With Shanghai's lockdown in effect for about a month, cases are slowly declining, but health officials are alarmed about more infections reported outside of quarantine facilities.
Meanwhile, cases are still rising in Beijing, where health officials continue to tighten measures.Meanwhile, in the United States, cases continue to grow, especially in the Northeast, though the level of hospitalizations and deaths are still low.Shanghai continues lockdown; Beijing tightens stepsIn Shanghai, cases have been declining since the middle April, raising hopes among frustrated residents.
After going 2 days with no new cases outside of quarantine settings, the city reported 58 such cases, signaling a setback for control efforts, according to Reuters.City officials have had an aggressive policy about quarantining people and their contacts, sometimes separating parents from children, which resulted in pushback from citizens.Meanwhile, authorities in Beijing imposed restrictions over the Labor Day 5-day holiday celebration, which is typically a busy travel season.
Over the weekend, restaurants were barred from indoor dining, and workers and students will be required to be tested for COVID-19 before returning to work or school after the holiday, according to CNN.