China has locked down a major transportation hub in the south, as the country grapples with its largest Covid outbreak since April. More than 28,000 new infections were reported nationwide - nearing a record high since the pandemic began.
According to India Today, Guangdong province and the city of Chongqing logged over 16,000 and 6,300 cases respectively. New cases in Beijing have also jumped in recent days, more than doubling from 621 on Sunday to Tuesday's 1,438 -- a pandemic record for the city. The nation on Monday recorded around 24,215 fresh infections.
With Covid cases on the rise, China has started reintroducing curbs. Three elderly Beijing residents with underlying diseases died from Covid over the weekend, authorities said, marking China's first Covid deaths since May, AFP reported.
Many tourist attractions, gyms and parks have been closed, with large-scale events such as concerts cancelled. Over the weekend, authorities advised residents to stay at home and not travel between districts.