In a grim turn of events, a new outbreak of COVID-19 has appeared in two of China's largest cities, resulting in fresh lockdowns and a sobering reminder that the global Pandemic is still very much in effect.
The New York Times reports that travel restrictions have been imposed on residents in Shenzhen and Shanghai. China reported 3,122 cases on Sunday, compared to 1,524 on Saturday and 1,100 on Friday.
Nonessential workers must stay home during the seven day lockdown. Public transit has been paused. Medical services and grocery stores will continue. Adults are required to take three tests.
One of the world's most significant tech hubs is Shenzhen, which is home to prominent manufacturers such as Foxconn, which makes products for Apple and other companies. Chinese tech companies are based in the city.
The latest increase is likely to further disrupt the already strained global supply chain, driving prices for many tech products up even higher than they are now.
Cold water is thrown on the widespread belief that the COVID pandemic is over because of the outbreak and its resulting lockdowns. Treatments and vaccines have changed the dynamics of the fight against COVID, with cities and states all throughout the world rolling back their most stringent measures to protect public health, but the virus is still prevalent even in places that have the most stringent COVID restrictions.
We hope that we can avoid the worst impacts of the coronaviruses that we have already experienced. We are still not out of the woods, if the latest lockdowns in China are any indication.
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