This drone footage captures how eerily empty Shanghai's highways have become after China imposed a strict new lockdown Monday to combat a surge in COVID-19 cases. According to the Associated Press, it ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai expands lockdown as COVID cases surge
STORY: Authorities began locking down some Western areas of Shanghai two days ahead of schedule on Wednesday (March 30), as they battle a surge in new daily COVID-19 cases.Long lines of people queued ... ( read original story ...)
Half of Shanghai prepares for second phase of lockdown
Half of Shanghai is preparing for the second phase of a citywide lockdown starting Friday, as the omicron outbreak tests the government's ability to enforce a strict "zero-COVID" strategy. (March 30) ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Covid: Traders sleep by their desks as China’s financial hub locks down
China's banks and investment firms are calling on essential staff to live at the office this week to avoid any trading disruption during Shanghai's massive Covid lockdown. ( read original story ...)
China tries to limit the economic blow of Shanghai’s COVID lockdown
China's leaders are trying to fine-tune their 'zero-tolerance' COVID-19 strategy in order to minimize job losses and other costs to the economy. ( read original story ...)
‘We demand an explanation!’ Shanghai residents vent COVID lockdown irritation
Frustrated and locked down, residents of Shanghai have taken to social media to vent, questioning the practicality of persisting with China's zero-tolerance approach to COVID-19 in its most populous ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai expands lockdown to more areas as new local cases hit 5,982
Shanghai on Wednesday extended its shut downs to some western parts of the city, earlier than scheduled, as it reported a total of 5,982 new local cases. ( read original story ...)