Shanghai moves toward ending 2-month COVID-19 lockdown
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai moves toward ending 2-month COVID-19 lockdown

Associated Press  

SHANGHAI — Shanghai authorities say they will take major steps Wednesday toward reopening China’s largest city after a two-month COVID-19 lockdown that has set back the national economy and largely confined millions of people to their homes. Li Qiang, the top official from China’s ruling Communist Party in Shanghai, was quoted as saying at a meeting Monday that the city had made major achievements in fighting the outbreak through continuous struggle. Authorities imposed a suffocating citywide lockdown under China’s “zero-COVID” strategy that aims to snuff out any outbreak with mass testing and isolation at centralized facilities of anyone who is infected. Though it all, leaders of the ruling Communist Party repeatedly expressed a determination to stick to the “zero-COVID” policy even as other countries have opened their borders and are trying to “live with the virus.” Outside economists widely expect China to fall short of its 5.5% growth target for this year.

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Is COVID making a return to China this winter?
1 year, 1 month ago

Is COVID making a return to China this winter?

Firstpost  

China’s leading respiratory illness expert Zhong Nanshan has warned of a minor COVID-19 surge in the winter and urged the elderly and vulnerable populations to get vaccinated as soon as possible Concerned about an increase of COVID-19 infections in the current winter season, Chinese experts have issued an alert and advised vaccination for vulnerable and old groups. The Chinese Centre …

Travelers rush to take advantage of China reopening
1 year, 11 months ago

Travelers rush to take advantage of China reopening

Associated Press  

BEIJING — After years of separation from his wife in mainland China, Hong Kong resident Cheung Seng-bun made sure to be among the first in line following the reopening Sunday of border crossing points. On a visit to the station Sunday morning, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee said the sides would continue to expand the number of crossing points …

China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-COVID
1 year, 11 months ago

China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-COVID

The Hindu  

Travellers began streaming across land and sea crossings from Hong Kong to China on January 8, many eager for long-awaited reunions, as Beijing opened borders that have been all but shut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. After three years, the China is opening its border with Hong Kong and ending a requirement for incoming travellers to quarantine, dismantling …

China has reopened its borders to tourists after three years of COVID-19 closure
1 year, 11 months ago

China has reopened its borders to tourists after three years of COVID-19 closure

NPR  

China has reopened its borders to tourists after three years of COVID-19 closure Enlarge this image toggle caption Bertha Wang/AP Bertha Wang/AP After years of separation from his wife in mainland China, Hong Kong resident Cheung Seng-bun made sure to be among the first in line following the reopening Sunday of border crossing points. Those crossing between Hong Kong and …

Under China’s ‘zero COVID,’ uncertainty reigns and unsettles
2 years ago

Under China’s ‘zero COVID,’ uncertainty reigns and unsettles

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — As coronavirus cases rose in Shanghai earlier this year and the city’s lockdown stretched from weeks to months, Leah Zhang’s feeling of suffocation grew. “I cried to the point where I can’t trust anything anymore,” said Zhang, who asked to be identified by her English name out of fear of government retribution for discussing a sensitive topic. …

More Chinese cities ease COVID curbs but full reopening unlikely
2 years ago

More Chinese cities ease COVID curbs but full reopening unlikely

Al Jazeera  

Shanghai, Urumqi are the latest to ease COVID-19 curbs following last month’s unprecedented anti-government protests. At least a dozen cities across China have eased COVID-19 restrictions following a wave of unprecedented protests last month, with Shanghai becoming the last metropolis to scrap tests for public transport and Urumqi reopening malls and restaurants for the first time in months. In China’s …

AP PHOTOS: Beijing life on hold for lockdowns, COVID testing
2 years, 1 month ago

