Shanghai Lockdown Extended As COVID Cases Rise

The video discusses the lockdown in Shanghai, affecting 26 million people, and its global impact on trade and supply chains. It highlights the health measures taken, including increased medical personnel and extended lockdowns, causing anxiety. Experts criticize China's aggressive approach and warn of future COVID-19 waves, with the BA2 strain being highly contagious.

What is one of the immediate impacts of the Shanghai lockdown on its residents?

• Food shortages

• Higher employment rates

• Improved public transport

• Increased tourism

How is the Shanghai lockdown expected to affect global trade?

• It will cause disruptions in supply chains

• It will boost international trade

• It will have no effect

• It will lower global prices

Who is Dr. Eric Feigl Ding?

• A local Shanghai resident

• A journalist reporting from Montana

• An epidemiologist and chief of the COVID task force at the World Health Network

• A government official in China

What is Dr. Feigl Ding's opinion on China's COVID approach?

• He thinks it is too aggressive

• He believes it is too lenient

• He supports the current measures

• He has no opinion on the matter

What is a concern related to the BA2 strain of COVID?

• It is the most contagious strain yet

• It is less contagious than previous strains

• It has been eradicated

• It only affects animals