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On Wednesday, June 1, residents of Shanghai, China, emerged from an extremely severe two-month lockdown to fight the Covid-19 epidemic. In the country, the epidemic has regressed, with 15 positive cases identified in 24 hours, against more than 25,000 at the end of April.
It’s midnight in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, June 1. It’s time for deconfinement. Residents celebrated with champagne, near the river. Finished the barriers that blocked the entrance to residences to prevent residents from leaving their homes. For Rita, this long solitary confinement leaves a bitter taste. This 30-year-old advertiser felt trapped and on the verge of depression. “This will leave scars in Shanghai. There were times when you were really hungry at first, and once that was over, it was a mental health challenge.”reveals Rita Zheng.
All shops, even luxury ones, have reopened, as well as restaurants. But the return to life before is not total. Room service is prohibited, only take-out is allowed. Officially, there are 15 new Covid-19 patients on Wednesday June 1 and 650,000 people are still confined.