Coronavirus Update: Asia under attack once again, Shanghai locks down

Concerns surrounding the coronavirus in Asia are mounting, as China faces the worst covid outbreak since Wuhan.

China reports 1,275 new coronavirus cases on March 27 vs. 1,254 a day earlier. The influx of imported cases from Hong Kong has hit the mainland, with Shanghai announcing to close half the city at a time in four-day turns while conducting mass tests. 

Shanghai Health Official said: “Latest citywide COVID-19 testing is aimed at completely eliminating potential hidden risks and clearing all cases as soon as possible.”

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