AP PHOTOS: Beijing life on hold for lockdowns, COVID testing

Associated Press  

BEIJING — As cases of COVID-19 hit record daily highs, China is reimposing a range of strict measures under its “zero-COVID” policy, including lockdowns, mass testing and quarantines for anyone suspected of having come into contact with the virus. Authorities have issued notices asking residents not to leave home unless absolutely necessary or to buy groceries and seek medical help. …

Beijing mandates Covid report within 48 hours for entry into public places
2 years, 1 month ago

Beijing mandates Covid report within 48 hours for entry into public places

Live Mint  

The Covid-19 graph of China seems nowhere near control despite its Zero Covid policy as the capital city, Beijing has reported 634 cases till 3:00 PM on Tuesday, deputy director of the city's municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Liu Xiaofeng informed in a press briefing. A government spokesperson also informed about the new rules for entry into public …

Beijing shuts parks, Shanghai tightens entry as COVID cases spike
2 years, 1 month ago

Beijing shuts parks, Shanghai tightens entry as COVID cases spike

Al Jazeera  

Parks and museums have been closed in Beijing while Shanghai has tightened rules for people entering China’s financial hub as authorities grapple with a spike in COVID-19 cases and growing concerns about the economy. Cases in the capital, Beijing, have also been hitting new highs every day, which prompted the city’s government to ask residents to stay put and show …

Beijing under semi-lockdown as new COVID-19 cases hit China
2 years, 1 month ago

Beijing under semi-lockdown as new COVID-19 cases hit China

The Hindu  

The coronavirus situation in China has become grim again with the number of COVID-19 cases rising to over 25,000, including more than 500 in Beijing, prompting city officials to advise millions of residents to stay home this weekend and undergo daily testing. Beijing wore an eerie look on Saturday with most of its residents staying home after several districts in …

Beijing goes into semi-lockdown as COVID-19 cases start rising in China
2 years, 1 month ago

Beijing goes into semi-lockdown as COVID-19 cases start rising in China

Firstpost  

COVID-19 cases in China on Friday rose to over 25,000, including more than 500 in Beijing, prompting city officials to advise millions of residents to stay home and undergo daily testing Beijing: The coronavirus situation in China has become grim again with the number of COVID-19 cases rising to over 25,000, including more than 500 in Beijing, prompting the city …

’You cannot leave now’: Shanghai’s Disneyland locks down visitors for Covid test
2 years, 1 month ago

’You cannot leave now’: Shanghai’s Disneyland locks down visitors for Covid test

Live Mint  

As China battles surging cases of Covid-19 with its ZERO Covid policy, news of extreme measures come up from all across the country. Two major lockdowns include the world's largest iPhone factory in in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou and another is a temporary lockdown that was imposed on Disneyland in Shanhgai where visitors were locked inside the themed …

China locks down millions as COVID cases rise before winter
2 years, 1 month ago

China locks down millions as COVID cases rise before winter

Al Jazeera  

Controversial ‘zero COVID’ policy under strain as cases top 2,000 for a second straight day. Officials in Chinese cities and provinces across the country are pulling no punches in stamping out sporadic COVID-19 outbreaks as winter nears, quickly closing venues and enforcing longer temporary lockdowns on millions of people. Cases in mainland China hit 2,898 on Sunday, topping 2,000 for …

Shanghai district orders mass COVID-19 testing, lockdown
2 years, 1 month ago

Shanghai district orders mass COVID-19 testing, lockdown

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s largest city of Shanghai is ordering mass testing Friday of all 1.3 million residents of its downtown Yangpu district and confining them to their homes at least until results are known. China has shown no sign of backing away from its hardline “zero-COVID” policy since a major congress of the ruling Communist Party concluded this week by …

Shanghai district orders mass COVID-19 testing, lockdown
2 years, 1 month ago

Shanghai district orders mass COVID-19 testing, lockdown

LA Times  

China’s largest city of Shanghai is ordering mass testing Friday of all 1.3 million residents of its downtown Yangpu district and confining them to their homes at least until results are known. China has shown no sign of backing away from its hardline “zero-COVID” policy since a major congress of the ruling Communist Party concluded this week by awarding authoritarian …

