Beijing authorities are on high alert following a surge in coronavirus cases as Shanghai is still struggling with tight closures under China’s Covid-19 zero policy.
The number of new infections in the capital rose by 22 cases on Sunday, all of which were transmitted locally, according to official reports.
However, Beijing authorities have so far not taken steps to close the capital, but they have ordered some gyms and after -school activity providers to postpone face -to -face classes.
The people have also rushed to get food supplies following rumors of sanctions to be implemented in the next few days.
Meanwhile, residents of Chaoyang county, the city’s largest area with a population of 3.45 million people will have to undergo three Covid-19 tests this week.
Health official Pang Xinghuo said initial observations showed the coronavirus outbreak had been spreading unnoticed in the capital for a week, affecting schools, tourism activities and many families.
The risk of persistent and hidden contagion is high and the situation is bleak, said the Beijing municipal party committee besides also saying that the entire city of Beijing must act immediately.
The outbreak in Beijing came as Shanghai was still struggling with city -wide closures. A total of 51 new deaths were reported on Monday compared to 39 the previous day, making it the highest figure recorded since the new wave began.
