In Shanghai, China, where strict restrictions on going out continue due to the spread of the new coronavirus, authorities announced on the 9th that they will relax some of the restrictions on going out.
However, the number of infected people continues to reach a record high, and it is expected that restrictions on going out will continue in many areas.
In Shanghai, China, 23,624 people infected with the new coronavirus were confirmed in one day on the 8th, mainly asymptomatic people, which was a record high for 8 consecutive days.
In Shanghai, while the spread of the infection has not stopped, the operation of a quarantine facility for infected people, which can accommodate up to 50,000 people, started on the 9th.
Under these circumstances, the Shanghai municipal authorities announced on the 9th that they will classify countermeasures according to the risk of infection, and if infection is not confirmed in residential areas within 14 days, the administrative area where they live under certain conditions. It is said that you can go out inside.
On the other hand, if infection is confirmed in a residential area within 14 days, it is said that it will not be possible to leave the premises, and it is expected that restrictions on going out will continue in many areas.
It is not clear when these measures will begin, but there are concerns that restrictions on going out will have a longer impact on the lives of citizens and the economy.
In addition, in Guangzhou, the central city of Guangdong Province in the south, the number of infected people was 3 on the 8th, but the Chinese government thoroughly infected it, such as conducting PCR tests on all 18 million inhabitants. While continuing the "Zero Corona" policy to suppress the problem, strict measures are being taken in various places.
PCR test on about 18 million inhabitants after confirming infection in 3 people in Guangzhou
Temporary PCR targeting all 18 million inhabitants after three people, including asymptomatic, were confirmed on the 8th in Guangzhou, the central city of southern China. The inspection started on the night of the 8th.
According to the local government, all infections were caused by Omicron strains, and it seems that they have urgently responded to the rapid spread of the infection in Shanghai.
The local government is increasing vigilance by blocking the area around the infected residential area and stopping the operation of subways and buses that pass through the area.
There is growing concern among residents that strict restrictions on going out like Shanghai may be imposed, hoarding of food has begun, and vegetables, meat, rice, etc. are out of stock at some supermarkets. rice field.
Residents were worried about the spread of the infection and were worried that they were not ready and would not want to take immediate action to block the city.
US Embassy in China Statement admitting evacuation of desired staff
As the spread of the new coronavirus continues to impose strict restrictions on going out in Shanghai, the US embassy in China said on the 9th that it allowed the staff of the Consulate General of Shanghai and their families to evacuate if they wished. Announced.
According to this, Ambassador Burns, who is stationed in China, expressed concern about infection control to the Chinese side and notified the Chinese side of the evacuation of desired staff.
Zhao Lijian, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, announced on the night of the 9th that he protested against the U.S. side, saying, "We express strong dissatisfaction and decisive opposition to the United States' unreasonable condemnation of China's infection control measures." I made it clear.