The authorities in Shanghai will proceed to lifting the two-month lockdown from Wednesday, allowing private vehicles as well as taxis to return to the streets and residents to go out freely from residential complexes that are considered ‘low risk’.
From the 1st of June basic bus and train services are restored As well as ferry connection between neighborhoods separated by the city’s Huangpu River, city officials said in a statement on the WeChat platform.
«The epidemiological situation in our city has been effectively brought under control and the situation continues to improve“, The authorities stated in a statement. Citizens should continue to wear masks and avoid gatherings, while their vaccination is recommended, according to the announcement.
Authorities in Shanghai imposed a total lockdown on 25 million people on April 1 to halt the spread of COVID-19, with tough measures that have sparked public outrage over many issues, including overcrowded quarantine centers and difficulty accessing food. and loss of income.
Restrictions have eased in recent weeks, but most of the public transport network has been shut down and citizens can only travel with their vehicles if they have a special permit.
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