Shanghai Quietly Shuts Down Schools, Gyms, Bars as Covid Returns
- Slow rollout of restrictions across city sparks lockdown fears
- Entertainment venues in at least five districts have closed
A health worker performs Covid-19 tests in Shanghai, on Oct. 8.
Photographer: Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Images
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Shanghai is quietly shutting down schools and a raft of other venues as officials try to rein in a flareup that’s hit the financial hub just days before one of China’s most important political events.
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 prevention offices.