Coronavirus Updates: COVID-19 havoc in China; Rapidly increasing cases, lockdown may be imposed in many cities

The cases of Covid-19 are increasing continuously in China. The government is closing down places and enforcing a temporary lockdown. On Sunday, 2,898 cases of the corona were reported, which remained above 2,000 for the second consecutive day. This has also put pressure on the country's controversial zero-covid policy, which has hit the economy.

10 percent of Guangzhou's population affected

Haizu's 1.8 million residents, or about 10 percent of Guangzhou's population, have been most affected. Corona cases have increased rapidly in Guangzhou in the last few days. During the last seven days, the corona cases here increased from 402 to 1,110 from October 24-30.

Shanghai Disney Resort closed today

On Monday, Shanghai Disney Resort said it has closed the entire resort from October 31 due to COVID containment measures in the city. Over the past week, officials in Datong, Xining, Nanjing, Xian, Zhengzhou, and Wuhan have been preparing to impose temporary lockdown measures in some neighborhoods to cope with the rising cases.

officials were punished

Datong, which recorded 288 cases from October 27-30, has enforced strict isolation and management of hotels, major industries, and its railways. According to local media reports, some city officials have been penalized for lax enforcement of COVID rules.

Corona cases increasing in northern cities

As winter approaches, cases of corona are increasing rapidly in northern cities, especially those close to international borders. People here may have to face new restrictions.

Temporary lockdowns implemented in some areas

According to local media reports, a temporary lockdown has been implemented in some areas in Mudanjiang in Heilongjiang province, bordering North Korea. The cities of Dandong, Suihua, and Ruili, which are close to the borders of North Korea, Russia, and Myanmar respectively, are facing the outbreak of the pandemic.

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