Venues Close Officials in the world’s second largest economy initiate mass testing, contact tracing, and strict lockdowns for each new flare-up, even if it involves a single infection.
The rest of the world, including places like the U.S. and U.K. that are still reporting tens of thousands of cases everyday, has started to lift travel bans and open up.
In Beijing, some major museums, cinemas, parks, and libraries have halted operations. While the government hasn’t officially closed public venues, authorities have urged residents to curtail public gatherings and avoid crowded places.
While Beijing has seen bigger outbreaks in the past, the latest resurgence comes just days ahead of a major summit for the ruling Communist Party, which