Lockdown has changed what it means to be in a neighborhood
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Lockdown has changed what it means to be in a neighborhood

The protracted lockdown in Shanghai has led to a redefinition of the term neighborhood. In big cities, the self-sufficiency and insulation of a modern apartment have reduced the neighborhood to nothing more than physical proximity. The unexpected epic lockdown put in place to stop the spread...
Malls, markets to open today as city begins phased easing
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Malls, markets to open today as city begins phased easing

Shanghai will gradually restore the offline operations of local malls, markets, eateries, hair salons and other businesses from today to guarantee basic daily supplies to its residents, the city’s vice mayor announced. The principle is to open in an orderly manner with limited movement and effective...
City set to restore former virus risk-area designations
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City set to restore former virus risk-area designations

Shanghai will slowly restore its high, medium and low-risk area designations from next month as part of normalized COVID-19 prevention and control amid the declining number of daily infections. A local community, village or company will be rated as a high-risk area if at least 10...
June target as city sets out timetable to exit lockdown
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June target as city sets out timetable to exit lockdown

SHANGHAI yesterday provided its clearest timetable yet on lifting the COVID-19 lockdown, as the city government plans to fully restore normal life from June 1. Vice Mayor Zong Ming said that Shanghai would reopen in stages, with movement curbs largely to remain in place until Saturday...
Classing up junk food the vino way
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Classing up junk food the vino way

UNTIL we’re liberated from the confines of this unprecedented spring of 2022, many of us are killing time by snacking. Some snacks are healthy. Nuts, fresh and dried fruits and pickled veggies all have their nutritional and digestive benefits. But let’s face it, there comes a...
City providing shelter for Hongqiao station travelers
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City providing shelter for Hongqiao station travelers

More than 16,000 travelers, seeking to leave Shanghai through Hongqiao Railway Station, have been temporarily accommodated — usually overnight — in shelters provided by the government since mid-April. Due to surging travel demand and low availability of train tickets, especially early this month, a large number...
Using dynamic zero-COVID approach to revive economy
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Using dynamic zero-COVID approach to revive economy

In its race against the latest COVID-19 outbreaks, China is making all-out efforts to bring life back to normal with fine-tuned virus control measures. Responding to sporadic outbreaks in some 30 provincial areas in the country since March, China has been adhering to a dynamic zero-COVID...