COVID-19: Beijing tests millions and puts thousands in lockdown after 'ferocious' outbreak at 24-hour bar – Manx Radio

The outbreak of nearly 200 cases was linked to the city centre Heaven Supermarket Bar – which had just reopened as curbs in China’s capital eased last week. It highlights how much of a challenge it will be for China to make a success of its “zero COVID ” policy as most countries have decided to learn how to live with the virus. The re-emergence of COVID-19 infections also raises fresh concerns about the outlook for the world’s second-largest economy. It also comes as Shanghai – China’s most populous city – has just emerged from a two-month lockdown in a…