A resident receives a nucleic acid test in the Futian District of Shenzhen, Jan. 11, 2022. Photo: Xinhua
Omicron: China’s tech hub Shenzhen in selective lockdown as zero-Covid policy closes electronics market and offices
- Major electronic markets have banned all persons from entering, and authorities are strictly restricting gatherings in the surrounding area until Monday
- Some office buildings in the city were briefly put under lockdown when suspected cases were found, forcing workers to stay inside overnight
A resident receives a nucleic acid test in the Futian District of Shenzhen, Jan. 11, 2022. Photo: Xinhua