China’s Shenzhen city announced it will implement COVID-19 restrictions on Monday. It comes as Chengdu eased its lockdown for its 21 million residents, announcing the extension of restrictions. Across China, 65 million citizens in more than 30 cities have been placed under strict measures, according to Chinese business magazine Caixin. Shenzhen officials vowed to “concentrate all available resources, mobilize all forces and take all possible measures” to stop the outbreaks. DEADLY 6.8 EARTHQUAKE RUINS SOUTHWEST CHINA The city of 18 million has announced a new round of testing, classifying areas by risk of infection. Some restrictions will be lifted in places where transmission is low. Chengdu said the southwestern city would maintain the curbs, conducting tests until Wednesday. CHINA’S CHENGDU CITY TO LOCK SOCIAL ENERGY REINFORCEMENT In Xinjin District and Qionglai City, where the lockdown has been lifted, indoor meals will be banned and public activities will remain limited. Schools remain closed with all classes online. Chinese officials are discouraging domestic travel during the upcoming national holidays CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP According to the National Health Commission, China recorded 1,552 new cases in the last 24 hours. Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Julia Musto is a reporter for Fox News Digital. You can find her on Twitter at @JuliaElenaMusto.
