A Chinese media group and international media reported More than 100 migrant workers are suffering from the containment measures of COVID-19 The protesters broke down the lock-down fence on the streets of Guangzhou’s textile district on Monday night.
Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong (or Guangdong) province is facing an epidemic of COVID-19. heavily Over the weekend, new daily infections topped 5,000 for the first time, fueling speculation that authorities will continue to extend lockdown measures.
Video footage of 100 migrant workers showing their displeasure on a street in a clothing market area in Haizhu district was circulated on Twitter on Monday night.
Meanwhile, Twitter is blocked in China. And hashtags that would be related to the issue of “riots” were also censored on Weibo social media.
Guangzhou’s local government and the Guangzhou Police Department did not respond to questions from Reuters reporters.
Guangzhou, a global manufacturing hub of 19 million people, has seen a high number of local COVID-19 cases. Until the authorities ordered the Haizhou District to be locked down on October 5th. who originally intended to lock down for a few days But with the number of infected people still increasing, the lockdown measures are being continuously extended. On Monday, the lockdown was extended to Wednesday, November 16.
Haizhou County, with a population of 1.8 million, is letting its residents stay at home. and allow each household to send one member out to buy food. Necessary items in everyday life only according to the schedule indicated. while public transport stops
In addition, Guangzhou has also implemented intensive COVID-19 control measures in two other districts with a combined population of 3.8 million, Liwan and Panyu.
The latest epidemic situation China’s Health Commission announced today (Nov. 16) the number of new local infections in Guangzhou. A total of 6,296 patients, including 158 symptomatic groups and 6,138 asymptomatic groups, compared to the previous day. There were 147 symptomatic groups and 4,977 asymptomatic groups.
Beijing side There were new local infections, including 197 asymptomatic groups and 174 asymptomatic groups, compared to the previous day. There were 303 symptomatic groups and 159 asymptomatic groups.
Zhengzhou city A large manufacturing center in central China. There are 200 new infections from symptomatic groups and 1,650 from asymptomatic groups compared to the previous day. There were 148 symptomatic groups and 2,012 asymptomatic groups.
Chongqing There are 126 new infections from symptomatic groups and 2,688 from asymptomatic groups compared to the previous day. There were 157 symptomatic groups and 2,794 asymptomatic groups.
Despite this new epidemic China has announced a significant relaxation of its COVID-19 containment measures. This could indicate no change in the COVID-19 policy. China still stands ‘Policy of COVID-19 # dynamic zero tolerance’ with improvements according to the epidemic situation. At the same time, the intensity of #Covid control measures. Another wave after the gradual reduction in the intensity of various measures From the middle of this year, for example, reducing the number of quarantine days for close contacts of COVID patients and travelers from abroad entering China. Cancellation of suspension penalties for airlines carrying passengers who have tested positive for COVID-19
However, the editorial of the People’s Daily, the media of the Communist Party of China Published on Tuesday (Nov. 15), calls for a strong adherence to a no-COVID policy.
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Chinese migrant workers protest amid Covid-19 lockdowns in the textile hub of Guangzhou
Clip from South China Morning Post: Guangzhou Residents Protest Lockdown Measures
