“From June 1 until the middle or end of the month, while maintaining strict anti-epidemic measures to prevent a rebound and control risks, comprehensive prevention and control measures will be taken to fully restore normal life throughout the city,” Zong Ming was quoted as saying by TASS.
In particular, quarantine will be gradually lifted from residential complexes where no new cases of coronavirus have been detected over the past two weeks.
Lockdown for some areas of Shanghai began to be introduced on March 28, and on April 1 the entire city was closed.
Separate residential areas throughout the metropolis have been quarantined since mid-March.
Earlier in Shanghai, an outbreak of coronavirus was reported.
Since March 28, city authorities have restricted public transport in the city due to an increase in the number of asymptomatic COVID-19 patients.
Local lockdowns in certain areas have also been expanded.
The Chinese Ministry of Defense sent about 2,000 military paramedics to Shanghai to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.