Shanghai Looks to Categorize Parts of City Low-Risk for Covid

Shanghai is cautiously easing its lockdown by classifying areas into low, medium, and high risk based on COVID-19 cases. The city has not seen community cases for some time, which may allow for more areas to be classified as low risk. Meanwhile, Beijing continues to face a persistent outbreak.

What strategy is Shanghai using to ease the lockdown?

• Implementing a city-wide curfew

• Dividing the city into risk areas

• Opening all public places

• Allowing unrestricted travel

How is a low-risk area defined in Shanghai's new plan?

• An area with no COVID cases for 7 days

• An area with no community cases for 14 days

• An area with reduced hospitalizations

• An area with a high vaccination rate

What has been the trend in community cases in Shanghai recently?

• A significant increase

• A fair amount of cases

• A decrease in cases

• No cases reported

What is the current situation in Beijing regarding COVID-19?

• Complete lockdown

• No cases reported

• A large outbreak

• A smaller but persistent outbreak

What is the main concern for Shanghai authorities in easing the lockdown?

• Economic impact

• Public transportation

• Risk of another flare-up

• Tourism decline