The southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu will resume production and life 'in an orderly manner' from Monday following more than two weeks of COVID-19 lockdowns and other strict curbs, local authorities said on Sunday.
People walk on Jinli Ancient Street, following the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Chengdu, Sichuan province, China September 8, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File PhotoBEIJING, Sept 18 - The southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu will resume production and life "in an orderly manner" from Monday following more than two weeks of COVID-19 lockdowns and other strict curbs, local authorities said on Sunday.
"The epidemic has been effectively controlled," Sunday's notice said, adding the city would continue to strengthen COVID prevention measures through a number of new rules.From midnight on Monday, public transport and work across governments, institutions and companies will resume, the notice said.
High schools will open "one at a time" and returning students will be strictly tested and offline group activities, events or performances will be discouraged.
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