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As Beijing tightens Covid curbs, hard-hit Shanghai sees signs of life
The outbreak in Shanghai, which began in March, has been China's worst since the early months of the pandemic in 2020
 "As Beijing tightens Covid curbs, hard-hit Shanghai sees signs of life")
Apple faces up to $8 billion revenue hit due to Covid-19 lockdowns in China
As Shanghai entered the second month of lockdown and more cities in China face pandemic restrictions, demand for Apple products in the country might slow further, reports Nikkei Asia
 "Apple faces up to $8 billion revenue hit due to Covid-19 lockdowns in China")
Thousands of elderly people in Shanghai hit hard by Covid lockdown
Images shared on social media have showed unsanitary conditions, with clogged up toilets and overflowing rubbish bins, the BBC reported
 "Thousands of elderly people in Shanghai hit hard by Covid lockdown")
China reports 1,410 new local Covid-19 cases, 47 deaths in last 24 hours
With 47 deaths, all in Shanghai, reported in the past 24 hours, the COVID-19 death toll in the country mounted to 5,022, Xinhua reported
 "China reports 1,410 new local Covid-19 cases, 47 deaths in last 24 hours")
With surge in fresh infections, Shanghai reports 5,487 new Covid-19 cases
Shanghai has been facing the worst COVID-19 outbreak and has been desperately seeking medical care and basic supplies like food
 "With surge in fresh infections, Shanghai reports 5,487 new Covid-19 cases")
Shanghai reports 1,606 confirmed Covid-19 cases; death toll climbs
China's economic hub Shanghai on Tuesday reported 1,606 confirmed locally transmitted COVID-19 cases and 11,956 asymptomatic carriers, Xinhua reported citing the municipal health commission as saying
 "Shanghai reports 1,606 confirmed Covid-19 cases; death toll climbs")
As Shanghai struggles with coronavirus, focus on Beijing as cases rise
A Shanghai health official told a press briefing that the pandemic is still developing at a "high level" as the city of 25 million recorded more than 2,000 fresh cases and over 39 new deaths
 "As Shanghai struggles with coronavirus, focus on Beijing as cases rise")
Oil prices bounce back from sharp drop on China demand concerns
Brent crude futures were at $102.57, up 25 cents, or 0.2% and U.S. West Texas Intermediate contracts climbed to $98.70, up 16 cents, or 0.2% at 0002 GMT
 "Oil prices bounce back from sharp drop on China demand concerns")
Shanghai reports 1,661 new coronavirus cases, 15,319 asymptomatic carriers
Shanghai authorities have imposed draconian lockdown measures since March that have locked 25 million residents in their homes
 "Shanghai reports 1,661 new coronavirus cases, 15,319 asymptomatic carriers")
China lockdown fears rip through markets as stocks, commodities, Yuan tank
A Covid flareup that shut down much of Shanghai appeared to worsen over the weekend after China ordered mandatory tests in a district of Beijing and locked down some areas of the capital
Covid-19: Beijing shoppers throng stores as district starts mass testing
Since Friday, Beijing has reported 70 locally transmitted cases in eight of its 16 districts, with Chaoyang accounting for 46 of the total, said a local health official on Monday
Oil prices extend losses as Shanghai lockdowns hit demand outlook
Brent crude futures slid $1.90, or 1.8%, to $104.75 a barrel at 0015 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell $1.89, or 1.9%, to $100.18 a barrel
 "Oil prices extend losses as Shanghai lockdowns hit demand outlook")
China reports 2,666 new local coronavirus cases, 51 deaths in last 24 hours
Of the new local cases, 2,472 infections were reported in Shanghai while the rest of the cases were reported in 17 other provincial-level regions
 "China reports 2,666 new local coronavirus cases, 51 deaths in last 24 hours")
Shanghai reports record deaths; virus-hit premises blocked by fences
Shanghai logged 21,058 new local Covid infections, most of which were mild, authorities said
Fresh outcry in Shanghai over buildings blockaded under China's Covid rule
Authorities in Beijing are on high alert for a surge in coronavirus cases amid a fresh outcry in Shanghai over buildings blockaded under China's zero Covid policy, the media reported.
 "Fresh outcry in Shanghai over buildings blockaded under China's Covid rule")
Covid: Beijing on alert to curb clusters; Shanghai sees 39 deaths in a day
The city went on high alert after 10 middle school students tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday following which city officials suspended classes in the school for a week
 "Covid: Beijing on alert to curb clusters; Shanghai sees 39 deaths in a day")
Death toll in Shanghai's Covid outbreak reaches 87; average age 81
All of those who passed away had serious underlying health conditions such as malignant tumours, coronary heart disease and hypertension
Lockdown-induced food shortage, starvation infuriate millions in Shanghai
Moreover, the government has announced any residential community with a single new positive case to be sealed for an additional 14 days
Beijing goes on high alert to curb Covid clusters; Shanghai sees 39 deaths
Beijing has gone on high alert as the situation turned grim following the emergence of clusters of Covid-19
 "Beijing goes on high alert to curb Covid clusters; Shanghai sees 39 deaths")
Chinese social media users outwit censor with video on Covid lockdown
The six-minute video titled "The Sound of April" was posted on Friday and soon got censored as it went viral
