Shanghai enters second phase of lockdown in west of city – but Covid-19 restrictions remain in other parts

Controls will remain in areas to the south and east of the Huangpu River for up to 10 days and more screening carried out

New restrictions came into force to the west of the river while residents leaving the city have to provide negative test results

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A worker in a protective suit keeps watch on a street, as the second stage of a two-stage lockdown began in Shangha. Photo: Reuters

Published: 2:28pm, 1 Apr 2022Updated: 7:15pm, 1 Apr 2022

The second phase of Shanghai’s lockdown began on Friday, but the authorities said restrictions would remain in place in other areas of the city.

The first phase of the lockdown, which began in areas to the east and south of the Huangpu River on Monday was due to be lifted on Friday morning.

But on Thursday the authorities said restrictions would remain in areas where Covid-19 cases were found, and residential compounds would be sealed off for another three to 10 days, according to their Covid-19 risk.

Starting on Friday, areas to the west of the river will be locked down under the second phase, while a new round of screening will take place, according to Wu Jinglei, director of Shanghai’s health commission.

From Saturday, Shanghai residents will only be allowed to leave the city if they provide negative test results from both a nucleic acid test taken within the last 48 hours and an antigen test taken within the past 24 hours.

Staff will check proof of negative tests at airports, docks, train stations and highways.

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