Shanghai has 'zero Covid' status, but normality far away
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3 days without new cases
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But, normality 'far away'
Normally, a zero COVID status in Chinese cities means the beginning of the lifting of restrictions. But Shanghai's latest timetable on exiting the lockdown suggests normality is far away.
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Outdoor activities in stages
Shanghai plans to resume outdoor activities in stages. Some shops reopen this week, but most restrictions on movement remain in place until May 21. After that, public transport and other services will resume gradually.
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Lifting of lockdown
The lockdown should be lifted by June, Reuters reported, but residents will still be asked to get tested frequently even after that.
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People allowed out
More people were allowed out of their homes this week. But tall fences remained around many residential compounds. There are almost no private cars on the streets.
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China's 'zero COVID policy'
China follows a "zero COVID policy", placing hundreds of millions of consumers and workers under various restrictions. This is at a time when the rest of the world is lifting them to "live with the virus" even as infections spread.