Shanghai aims zero COVID-19 cases at community level by mid-May

A staff member takes a swab sample from a woman for nucleic acid test in Shanghai, May 8, 2022. Photo:Xinhua Shanghai aims to reach the goal of reporting zero new COVID-19 cases at the community level by mid-May and social life including public traffic, shops and schools will resume gradually in an orderly manner, Shanghai Executive Vice Mayor Wu Qing said on Friday. Since the outbreak of the epidemic, Shanghai has adhered to the policy of “dynamic zero-COVID” and has made every effort to contain the virus’ spread to ensure people’s safety and health, Wu said at Friday’s press briefing….