Shanghai Health Commission reported an overall of 0 in your area transferred COVID-19 cases and 0 regional asymptomatic cases today, Tuesday, August 2.
That makes no cases reported for the 2nd day in a row.
Blue health code for the unvaccinated?
Liu Shixin, deputy of the Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress, has actually recommended that those who do not have at least 2 dosages of COVID-19 need to be offered a blue health code.
The Guangdong Provincial Health Commission reacted by stating it would not execute a ‘blue health code system’ for the time being. They pointed out a number of factors.
Firstly, the ‘blue health code system’ has actually not been offered assistance by or the consent from the main federal government.
The Guangdong Provincial Health Commission likewise specified the policy would not decrease well amongst Chinese residents.
They went on to include that the execution of the blue health code isn’t possible as the possibility of errors being made is high.
Although they didn’t discuss precisely what stated errors are, it most likely describes individuals who are not able to be immunized offered a blue code.
Some groups of individuals, such as those with underlying health conditions or a weak body immune system, are encouraged versus getting immunized versus COVID-19, as it might result in health threats.
The Guangdong Provincial Health Commission went on to include that the existing health code system reveals whether an individual has or hasn’t been immunized, so why would a blue health code be required?
Finally, regional vaccination databases have actually not been collected into a nationwide one, suggesting blue codes would make taking a trip throughout China much more tough than it currently is … although that is set to alter:
READ MORE: Your COVID Test Results SHOULD Be Valid Anywhere in China
So, in conclusion, seems like the ‘ blue health code system’ has actually been roundly dismissed. Next!
Mass screening to 5 districts …
Shanghai has actually released another 2 rounds of mass nucleic acid screening today through Thursday. Just 5 districts will be taking part, down from the typical naughty 9.
Those 5 districts still on the naughty list are:
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Baoshan
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Hongkou
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Jing’ an
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Putuo
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Yangpu
The 4 districts off the naughty list are:
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Changning
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Huangpu
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Minhang
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Xuhui
Subdistricts or towns with brand-new favorable cases will likewise go through the compulsory screening.
During the screening, individuals should have a 24- hour unfavorable PCR report to leave or enter their neighborhoods, business and other public places.
Routine PCR screening at the weekends will continue for all Shanghai citizens till a minimum of completion of August, nevertheless, with complimentary screening will be crossed that duration.
In other COVID news …
With erratic neighborhood infections coming back in the city, authorities are motivating individuals to get their COVID-19 booster shot. If you have not had yours yet, here’s how to register:
READ MORE: Foreigners in Shanghai Can Now Get Their COVID-19 Booster Shot
China’s travel code, utilized for inspecting the travel history of individuals in the nation, now just checks the travel history of users over a 7-day duration, instead of the previous 14- days:
READ MORE: Travel Code History Reduced from 14 to 7 Days
That limiting star sign will no longer appear on the Travel Code app:
READ MORE: No More Dreaded Star On China’s Travel Code App
China has actually even more reduced limitations for abroad arrivals into the nation, with 7-day central quarantine plus 3-day ‘health tracking’ in your home (the ‘7 +3’ policy) the standard:
READ MORE: Only 7 Days Centralized Quarantine for ALL Overseas Arrivals
An unfavorable PCR test result acquired within the last 72 hours is presently a needs to in Shanghai must you want to participate in ‘typical life’ — click the link listed below to learn where to get one:
READ MORE: Here’s How to Find Your Closest PCR Test Site
Meanwhile, those Shanghai homeowners who do refrain from doing a PCR test within 7 days of their last test will see their health code turn yellow:
READ MORE: Health Codes Will Now Turn Yellow If No Test Within 7 Days
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