China Shuts Down , Electronics Hub, Imposes , More COVID Lockdowns.
China Shuts Down , Electronics Hub, Imposes , More COVID Lockdowns.
On August 29, China's southern city of Shenzhen shut down the world's largest electronics market and halted public transport amid new lockdowns.
On August 29, China's southern city of Shenzhen shut down the world's largest electronics market and halted public transport amid new lockdowns.
CNN reports that authorities announced
neighborhood-wide lockdowns after
a small number of COVID cases were reported.
According to the district government, Huaqiangbei
is among three neighborhoods placed under
a mandatory four-day lockdown in the Futian district.
Residents living in the district are not allowed to leave
their homes except to receive COVID testing, which
they are required to do daily until at least September 1.
Residents living in the district are not allowed to leave
their homes except to receive COVID testing, which
they are required to do daily until at least September 1.
Businesses will also be required to shut down,
while supermarkets, pharmacies and hospitals
will be allowed to remain open.
On August 29, Shenzhen reported 35 infections, including 11 asymptomatic cases, in the international technology hub of 18 million people.
Dozens of neighborhoods have
been identified as "high-risk areas" and
placed under strict lockdown orders.
CNN reports that videos shared by residents
show metal barriers erected outside
residential buildings, locking residents inside.
CNN reports that videos shared by residents
show metal barriers erected outside
residential buildings, locking residents inside.
The upcoming period will be the most
stressful, high-risk and grim period for
epidemic prevention and control in our city, Shenzhen official, via CNN.
China's zero-COVID strategy has seen large
swathes of the country subject to rolling
lockdowns and mandatory daily testing.
China's zero-COVID strategy has seen large
swathes of the country subject to rolling
lockdowns and mandatory daily testing
