Shanghai continues gradual re-opening

Shanghai residents in low-risk communities for COVID-19 can move freely in the city except in areas deemed medium- or high-risk for the virus' spread starting Wednesday, the Shanghai government announced on Monday.

Public transport in the city, including buses, metro lines and ferries, will also resume full operation on Wednesday, along with taxis and vehicles engaged in online hailing services. Private cars from low-risk areas can also hit the road, the city government said.

The changes are in line with the city's overall plan to gradually resume normal production and life in the city, which has been under stringent epidemic control since April.

"The epidemic wave in the city has been brought under control effectively and continues improving," the city government said.

It urged residents to keep up personal protection and hygiene habits, strengthen self-health monitoring and refrain from gathering. Residents are also encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccination and collaborate with epidemic prevention and control measures at public venues to safeguard the city together.

Shanghai reported 65 COVID-19 infections on Sunday, the municipal government announced on Monday.

This was the first time in two months the daily tally of new infections in the city was a double-digit figure.