have sparked a rare public backlash.

The homes of people who had been taken to a quarantine hotel in Guangzhou city were broken into.