VOICED : Shanghái volverá a confinar a 2,7 millones de habitantes para test masivo

Shanghai, China's most populous city, plans to lock down a district of 2.7 million people for mass COVID-19 testing. The announcement, part of China's zero COVID policy, has sparked fear among residents and social media users, worried about prolonged confinement. The authorities have not specified measures for positive cases, but typically, infected individuals and their close contacts are quarantined.

What is the main reason for the new confinement in a district of Shanghai?

• To improve public transportation

• To reduce air pollution

• To celebrate a local festival

• To conduct a mass coronavirus test

What is the population of the district in Shanghai that will be confined?

• 2.7 million

• 1 million

• 10 million

• 5 million

What challenge is Shanghai facing after the recent lockdown?

• An increase in tourism

• Difficulty in moving past the two-month lockdown

• A rise in crime rates

• A shortage of medical supplies

What does China's zero-COVID policy require for those who test positive?

• Home isolation

• No action required

• Immediate release from quarantine

• Quarantine in designated facilities

How did the public react to the announcement of the new confinement?

• They were indifferent

• They were fearful of extended confinement

• They were supportive

• They were excited