Shanghai shuts down venues as Covid-19 returns
The Straits Times|October 13, 2022
Shanghai is quietly shutting down schools and a raft of other venues as officials try to rein in a Covid-19 flare-up that has hit the financial hub just days before one of China's most important political events.
Shanghai shuts down venues as Covid-19 returns

Several schools dotted throughout the city have suspended in-person classes as the fear of infection spread grows, according to parents and social media posts.

At least five districts have closed entertainment venues, including cinemas, bars, and gyms, in an effort to stamp out transmission, according to statements issued by Covid-19 prevention offices.

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