Coronavirus Disease Pandemic

On this page you can find the latest updates from SHINE regarding the current outbreak of new coronavirus.

Second wave of COVID-19 sees mainly mild cases

People with a second infection usually have less serious symptoms than the first time and the duration of the infection is also shorter.

2023-05-19 18:01 0

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Emergency sectors still on alert after the peak of COVID infection

Shanghai hospitals have enhanced diagnosis on heart complications and respiratory issues after the peak of COVID, focusing on treatment for the elderly and at-risk patients.

2023-01-20 22:16 0

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More critical COVID patients in Shanghai discharged

With doctors and nurses managing the virus, a great number of COVID-19 patients have been discharged from hospitals, with an effort to enhance treatment and speed up recovery.

2023-01-20 21:51 0

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Shanghai passes COVID-19 infection peak but challenges remain

Shanghai has passed the COVID-19 infection peak in the current round but preventing serious cases remains a challenge amid the city's ageing population, the health commission says.

2023-01-17 21:26 0

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Travelers up, up and away thanks to new policies

The relaxation of COVID-19 control policies has triggered a surge in inbound and outbound air ticket orders for departures on the day.

2023-01-08 11:55 0

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Shanghai community hospitals endeavor to treat COVID-19 patients

Fever clinics in Shanghai received 43,000 visits, down 47.6 percent from the peak on December 22, 2022.

2023-01-07 11:43 0

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No more free PCR tests in Shanghai from Sunday

Shanghai will stop offering free nucleic acid testing services from Sunday, when an individual single-tube test will be available for 16 yuan (US$2.33).

2023-01-06 22:31 0

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No on-arrival PCR test, central quarantine for inbound travelers

Inbound travelers are still required to take a polymerase chain reaction test 48 hours before departure.

2023-01-06 20:14 0

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Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall luring people back with art and coupons

To celebrate the new year, the Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall has enticed shoppers with new art and light installations, as well as coupons, and interactive augmented reality.

2023-01-06 20:00 0

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Oral COVID-19 drug available in Shanghai's 113 community clinics

Azivudine, an oral drug for treating COVID-19, is currently available in 115 secondary and tertiary hospitals as well as 113 community-based clinics in Shanghai.

2023-01-04 21:47 0

Coronavirus Disease Pandemic

Second wave of COVID-19 sees mainly mild cases

Emergency sectors still on alert after the peak of COVID infection

More critical COVID patients in Shanghai discharged

Shanghai passes COVID-19 infection peak but challenges remain

Travelers up, up and away thanks to new policies

Shanghai community hospitals endeavor to treat COVID-19 patients

No more free PCR tests in Shanghai from Sunday

No on-arrival PCR test, central quarantine for inbound travelers

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall luring people back with art and coupons

Oral COVID-19 drug available in Shanghai's 113 community clinics

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