
Thousands of Chinese tourists trapped in resort town after Covid shutdown
CNN
More than 2,000 tourists have become stranded in a resort town in southern China after authorities imposed a snap lockdown to curb a Covid flare-up, as the country's stringent zero-Covid policy continues to upend businesses and daily life.
The city of Beihai, a popular summer holiday destination known for its white-sand beach and volcanic island in the Guangxi region, has reported more than 500 infections over the past week -- a major outbreak by China's standards.
On Saturday, the Beihai government locked down urban parts of the city -- where its resorts and tourist attractions are located, ordered mass testing and banned residents from leaving their homes.

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