SHANGHAI -- Shanghai's historic Bund district and downtown core are largely deserted as COVID-19 infections rip across the financial hub and beyond, while millions take refuge at home after China abruptly rolled back years of ultra-strict virus curbs.
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Shanghai tourist hub Nanjing Road was almost deserted on Thursday afternoon. (Photo by CK Tan)
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