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 ...)
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 ...)
China Covid pandemic: Xi hails response as Shanghai hits record
China's President Xi Jinping has praised his country's handling of the Covid pandemic, even as Shanghai reported record case numbers. Speaking at an event marking China's hosting of the Winter ... ( read original story ...)