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Southern China’s tech hub Shenzhen stepped up COVID containment as cases continued to rise on Thursday, suspending large events and indoor entertainment in Bao’an, the city’s most populous district, for three days. it was done.
At least half of Shenzhen’s 10 districts, home to more than 13 million residents, have ordered the total closure of entertainment venues and the suspension or reduction of dining in restaurants.
Education officials postponed the start of the new school year, which was primarily scheduled to begin on Thursday.
Chengdu, China during COVID lockdown during spike
In a statement released late Wednesday, officials urged residents not to leave the city unless there is an urgent issue.
He did not say how authorities would crack down on the new requirements, but called on the government, Communist Party officials and state-owned enterprises to discourage employees from going out unnecessarily.
Residents who must leave must show evidence of two negative tests within 48 hours, according to the statement.
Authorities had tracked down a series of cases at a dance hall in Futian’s central business district and urged recent visitors to report them to local health officials.
Chinese officials apologize for COVID-19 intrusion
The world’s largest electronics market in Huaqiangbei remains closed after authorities shut it down on Monday.
Shenzhen reported 62 new community-acquired COVID-19 infections on 31 August, up from 37 the day before.