Nearly all of Shanghai's 25 million residents were under stay-at-home orders on Saturday, as parents raised fears of being separated from their children in the event of a positive Covid-19 test.
Shanghai health officials on Monday defended separating babies and young children from their parents if they test positive for Covid-19, as frustration at the city's tough virus controls builds.
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The parents must wear masks, dine at a different time than their children, avoid sharing items with them and strictly follow all regulations, said Wu Qianyu of the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission.
Shanghai officials have responded to days of public outcry about a policy of separating children who test positive for the coronavirus from their parents, clarifying that parents who also test positive will be allowed to stay with their children.
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