After a series of protests against the "zero corona" policy in China, there was a growing movement to review strict infection control measures in various places, and in Beijing and Shanghai, measures were further relaxed from the 6th.

It is no longer necessary to present a negative proof when entering commercial facilities, but the number of infected people has remained high, and attention will be paid to whether easing will continue in the future.

In China, protests against the strict infection control measures under the "zero corona" policy late last month have spread in various places, and since then, there has been a movement to review infection control measures.



Of these, in Beijing and Shanghai, measures have been further relaxed from the 6th, and it is no longer necessary to present a negative PCR test certificate when entering many public places such as commercial facilities and office buildings.



However, schools, medical institutions, and restaurants are still required to show negative proof, and when visiting commercial facilities, etc., you can use your smartphone to read the QR code posted at the location and record the visit. I am asking you to leave



Until now, China has required PCR tests on a daily basis, discovered infected people at an early stage, and implemented strict measures such as movement restrictions to suppress the spread of infections. Infection may spread.



Under these circumstances, the number of domestic infected people confirmed on the 5th has remained high at about 27,000 nationwide, and it is noteworthy whether the Chinese government will continue to ease infection control measures in the future.

Relaxation of measures Voices of evaluation from Beijing citizens

A woman working in an office building in the center of Beijing said, "I think this kind of relaxation is good, but there are so many infected people, so I'm scared and anxious."



On the other hand, a man who is about to go to the hospital said, "I think it's natural that the government is adjusting infection control measures. I'm not worried at all even if the measures are relaxed."