Chinese cities tighten curbs on growing COVID outbreaks
2 years, 1 month ago

Chinese cities tighten curbs on growing COVID outbreaks

Al Jazeera  

China reported a third straight day of more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases nationwide on Thursday. China on Thursday reported a third straight day of more than 1,000 new COVID cases nationwide, a modest tally compared with the tens of thousands per day that sent Shanghai into a full-blown lockdown earlier this year but enough to trigger more restrictions across …

China is slyly ramping up Covid restrictions in big cities. But why?
2 years, 2 months ago

China is slyly ramping up Covid restrictions in big cities. But why?

India Today  

China has ramped up Covid testing and quarantine measures in its big cities, including financial hubs Shanghai and Shenzhen. This photo taken late on October 7, 2022 shows workers erecting fencing around a neighbourhood in lockdown in Shanghai's Changning district, after new Covid-19 cases were reported. Hotel now locked down for 7 days due to a positive COVID case #china …

China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday
2 years, 2 months ago

China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday

The Hindu  

Chinese cities were imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week. The latest lockdown started on Monday in Fenyang city in northern China's Shanxi province after a preliminary positive case was found in citywide testing the previous day, …

China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday
2 years, 2 months ago

China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese cities were imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week. The latest lockdown started Monday in Fenyang city in northern China’s Shanxi province after a preliminary positive case was found in citywide testing the previous …

China imposes fresh lockdowns as Covid cases surge after holiday
2 years, 2 months ago

China imposes fresh lockdowns as Covid cases surge after holiday

Hindustan Times  

Chinese cities were imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week. The latest lockdown started Monday in Fenyang city in northern China's Shanxi province after a preliminary positive case was found in citywide testing the previous day, state …

China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday
2 years, 2 months ago

China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday

LA Times  

Chinese cities were imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week. The latest lockdown started Monday in Fenyang city in northern China’s Shanxi province after a preliminary positive case was found in citywide testing the previous day, state …

COVID-19 lockdown, mass testing in China despite minor cases - here’s why
2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 lockdown, mass testing in China despite minor cases - here’s why

Live Mint  

As authorities stepped up their efforts to suppress COVID-19 ahead of a significant ruling Communist Party gathering, millions of people in the provinces around Beijing were put under lockdown on August 30. As authorities scramble to contain a minor virus flare-up, nearly 40 lakh residents of Hebei province, which encircles China's capital, have been told to stay at home till …

All Shanghai Schools to Reopen on September 1 Even as Lockdown Fears Persist
2 years, 4 months ago

All Shanghai Schools to Reopen on September 1 Even as Lockdown Fears Persist

News 18  

SHANGHAI:China’s financial hub Shanghai said on Sunday it would reopen all schools including kindergartens, primary and middle schools on Sept. 1 after months of COVID-19 closures. The announcement on schools reopening brings great relief to many residents but fears about COVID lockdowns continue to persist, as China vows to stick to its dynamic zero policy which requires all positive cases …

Shanghai fears new lockdown as millions test for Covid amid sweltering heat
2 years, 5 months ago

Shanghai fears new lockdown as millions test for Covid amid sweltering heat

CNN  

CNN — Millions of Shanghai residents braved sweltering heat Tuesday to wait in line for compulsory Covid tests, as growing case numbers and the emergence of a highly infectious Omicron subvariant spurred new fears of a return to mass lockdown. Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Images On Chinese social media, photos went viral of workers in hazmat suits lying on ice blocks, while …

China reduces quarantine for people arriving from abroad
2 years, 5 months ago

China reduces quarantine for people arriving from abroad

The Hindu  

China on June 28 announced easing of its quarantine requirement for people arriving from abroad but stopped short of lifting what remains a stringent COVID-19 policy compared to most other countries. Anyone coming from outside the country will be required to stay in a quarantine hotel for seven days, followed by three days of home observation, the National Health Commission …

