Three local officials in Shanghai have been sacked over a slack response to the COVID-19 outbreak in China's largest city, where residents are complaining of harsh lockdown conditions leading to ... ( read original story ...)
Strain of Shanghai’s COVID lockdown tests China’s zero tolerance resolve
China's biggest outbreak since the start of the pandemic tests how far leaders are willing to follow zero tolerance policy at the risk of economic loss and public backlash. ( read original story ...)
Covid outbreak in Shanghai has dogs on lockdown with their owners
Residents barred from leaving their homes are "walking" their dogs indoors and worry what will happen if they test positive and have to leave their pets behind, NBC News reports. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai reports 22,609 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases, 1,015 symptomatic cases for April 8
The major Chinese financial centre of Shanghai reported 22,609 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases and 1,015 new symptomatic cases on April 8, the local government said on Saturday. The number of ... ( read original story ...)
US authorizes ‘voluntary departure’ of non-emergency staff from Shanghai
The United States Friday authorized the “voluntary departure” of non-emergency staff at its Shanghai consulate, recommending Americans not to travel to China due to harsh Covid-19 restrictions. The ... ( read original story ...)
Two years after lifting of Wuhan lockdown, national mobilization led by CPC continues to inject confidence in Shanghai’s virus fight
Exactly two years ago, the city of Wuhan reemerged from a 76-day lockdown after efforts by medics from across China, volunteers, and ordinary residents successfully brought down the local COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai stepping up COVID fight
Testing continued as Shanghai entered its seventh day of lockdown on Friday with the COVID-19 resurgence that began on March 1 having caused more than 130,000 infections including one severe case. The ... ( read original story ...)