SHANGHAI: The United States on Tuesday announced that it has ordered all of its non-essential workers Shanghai To leave the consulate in China expressing concern for the safety of Americans, as the government enforces a strict lockdown to contain COVID-19.
China is firmly sticking to a policy of “zero COVID” aimed at eliminating infections through stringent lockdowns, mass testing and travel restrictions.
But the policy has come under strain since March as Shanghai has locked down the city’s 25 million residents with more than 100,000 cases, widespread public outcry over food shortages and anyone testing positive in quarantine centers. Has an inflexible shipping policy.
America state Department A spokesman for Beijing’s embassy said in a statement, “Departure ordered due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak”.
US diplomats have also raised concerns with officials of the People’s Republic of China about the safety and well-being of American citizens, the statement said.
China’s largest city reported more than 23,000 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday.
Most of its residents live under strict lockdowns, although some who live in neighborhoods considered low virus risk have been allowed outside their homes, scenes of enthusiasm shared on Chinese social media.
The US embassy said last week it would allow non-essential workers to leave its Shanghai consulate as the case escalated, warning citizens in China that they could face “arbitrary enforcement” of virus restrictions. can.
The State Department is now ordering employees to leave, because “it is best for our employees and their families to reduce the numbers and shorten our operations as we deal with changing conditions on the ground,” said the spokesperson. he said. Statement.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian on Saturday criticized the United States’ “baseless allegations” and insisted that China’s policy was “scientific and effective”, China attacked back against US complaints about the Shanghai lockdown. has done.
Authorities have created thousands of new beds in more than 100 temporary hospitals as part of a policy to isolate every person who tests positive for the virus – whether they show any symptoms or not.
Locals have begun to protest lockdown restrictions, with many taking to social media to vent anger over food shortages and heavy-handed controls – including the recent killing of a pet corgi by a health worker is included.
An unpopular policy of separating infected children from their virus-free parents – now softened – also triggered a rare display of public anger last week.
But the officials are not deterring from their zero tolerance attitude.
city health officer wu qianyu The city “won’t rest in the slightest” during a press conference on Sunday.
The leading online delivery platform said they will strengthen food stores and draft thousands of drivers to bolster the supply of basic goods.
China is firmly sticking to a policy of “zero COVID” aimed at eliminating infections through stringent lockdowns, mass testing and travel restrictions.
But the policy has come under strain since March as Shanghai has locked down the city’s 25 million residents with more than 100,000 cases, widespread public outcry over food shortages and anyone testing positive in quarantine centers. Has an inflexible shipping policy.
America state Department A spokesman for Beijing’s embassy said in a statement, “Departure ordered due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak”.
US diplomats have also raised concerns with officials of the People’s Republic of China about the safety and well-being of American citizens, the statement said.
China’s largest city reported more than 23,000 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday.
Most of its residents live under strict lockdowns, although some who live in neighborhoods considered low virus risk have been allowed outside their homes, scenes of enthusiasm shared on Chinese social media.
The US embassy said last week it would allow non-essential workers to leave its Shanghai consulate as the case escalated, warning citizens in China that they could face “arbitrary enforcement” of virus restrictions. can.
The State Department is now ordering employees to leave, because “it is best for our employees and their families to reduce the numbers and shorten our operations as we deal with changing conditions on the ground,” said the spokesperson. he said. Statement.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian on Saturday criticized the United States’ “baseless allegations” and insisted that China’s policy was “scientific and effective”, China attacked back against US complaints about the Shanghai lockdown. has done.
Authorities have created thousands of new beds in more than 100 temporary hospitals as part of a policy to isolate every person who tests positive for the virus – whether they show any symptoms or not.
Locals have begun to protest lockdown restrictions, with many taking to social media to vent anger over food shortages and heavy-handed controls – including the recent killing of a pet corgi by a health worker is included.
An unpopular policy of separating infected children from their virus-free parents – now softened – also triggered a rare display of public anger last week.
But the officials are not deterring from their zero tolerance attitude.
city health officer wu qianyu The city “won’t rest in the slightest” during a press conference on Sunday.
The leading online delivery platform said they will strengthen food stores and draft thousands of drivers to bolster the supply of basic goods.