Shanghai has shot schools and other venues to control the jump in covert cases

Shanghai has shot schools and other venues to control the jump in covert cases ahead of the National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Several schools have suspended in-person classes have been suspended as well. They started online classes instead. At least five districts have closed entertainment venues, including bars and gins. The city reported 47 new covert cases on Wednesday, which has revived the fear of a total lockdown.

The Shanghai government says there will be no citywide school shutdown, although there is speculation about small localized restrictions, erection offenses and also snap lockdowns. The flare-up in covert cases. It's occurring just a few days ahead of China's ruling party that is slated to kickstart its National Congress where President Xi Jinping is expected to secure an unprecedented third term in power.

Leading with his zero COVID policy, she has made it the cornerstone of his leadership. At least 36 cities across China have been under various degrees of lockdown this past week.