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China’s Covid Outbreak Has Residents Trying to Flee Lockdowns
- Virus hotspot Lanzhou starts campaign to find hidden cases
- Beijing extension of hotel wedding, party ban sparks criticism
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New Covid-19 cases in China surged to almost 1,000, as social media posts showed residents in previously hard-hit areas literally climbing fences and running through the streets to try to escape renewed lockdowns.
China reported 935 cases for Tuesday, up from 699 Monday, and the highest daily tally since May 21. While most of the outbreak is hitting beyond major cities, some neighborhoods in Shenzhen implemented new lockdowns and infections in Shanghai continue to spread -- spooking residents who endured previous isolation efforts.