A medical worker collects swab sample from a man at a mobile Covid-19 testing site in Xian. The Chinese city has been under lockdown since late December, making it difficult for some residents to access food and basic supplies. Photo: Xinhua
How internet services help Xian’s 13 million residents cope with Covid-19 lockdown in China
- Citizens are using WeChat mini-programs and chat groups to find food and supplies
- With people barred from leaving their homes, basic necessities are hard to come by
A medical worker collects swab sample from a man at a mobile Covid-19 testing site in Xian. The Chinese city has been under lockdown since late December, making it difficult for some residents to access food and basic supplies. Photo: Xinhua
