[北京 ３０日 ロイター] – Several big cities in China tightened restrictions on the new coronavirus on the 30th. More facilities were closed in Shenzhen, and millions were put under lockdown in Dalian.
“Markets could be hit again in the next couple of weeks, likely triggering economists to cut their forecasts again,” Nomura warned in a note on the same day. He emphasized the importance of cities like Shenzhen, the technology hub of the South.
In Shenzhen’s Longhua District, home to 2.5 million people, various entertainment venues and wholesale markets were closed, and large events were cancelled.
In addition, a negative proof within 24 hours is required to enter residential areas, and restaurants will be restricted to less than 50% of the capacity. The new regulations will be in place until September 3rd. The move follows the other three wards announced the day before.
In the northeastern city of Dalian, a major port for importing soybeans and iron ore, the main city, home to about 3 million people, was put on lockdown until Sept. 4. Shopping will be restricted, and manufacturing sites will be staffed with limited staff to maintain only basic and urgent operations.
In addition, the southwestern city of Chengdu has also tightened corona restrictions.
Mainland China reported 1,717 domestic cases on Thursday, including 349 with symptoms and 1,368 without symptoms, according to official data released on Wednesday.