China has imposed a lockdown on parts of Sanya city in Hainan province. More than 20 new cases of the novel coronavirus have been detected this week, affecting thousands of tourists visiting the island of Hainan, dubbed the “Hawaii of China.”
localauthoritiesbans residents in areas classified as high risk from leaving their homes. Other residents are allowed to leave their homes only once every two days to buy essentials. The city of Sanya has closed indoor facilities such as karaoke bars and bars, and suspended bus services, boats and yachts.
According to Sanya City, 11 new cases were reported on the 3rd. This brings the total number of confirmed cases this week to 25.
Chongqing, a heavy industrial city in southwestern China, has also imposed a lockdown in some districts. Two new infections were found on the 3rd. The city has not implemented a major lockdown since early 2020.
Yiwu city in Zhejiang province has banned people from entering and leaving the city on the 4th. After the 2nd, 38 new infected people were found, and from the 4th, a large-scale PCR test was started.The city sells consumer goods such as Christmas decorations.Producing areaknown as
Across mainland China, 294 new cases were reported on Thursday.
Original title:China Locks Down Part of Tropical Tourist Hub as Covid Spreads、China’s Yiwu Asks Residents for Negative Covid Test to Exit City（抜粋）