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On Friday, the streets of China’s capital Beijing were quiet as inhabitants followed authorities’ advise to work from home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while officials in Shanghai said they hoped to beat the virus this month. Officials in Beijing refuted rumors of sweeping, Shanghai-style lockdown measures late Thursday, asking residents not to panic-buy and instead stay at home. They also announced a new phase of mass testing that will take place throughout the city. Most residents were more calm on Friday after rushing to supermarkets to stock up on food and other supplies the previous evening. “I’m not...
