CHINA-HEALTH: SHANGHAI PLACED IN LOCKDOWN FROM MARCH 28
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China's largest Covid outbreak since the beginning of the pandemic has struck Shanghai and
the number of infections are already overwhelming hospitals and medical staff compelling
authorities to reverse policy and place the city of 26 million inhabitants under lockdown. All
26 million residents are to be tested in the coming weeks. According to the Associated Press,
the lockdown provides that citizens in locked-down areas, except for those providing essential
services, will not be allowed to leave their neighbourhoods; Offices and all businesses not
considered essential will be closed and public transport suspended; and Deliveries will be left
at special checkpoints.
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