Shanghai searches for new COVID-19 cases, Beijing restricts taxi service

City ShanghaiChina’s commercial hub of over 25 million people, has in recent days tightened its lockdown in an effort to end the outbreak by the end of May and has made some significant progress.

On May 11, the Shanghai government said that the test COVID-19 mass in this city detected only 2 new cases outside the areas under the most strict closure.

Notably, new cases were discovered in 2 of the city’s 16 districts, Tu Hoi and Phung Hien. These are two of eight counties that this week reached “Zero COVID” status, according to local authorities, whereby no community cases have been recorded for three consecutive days.

Shanghai on May 11 recorded 2 new cases outside of locked-down areas. (Photo: NY Times)

The latest cases show the difficulty of efforts to end the outbreak due to the highly contagious variant of Omicron despite Shanghai’s strict restrictions.

The new infections have also raised concerns about how long the return to normal life under China’s “Zero COVID” policy can last after the ban is finally lifted.

Shanghai reported 1,305 new asymptomatic local COVID-19 cases on May 11, up from 1,259 cases a day earlier and 144 symptomatic cases, down from 228 in affected areas impose the strictest control measures.

The city of Beijing has restricted taxi and ride-hailing services in some districts. (Photo: Reuters)

Meanwhile, the capital Beijing of China reported 46 new COVID-19 cases on May 11, up from 37 cases.

At the end of May 11, Beijing announced the suspension of taxi and ride-hailing services in areas of Chaoyang district (Beijing’s largest district and the epicenter of the outbreak in China). this city) and two other counties.

Local authorities have banned dine-in service at restaurants, closed some shopping malls, entertainment and tourist attractions, and partially suspended bus and subway systems as well as closed some apartment buildings.

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