Chengdu Eases Lockdown as Covid Cases Decline

(Bloomberg) — The Chinese megacity of Chengdu has eased lockdown restrictions in some areas after authorities said they have controlled the spread of Covid-19.

From midday Thursday, seven districts which have no new cases found in the community will see life gradually return to normal, the municipal government said in a statement late Wednesday. People in those districts who have a negative Covid test in the previous 24 hours will be allowed to return to work, while transport hubs, grocery stores and supermarkets will reopen. Dine-in services at restaurants will also resume, but indoor entertainment venues and schools will stay closed.