SHANGHAI -- Shanghai has achieved zero-COVID status, authorities said Tuesday, in a breakthrough that could pave the way for an end to a grueling six-week lockdown in China's financial capital that has dealt a heavy blow to the economy.
Milestone tempered by tighter measures in other cities hit by virus outbreaks
Two women hug at a closed street during virus lockdowns in Shanghai. © Reuters
SHANGHAI -- Shanghai has achieved zero-COVID status, authorities said Tuesday, in a breakthrough that could pave the way for an end to a grueling six-week lockdown in China's financial capital that has dealt a heavy blow to the economy.