A new subtype of the coronavirus has been detected near Shanghai it is something that the world hasn't seen before. China's massive outbreak is already making the world nervous as fears linger it could fuel another major outbreak in other parts of the world.

China finds new virus subtype of covid-19

In a new video that has gone viral on social media, chaotic scenes can be seen at the Nanhui quarantine site in the Chinese city of Shanghai. People can be seen complaining about the insufficient staff and shortage of food at the isolation site amid a lockdown in the city.

Watch | Shanghai residents claim quarantine facilities have insufficient staff, shortage of food

As China is following a strict “zero Covid policy”, with military and doctors being sent to Shanghai, there have been reports of non-Covid patients having trouble in getting the needed medical attention.

How China’s zero-Covid policy is affecting non-Covid patients?

There is no end to end in sight to the lockdowns in china's economic hub of shanghai. On Monday, the city reported a record 13,000 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases, the lockdown was originally set to end today but following the surge in cases the lockdown has now been extended until further notice.

China Covid Crisis: New surge in Asymptomatic covid-19 cases, Shanghai lockdown extended

Lockdown in Shanghai extended as the city reports a record surge in asymptomatic COVID cases with over 13,000 new infections recorded after a city-wide testing

Shanghai lockdown extended: City records 13,086 asymptomatic cases

Electric car maker Tesla has notified workers and suppliers that manufacturing at its Shanghai factory in china will not resume today as it had hoped earlier.

Tesla unable to restart Shanghai production

China is facing a surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and to curb the spread of infection the nation has adopted strict and unbending measures. Amid other Covid rules, anyone found positive in Shanghai must be isolated from non-infected people, even if they are asymptomatic or have a mild infection.

China's Covid policy: Shanghai separates virus-positive kids from parents, defends decision

China has sent the military and healthcare workers into Shanghai to help carry out COVID-19 tests for all of its 26 million residents as cases continued to surge.

China sends military, healthcare workers to Shanghai to conduct covid-19 test for 26 MN residents

China on Sunday reported 13,287 new Covid cases for April 2, the highest since February 2020, with the majority in Shanghai and northeastern Jilin province. The national health authority on Sunday said the country reported 1,506 confirmed Covid cases for the previous day, which is less than the day earlier with 2,129 cases.

COVID-19: China reports highest number of cases since February 2020

China's latest Wuhan virus outbreak has overwhelmed Shanghai. The healthcare system has collapsed. Non-Covid patients are dying due to lapses. The lockdown has triggered panic buying. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Shanghai's healthcare system has collapsed

Many patients have died recently at a prominent Shanghai elderly-care hospital which is currently facing a COVID-19 outbreak, according to the persons acquainted with the situation, said a report in The Wall Street Journal.

Covid cases unreported, patients unattended, deaths plague Shanghai’s hospital: Reports

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China is the world's largest auto market but due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country and curbs imposed auto manufacturers are scrambling for output.

Shanghai lockdown: Auto manufacturers scramble for output

Shanghai is in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak. Residents have locked themselves in their homes, while officegoers are camping on the premises as the financial hub enters second day of a strict lockdown.

Panic buying, camping in offices: Shanghai under strict lockdown as people brace for fresh Covid outbreak

China has locked down Shanghai to contain a new cluster of Covid-19 cases in the bustling coastal city. How will this lockdown affect China's economy? Why is China adamant on zero-Covid? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Shanghai lockdown threatens China's economy

Shanghai recorded a steep climb in Covid-19 cases Tuesday as spreading anxiety in the Chinese city of about 25 million prompted panic-buying at supermarkets. Millions endured a second day of lockdown after authorities effectively split the country's biggest urban area in two, with residents of the city's eastern half confined to their homes for four days and subjected to mandatory testing.

Empty shelves and anxiety as Shanghai COVID-19 cases surge

China is searching for a new pandemic strategy to avert economic distress due to rising COVID-19 cases. In the latest, Shanghai will undergo phased lockdown.

China battles worst covid-19 wave, Shanghai imposes phased covid-19 lockdown

Shanghai will launch a phased lockdown to curb an Omicron-fuelled Covid-19 outbreak that has hit China with its highest caseloads since the early days of the pandemic, the city government said Sunday.

Shanghai announces phased lockdown to curb an Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 outbreak

Shanghai on Saturday recorded a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, but a member of the city's pandemic task force said officials were determined to avoid a full lockdown over the damage it would do to the economy.

Despite spike in Covid cases, Shanghai won't go for lockdown, says official

As Shanghai struggles to control a Covid spike, worried citizens are now swamping online grocery platforms to stock up on food over fears of impending lockdowns.

Shanghai residents panic, sleep in office as lockdown threats loom amid China's biggest COVID-19 outbreak

China authorities have imposed lockdown in Shenzen over the sudden covid surge that is now challenging China's zero covid strategy. Authorities have also imposed restrictions in Shanghai and other major cities to curb the latest going outbreak.

China locks down tech hub Shenzen; Curbs imposed in Shanghai,other major cities

A diner in China’s Shanghai city has now broken the record for the "world’s highest restaurant in a building". The Heavenly Jin restaurant, which is located on the 120th floor of the J Hotel Shanghai Tower, was adjudged the winner by Guinness World Records in February.

This diner in China is officially 'world’s highest restaurant in a building'

Shanghai opened two new metro lines operation on Thursday (December 30), bringing the total length of the city's metro network to 831 km. According to the authorities, the addition of new lines has solidified its largest in the world status.

Operation commences as Shanghai opens world’s longest metro network

Six COVID-19 cases were reported from three cities in China in a day, triggering fresh concerns of another coronavirus outbreak. The new cases have caused alarm as China’s strict zero-Covid policy had so far kept the highly-mutating virus at bay for a brief period of time.

6 Covid cases reported in three Chinese cities in a day, Shanghai cancels flights, shuts schools

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