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
