SHANGHAI (REUTERS) - Shanghai authorities on Thursday (March 31) appealed to residents to keep cooperating with tight curbs imposed...
roughly along the Huangpu River, dividing the historic centre west of the river from the eastern financial and industrial district of Pudong. Authorities say this allows for staggered mass testing.
Areas west of the river will be locked down from 03:00 on the same day, though some housing compounds in western districts already directed residents to stay home from Wednesday.posting videos and images of crowded quarantine centres and also issuing calls for help with medical treatment and purchasing food.
Despite irritation among some in Shanghai who question its practicality, the"dynamic clearance" approach adopted by China will not be relaxed, state news agency Xinhua said in a commentary late on Wednesday. The tactic was essential to protect lives and the people's health, Xinhua said.
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