Is Covid about to 'explode' in China? Bar, salon become source of outbreak in Beijing, Shanghai
2 years, 6 months ago

Is Covid about to 'explode' in China? Bar, salon become source of outbreak in Beijing, Shanghai

India TV News  

Highlights China warned of an 'explosive' Covid-19 outbreak, after Beijing and Shanghai reported many cases China's Covid-19 infection rate is low by global numbers, but country maintains a zero-Covid policy Beijing only relaxed curbs less than 2 weeks ago that had been imposed to fight a major outbreak China warned of an 'explosive' Covid-19 outbreak in the country, after both …

Shanghai to mass test half the city, sparking fears of new lockdown
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai to mass test half the city, sparking fears of new lockdown

CNN  

CNN — Shanghai will carry out Covid-19 testing on more than half of its 25 million residents this weekend, fueling fears of a return to more stringent restrictions just days after the financial hub emerged from two months of painful lockdown. The mass testing announcements sparked fears of a return to stringent, prolonged lockdown among Shanghai residents, many of whom …

Shanghai lockdown again: Millions in Minhang district face strict Covid-19 restrictions
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai lockdown again: Millions in Minhang district face strict Covid-19 restrictions

India TV News  

Highlights Lockdown in the Minhang district will start from Saturday The fresh lockdown is in accordance with China's zero-Covid policy China had recently announced to ease Covid curbs in Shanghai China Covid Cases, Shanghai Lockdown News: Millions of Chinese people in Shanghai are once again facing strict lockdown due to a fresh Covid-19 outbreak. According to a Reuters report, the …

Shanghai to Lock Down and Test 2.7 Million as Covid Fears Linger
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai to Lock Down and Test 2.7 Million as Covid Fears Linger

News 18  

Shanghai will lock down a district of 2.7 million people on Saturday to conduct mass coronavirus testing, city authorities said, as the Chinese metropolis struggles to fully emerge from punishing curbs. The city eased many restrictions last week, after confining most of its 25 million residents to their homes since March as China battled its worst Covid outbreak in two …

Beijing reopens restaurants as new COVID-19 cases drop
2 years, 6 months ago

Beijing reopens restaurants as new COVID-19 cases drop

The Independent  

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Shanghai starts coming back to life as COVID lockdown eases
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai starts coming back to life as COVID lockdown eases

The Hindu  

Traffic, pedestrians and joggers reappeared on the streets of Shanghai on Wednesday as China’s largest city began returning to normalcy amid the easing of a strict two-month COVID-19 lockdown that has drawn unusual protests over its heavy-handed implementation. Shanghai’s Communist Party committee, the city’s most powerful political body, issued a letter online proclaiming the lockdown's success and thanking citizens for …

Shanghai starts coming back to life as COVID lockdown eases
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai starts coming back to life as COVID lockdown eases

Deccan Chronicle  

SHANGHAI: Traffic, pedestrians and joggers reappeared on the streets of Shanghai on Wednesday as China’s largest city began returning to normalcy after a strict two-month COVID-19 lockdown that drew unusual protests over its heavy-handed implementation. Shanghai’s Communist Party committee, the city’s most powerful political body, issued a letter online proclaiming the lockdown’s success and thanking citizens for their “support and …

Shanghai: Covid curbs ease after two-month in step towards ending strict lockdown
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai: Covid curbs ease after two-month in step towards ending strict lockdown

India TV News  

Highlights People in Shanghai savored the easing of its severe two-month COVID lockdown today The lockdown set back the national economy and largely confined millions to their homes Govt said that all restrictions related to COVID will be gradually lifted Shanghai COVID curbs ease : Shanghai residents visited the waterfront Bund and ate and drank along streets patrolled by police …

Shanghai starts coming back to life as COVID lockdown finally eases
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai starts coming back to life as COVID lockdown finally eases

