only 35% of the population over the age of 16 have been fully vaccinated in that state. and australia's neighbor down under is also seeing a surge in new cases. on sunday, new zealand reporting dozens of new covid infections. the country in lockdown until at least tuesday night. but some cities, like auckland and wellington could get that curfew extended. china pushing back on theories of where covid originated. an inconclusive report from the u.s. intelligence community sparked a swift condemnation from chinese officials. but it doesn't stop there. cnn's david culver with more on attempts by chinese-state media to twist the narrative on the p pandemic. [ speaking foreign language ] >> reporter: a constant barrage of digital articles with sarcastic cartoons, tv reports, documentaries. even a rap song? all of it, part of an aggressive