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 ...)
Shanghai Prepares 130,000 COVID Beds
China had kept cases low until March with localised lockdowns, mass testing, and strict restrictions on international travel. ( read original story ...)
Shanghai lockdown has residents scrambling for food
But since authorities put China’s financial capital in lockdown nine days ago, he’s only gotten lucky one day. “You get up at 5:55am and you try to order at 6am. You keep mashing the buy button and ... ( read original story ...)
Xi hails zero-Covid as Shanghai cases hit record
The Chinese leader's comments come as infections rise and residents complain of food shortages. ( read original story ...)