Shanghai's strategy to smother outbreaks rests on frequent testing, thorough contact tracing and isolated lockdowns.
Seeking to avoid a repeat of the ordeal that the commercial hub of 25 million suffered in April and May, Shanghai's strategy rests on frequent Covid testing, thorough contact tracing and isolated lockdowns of residential buildings and other venues.
The efforts, which have fuelled frustration among Chinese in a sensitive year for the ruling Communist Party, are part of China's"zero COVID" strategy to eradicate any outbreaks as soon as they occur, despite the great costs incurred. President Xi Jinping, who is expected to secure a precedent-breaking third term later this year, has said China should not treat the virus as endemic as much of the world now does, as that would put many lives at risk.
Meanwhile, Beijing has dropped plans to enforce vaccine mandates on most people entering crowded venues, following strong online backlash against the measure announced earlier this week. No new cases were detected in the capital on Thursday.Shanghai reported 45 new COVID cases for July 7, down from 54 the day before, mostly among people already under isolation orders.
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