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Beijing Virus Cases Remain Elevated in Threat to Covid Zero

  • Capital reports more than 50 cases for fifth day in a row
  • Shanghai to mass test for Covid every weekend until end-July
Residents line up to be tested in Beijing on June 14.Photographer: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
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Beijing recorded more than 50 Covid cases for the fifth day in a row as authorities crack down on venues linked to the outbreak, including starting a criminal probe into management of a bar at the center of the latest flareup.

The capital reported 63 infections for Tuesday, following 74 on Monday. Cases have spiked in recent days, having dropped to single-digits last week. The management of a bar that has been linked to at least 287 cases is under criminal investigation for potentially breachingBloomberg Terminal Covid control and prevention protocols.