Shanghai returning to normalcy after two months
SHANGHAI (Xinhua) – Shanghai has largely returned to normal production and life after two months of closed-off management to contain the COVID-19 resurgence.
The Shanghai municipal government sent an online letter thanking its 25 million residents for their support and efforts. The letter said that after more than two months of continuous fighting, the arduous battle to defend the city has achieved major results, and Shanghai had entered the stage of resuming normal production and life.
More than 600,000 cases have been reported in this recent wave of COVID-19. The majority of the patients have now been discharged from hospital, and the largest makeshift hospital for COVID-19 patients in Shanghai was closed down.
A total of 32 A-level tourist attractions, including the landmark Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower, opened to the public on Wednesday ( June 1 ). With time, more scenic spots in the city will reopen to welcome tourists.
The municipal government said recently that it will do its utmost to help enterprises overcome their difficulties, resume production and operations as soon as possible, and bring the economy and society back on track as soon as possible.
The Shanghai customs confirmed that the container ship “Merete Maersk” set sail for north China’s Tianjin Port as planned.
Data shows that the cargo volume and foreign trade at ports in Shanghai have gradually recovered and stabilized since late April.
The number of new confirmed locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Shanghai has dropped to double digits for three consecutive days. Residents have shown confidence in both epidemic prevention and control efforts, and the resumption of work.
The Chinese mainland Wednesday reported 18 locally-transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 11 in Beijing and five in Shanghai, according to the National Health Commission’s report .
2 June 2022
Photo : People visit a park in Xujiahui area of Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
