Covid-19: Beijing recorded a record increase

Beijing recorded 99 more infections on May 22, up from 61 the day before. The rising number of infections in Beijing highlights the challenges China is facing in pursuing a “no Covid-19” policy.

Across the country, China recorded 802 new infections on May 22, down from 824 the day before. Since March 9, this is the first time China has recorded fewer than 1,000 cases in 24 hours.

Over the weekend, Chinese officials continued to recommend that people in five areas, including the Chaoyang central business district and the Haidian technology hub, work from home.

Beijing on May 22 recorded 99 more infections after 24 hours, a record increase in this outbreak. Photo: Reuters

Shanghai reported 558 more cases on May 22, down from 622 cases the day before. No new infections have been detected outside the isolation wards.

Millions of Shanghai residents were forced to stay indoors for weeks. Although the blockade order has been eased, many restrictive measures are still in place.

Shanghai authorities on May 22 announced the standard expected to be used to classify areas based on risk levels.

As of June, counties with no positive cases or community transmission for 14 days will be considered low-risk areas.

Residents in high- and moderate-risk areas will be subject to travel restrictions and daily PCR testing for 14 days, according to Bloomberg.

South Korea: The number of infections continues to decrease

The number of daily Covid-19 infections in South Korea for the first time in four months fell below 10,000 on May 23. According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9,975 infections in 24 hours is the lowest increase since their country recorded an increase of 8,570 cases a day at the end of January.

South Korea earlier this month lifted most restrictions related to Covid-19, including the requirement to wear masks in outdoor spaces, as the number of infections fell after peaking with an increase of more than 600,000 cases per day. mid-March.

South Korea has largely removed its Covid-19-related restrictions. Photo: Reuters