A government spokesperson said on Saturday that China’s capital, Beijing, is experiencing an “explosive” covid-19 outbreak related to a bar, while trade hub Shanghai is backing mass testing to contain progress in cases linked to a hairdresser.

The warning is that at least two districts have ordered the closure of some entertainment venues following an outbreak in a neighborhood known for nightlife, shopping and entertainment, following further tightening of Covid-19 restrictions in place in Beijing since Thursday. embassies.

Although China’s infection rate is low by global standards, even as other countries struggle to live with the virus, the government maintains a zero-tolerance policy for covid-19 on the grounds of protecting the elderly and the healthcare system.

So far, the country of 1.4 billion has recorded just 5,226 coronavirus deaths.

“The latest epidemic …