China Covid lockdown: Thousands of tourists trapped in resort town in Guangxi after shutdown


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The city of Beihai, a popular summer holiday destination known for its white-sand beach and volcanic island in the Guangxi region, has reported more than 500 infections over the past week – a major outbreak by China’s standards. On Saturday, the Beihai government locked down urban parts of the city – where its resorts and tourist attractions are located – ordered mass testing and banned residents from leaving their homes. The sweeping Covid restrictions also reached Weizhou island, an outlying islet over an hour’s boat ride away that is popular for its scenic coastline and beaches. Starting from Friday, tourists...