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Xian: Strict lockdown despite falling infection numbers
Less than 100 confirmed corona cases for the second day in a row – there have been more in Xian, China since December 24th. The city, which is at the center of the current coronavirus outbreak, remains in strict lockdown. The goal is “zero cases”. Xian Disease Control and Prevention Center deputy director Chen Zhijun. “Zero Cases” means that in the future all new infections will be detected in close contact persons who are already in quarantine and their close contact persons. There are then no infections in the community. Achieving “Zero Cases” is a good basis for our next step of gradually removing restrictions. “Most of the thirteen million residents of Xian are not allowed to leave their homes without a waiver, not even to shop for everyday goods. They are Dependent on deliveries. Anyone who wants to seek medical help in hospitals must provide evidence of a negative test result. This has been going on for almost two weeks. The lockdown in the high-tech metropolis could also have an impact worldwide. Several chip manufacturers had to because of the Restrictions to temporarily adjust their production The measures had led to a thinning of the workforce.
Most of the thirteen million inhabitants of the Chinese city are not allowed to leave their homes without a special permit, not even to shop for everyday necessities.