Coverage dated May 9, 2022 to May 16, 2022

Shanghai says 'zero-Covid' achieved but millions still in lockdown

Headline from Digital Journal, on the newest of 4 developments

Shanghai on Tuesday declared it had achieved "zero-Covid" across all its districts.

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Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

May 10, 2022
‘No end in sight’: Shanghai residents chafe at harsh Covid measures
Headline from The Guardian ·
May 13, 2022
Shanghai will try to ease 7-week virus lockdown in few days
Headline from The Buffalo News ·
May 16, 2022
Shanghai says lockdown to ease as virus spread mostly ends
Headline from KTVZ Bend ·
May 17, 2022Newest
Shanghai says 'zero-Covid' achieved but millions still in lockdown
Headline from Digital Journal ·

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Reports & sources

31 articles, oldest first.

The Guardian
‘No end in sight’: Shanghai residents chafe at harsh Covid measures (opens The Guardian)
Published May 9, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Tensions rise again as lockdowns grind on and the city’s population tire of strict zero-Covid policy
The Economist
Shanghai’s covid-19 lockdown is not even close to over (opens The Economist)
Published May 9, 2022
The Economist's feed description
Don’t believe what you read in the papers
Sioux City Journal
Shanghai will try to ease 7-week virus lockdown in few days (opens Sioux City Journal)
Published May 12, 2022
Sioux City Journal's feed description
An official says Shanghai will try again to reopen in a few days after it has eliminated COVID-19 transmission among the population at large. An outbreak is waning in the
Fox News
COVID lockdown in Shanghai, China's largest city, will loosen in a few days: officials (opens Fox News)
Published May 12, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Shanghai will attempt to reopen after the city has reached "elimination in society." The city reported 2,096 new COVID-19 cases on Friday.
France 24
Locked down Shanghai aims to eliminate Covid over the next week (opens France 24)
Published May 12, 2022
France 24's feed description
Shanghai has been under complete lockdown for six weeks now. Around 26 million inhabitants have been confined to their homes and the government has been adamant in its pursuit of zero Covid cases.
WFMZ Allentown
Shanghai to try to ease 7-week virus lockdown in a few days (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published May 12, 2022
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
An official says Shanghai will try again to reopen in a few days after it has eliminated COVID-19 transmission among the general population. An outbreak is waning in the city,
Los Angeles Times
Shanghai says COVID lockdown to ease as community spread mostly ends (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 15, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Shanghai officials say fewer than 1 million people in the city remain under the strict lockdown imposed to stop transmission of the coronavirus.
Washington Times
Most of Shanghai has ended coronavirus spread; 1M left in lockdown (opens Washington Times)
Published May 15, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Most of Shanghai has stopped the spread of the coronavirus in the community and fewer than 1 million people remain under strict lockdown, authorities said Monday, as the city moves toward reopening and economic data showed the gloomy impact of China’s “zero-COVID” policy.
KTVZ Bend
Shanghai says lockdown to ease as virus spread mostly ends (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published May 15, 2022
KTVZ Bend's feed description
BEIJING (AP) — Most of Shanghai has stopped the spread of the coronavirus in the community and fewer than 1 million people remain under strict lockdown, authorities said Monday, as the city moves toward reopening and economic data showed the gloomy impact of China’s “zero-COVID” policy.
Omaha World-Herald
Most of Shanghai has ended virus spread, 1M left in lockdown (opens Omaha World-Herald)
Published May 15, 2022
Omaha World-Herald's feed description
Authorities say most of Shanghai has stopped the spread of the coronavirus in the community and fewer than 1 million people remain under strict lockdown. China's largest city is moving
The Guardian
Shanghai to end Covid lockdown and return to normal life in June amid economic slowdown (opens The Guardian)
Published May 15, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Authorities say restrictions to ease in stages after extended lockdown that has sent shockwaves through Chinese economy and global supply chains
Forbes
Shanghai’s Strict 6-Week Lockdown Nears End As Covid Outbreak Eases (opens Forbes)
Published May 15, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Shanghai’s vice mayor said 15 out of Shanghai’s 16 districts have achieved “zero Covid” status.
Digital Journal
Shanghai says 'zero-Covid' achieved but millions still in lockdown (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 16, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
Shanghai on Tuesday declared it had achieved "zero-Covid" across all its districts.
NBC News
Shanghai achieves ‘zero Covid’ status, but normal life is weeks away (opens NBC News)
Published May 16, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Residents expressed skepticism as China’s most populous city set out its clearest timetable yet for exiting a lockdown that has been extended time and again.
Forbes
Shanghai Hits Key ‘Zero-Covid’ Milestone But No Immediate End To Lockdown Despite Concerns About China’s Economy (opens Forbes)
Published May 16, 2022
Forbes's feed description
All districts in the city have now reported zero Covid-19 cases outside quarantine areas for three or more days.
Fox News
Lockdowns remain in Shanghai even after city hits 'zero COVID' milestone (opens Fox News)
Published May 16, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Shanghai will stay under lockdown despite reaching "zero COVID," officials say.

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