Shanghai (China) tests all 25 million people for COVID-19

COVID-19 testing for all 25 million people of Shanghai part of efforts to prevent the COVID-19 outbreak in this city recently.

Wu Qianyu, an official with the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, said that these measures are intended to completely eliminate potential risks, cut off the chain of transmission, limit the spread of the virus and achieve the goal. spend “Zero COVID” as soon as possible.

The PCR testing campaign of all 25 million people has been approved by the city government of Shanghai, China started on April 4 to control the strongest wave of infections here since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Previously, the Shanghai government also asked all residents to do a quick self-test at home before being tested for PCR. The new anti-epidemic strategy was put into practice in Shanghai after the visit of Chinese Vice Premier Sun Xuan Lan, in which she called for rapid and effective large-scale testing.

The Shanghai government strives to ensure the timely supply of daily necessities to the city’s residents. (Photo: AP)

On April 3, this city recorded more than 8,200 cases of SARS-CoV-2 virus, most of which were asymptomatic. The city of Shanghai is implementing a large-scale blockade campaign, in which most people have to stay at home, except for a few economic establishments that are allowed to operate under a “closed loop” system. stay at work.

In parallel with temporary blockade measures and widespread testing, officials and suppliers in Shanghai are racing against time to ensure the timely supply of daily necessities to the city’s residents. .

Temporary warehouses were set up to increase the stock of green vegetables, while the existing warehouses were maximized to supply goods quickly. Local authorities issue certifications to shipping companies to deliver goods in time to areas under lockdown.

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