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China: Panic buying in divided Shanghai under lockdown
Source: BBC
China: Panic buying in divided Shanghai under lockdown
30 March 2022
Shanghai's Covid lockdown has left thousands scrambling to stock up on supplies, while others quarantine in their offices to keep business running.
After weeks of isolated compound lockdowns, the city of 25 million has been split into two.
Earlier this week those living in Shanghai's eastern half were told to stay home, with the western half due to enter a lockdown on Friday.
The move comes as the city battles a surge in Omicron Covid cases.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-60912846