Shanghai reopens from June 1

A chef in Shanghai was sampled for Covid-19 test on May 13 reuters

Reuters reports Deputy Mayor Shanghai Tong Minh (Zong Ming) said at a press conference on May 16 that the city aims to reopen on a large scale and allow 25 million people to return to normal life from June 1. Previously, Shanghai announced that 15 out of 16 districts of the city had no more infections outside the isolation area.

Ms. Tong’s statement is the clearest timeline the city has ever given about reopening after more than 6 weeks of strict blockade to prevent the spread of Covid-19 epidemic.

Shanghai also plans to gradually increase domestic flights and rail services. From May 16, supermarkets, convenience stores and pharmacies in Shanghai can also reopen.

Shanghai officials have declared the epidemic here under control. However, they also said that the city’s goal until May 21 is to contain the epidemic Covid-19 flare up again. This means that many restrictive measures will be maintained.

According to policy zero-Covid of Chinano more infections outside the isolation area is an important condition for restoring normal life.

In Beijing, the situation is not as good as Shanghai. Residents of the Chinese capital fear they will have to undergo a similar blockade after the city recorded more than 1,000 cases since the end of April, according to AFP.

Beijing has repeatedly tested people and blocked buildings with Covid-19 cases, and closed subway stations and facilities. business not essential in some neighborhoods.

In an effort to prevent the virus from spreading, Beijing on May 15 extended its work-from-home guidance to many counties, including the central Chaoyang district. The Fangshan district in Beijing’s southwest, home to 1.3 million residents, has suspended taxi service since May 14. Apart from some areas under lockdown, most of Beijing’s 22 million people can still go out.

China National Health Commission On May 16, Beijing reported 39 symptomatic infections on May 15, higher than the number of 33 infections the day before. The Chinese capital also had 15 more asymptomatic virus infections on May 15, nearly double the 8 infections on May 14.