LA Times  

Shanghai residents stretch before a workout early Wednesday on the Bund, the historic promenade along the Huangpu River. Vehicles, pedestrians and joggers reappeared on the streets of Shanghai on Wednesday as China’s largest city began returning to normality amid the easing of a strict two-month COVID-19 lockdown that has drawn unusual protests over its heavy-handed implementation. Shanghai’s Communist Party committee, …

Shanghai celebrates ‘new start’ after COVID restrictions eased
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai celebrates ‘new start’ after COVID restrictions eased

Al Jazeera  

People venture out after two months stuck at home, but virus-related controls including regular tests will continue. Some Shanghai residents welcomed the end of a tough two-month lockdown at midnight by heading out onto the streets as authorities began to ease the toughest COVID-19 related restrictions in China’s largest city. Small groups gathered in the city’s former French Concession neighbourhood …

Shanghai's 25 million residents to get relief as painful 2-month lockdown to be lifted tomorrow
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai's 25 million residents to get relief as painful 2-month lockdown to be lifted tomorrow

India TV News  

Highlights Authorities began dismantling fences around housing compounds as Shanghai lockdown to be lifted Shanghai authorities say they will take some major steps toward reopening the city Full bus and subway service will be restored as will basic rail connections with the rest of China To the relief of Shanghai's 25 million residents, authorities began dismantling fences around housing compounds …

Relief and disbelief as Shanghai to start lifting COVID lockdown
2 years, 6 months ago

Relief and disbelief as Shanghai to start lifting COVID lockdown

ABC  

Shanghai authorities have begun dismantling fences around housing compounds and ripping police tape off public squares and buildings before a painful two-month lockdown is lifted at midnight. Key points: Shanghai is removing lockdown fences and police tape ahead of the midnight end to restrictions The two-month lockdown has caused severe financial stress for many residents Many are still wary of …

Beijing, Shanghai ease COVID restrictions as outbreaks fade
2 years, 6 months ago

Beijing, Shanghai ease COVID restrictions as outbreaks fade

The Hindu  

Shoppers returned to the malls of Beijing on Sunday as the Chinese capital relaxed pandemic restrictions after declaring a small but persistent COVID-19 outbreak effectively under control. Coupled with a gradual easing of restrictions in Shanghai, it signaled that the worst is over in the twin outbreaks in China’s most prominent cities. Restaurants remain closed in Beijing, except for takeout …

Shanghai aims for COVID-19 lockdown reopening this week as Beijing plans to ease curbs
2 years, 6 months ago

Shanghai aims for COVID-19 lockdown reopening this week as Beijing plans to ease curbs

ABC  

The Chinese metropolis of Shanghai inched further towards a gradual reopening from two months of a grinding COVID-19 lockdown, while officials in Beijing prepared to ease restrictions in parts of the capital, saying its outbreak was under control. "Wear masks in public, no gathering and keep social distance," Shanghai Municipal Health Commission's deputy director, Zhao Dandan, told a daily news …

Beijing extends work-from-home order as Covid-19 cases rise
2 years, 7 months ago

Beijing extends work-from-home order as Covid-19 cases rise

Hindustan Times  

Beijing on Monday extended its work from home orders after the Chinese capital reported its biggest daily tally of Covid-19 cases, sparking fears of a full lockdown. Residents of at least five of the city’s 16 districts have been asked to work from home and avoid gatherings as local health authorities desperately try to avoid a situation like in Shanghai, …

The Shanghai Lockdown Looks More Like a Crackdown
2 years, 7 months ago

The Shanghai Lockdown Looks More Like a Crackdown

The Diplomat  

Shanghai has always seen itself as special. But in April, Shanghai received another, much less welcome status: The site of China’s largest COVID-19 lockdown. Now this well-heeled class – the same group that typifies the modern, worldly image China wants to hold up to the world – is being advised by drones to stop complaining about being shut inside their …

