Wuhan, site of the world’s first Covid-19 outbreak in late 2019, reported around 20 to 25 new infections a day this week. Nevertheless, local authorities ordered more than 800,000 people in one district to stay at home until October 30.
Wuhan also suspended the sale of pork in parts of the city, according to images and posts on social media, after one case was found that authorities said was linked to the local pork supply chain.
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How ordinary people in China view the country’s ‘dynamic zero-Covid’ policy
In Xining, capital of Qinghai province, social media posts told of food shortages and price inflation for essential goods as health authorities in the city of 2.5 million people raced to contain a Covid-19 rebound following the week-long National Day holiday in early October.
“To reduce the risk of transmission, some vegetable and fruit stores have been closed and put under quarantine,” said a Xining government official on Wednesday.
Other large cities across China including Zhengzhou, Datong and Xian have implemented new curbs this week to rein in local outbreaks.
In Beijing, the Universal Resort theme park was closed on Wednesday after at least one visitor tested positive for the coronavirus.
China has repeatedly vowed to stick to its zero-tolerance response to Covid-19 and implement what authorities say are necessary measures to contain the virus.
