China shuts down city of 200,000 and tells people to stay home over one Covid case

The Independent says A city in China has stopped all public transport and ordered its residents to stay at home after a local tested positive for the coronavirus infection.

Dongxing city in the Chinese region of Guangxi bordering Vietnam, which has a population of more than 200,000 people, has ordered all its residents to stay home from Wednesday.

The city has shut down tourist sites, cinemas and other entertainment venues, and in-person classes at primary and middle schools, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The city has also postponed the clearing of travellers and cargo through its port of entry.

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