Shanghai to reopen subways in easing of COVID lockdown
2 years, 7 months ago

Shanghai to reopen subways in easing of COVID lockdown

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The locked-down Chinese metropolis of Shanghai will reopen four of its 20 subway lines Sunday as it slowly eases pandemic restrictions that have kept most residents in their housing complexes for more than six weeks. The city will also restart 273 bus lines connecting major urban centers, airports, train stations and hospitals as it resumes cross-district public transit, …

COVID-19: Most of Shanghai has ended virus spread, 1 million people left in lockdown
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: Most of Shanghai has ended virus spread, 1 million people left in lockdown

The Hindu  

Most of Shanghai has stopped the spread of the coronavirus in the community and fewer than 1 million people remain under strict lockdown, authorities said on May 16, as the city moves toward reopening and economic data showed the gloomy impact of China's “zero-COVID" policy. Vice Mayor Zong Ming said 15 out of Shanghai’s 16 districts had eliminated virus transmission …

COVID: Some Shanghai businesses to reopen on Monday, say officials
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID: Some Shanghai businesses to reopen on Monday, say officials

India TV News  

Highlights Supermarkets, malls & restaurants in Shanghai to be allowed to open in limited capacity from May 16 Agriculture markets will also be allowed to reopen while ensuring “no contact” transactions Restaurants in Shanghai will be allowed to serve takeout Supermarkets, malls and restaurants in Shanghai will be allowed to open in a limited capacity starting Monday, officials said, even …

Uncovering the horror of Shanghai’s COVID-lockdown
2 years, 7 months ago

Uncovering the horror of Shanghai’s COVID-lockdown

Firstpost  

Videos on social media have revealed the often inhuman and cruel methods — forcibly placing people in quarantine camps, killing pets — authorities in China’s financial capital have resorted to in order to achieve its ‘zero-COVID’ aim Shanghai was once known for its glamour, with skyscrapers, bustling crowds, fancy restaurants and a thriving middle class. However, China’s financial capital has …

Shanghai re-tightens on COVID, frustrating trapped residents
2 years, 7 months ago

Shanghai re-tightens on COVID, frustrating trapped residents

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The city of Shanghai is doubling down on pandemic restrictions after a brief period of loosening up, frustrating residents who were hoping a more than monthlong lockdown was finally easing as the number of new cases falls in China’s financial center. Fengxian district, a suburban area in southern Shanghai, entered a “quiet period” on Monday, with permits for …

Shanghai tightens lockdown despite falling COVID-19 cases
2 years, 7 months ago

Shanghai tightens lockdown despite falling COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

Authorities in Shanghai have again tightened anti-virus restrictions, just as the city was emerging from a month of strict lockdown due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Notices issued in several districts said residents were ordered to stay home and are barred from receiving nonessential deliveries as part of a “quiet period” lasting at least until May 11. Shanghai originally ordered mass …

Shanghai tightens lockdown despite falling COVID cases
2 years, 7 months ago

Shanghai tightens lockdown despite falling COVID cases

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Authorities in Shanghai have again tightened anti-virus restrictions, just as the city was emerging from a month of strict lockdown due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Notices issued in several districts said residents were ordered to stay home and are barred from receiving nonessential deliveries as part of a “quiet period” lasting at least until Wednesday. Together we can …

Shanghai tightens lockdown, despite falling COVID-19 cases while targeted lockdowns continue in Beijing
2 years, 7 months ago

Shanghai tightens lockdown, despite falling COVID-19 cases while targeted lockdowns continue in Beijing

ABC  

Authorities in Shanghai have again tightened anti-virus restrictions, just as the city was emerging from a month of strict lockdown due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Key points: Shanghai authorities had been gradually lifting isolation rules on the city's 25 million residents Thousands of residents have been forced into centralised quarantine centres for showing a positive test result Parts of the …

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