China’s Chengdu says to gradually return to normalcy

The southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu will resume production and life “in an orderly manner” from today following more than two weeks of COVID-19 lockdowns and other strict curbs.
The announcement came after the city of more than 21 million on Thursday lifted a lockdown imposed from Sept. 1, the largest Chinese metropolis hit with curbs since Shanghai’s lockdown in April and May.
From midnight, public transport and work across governments, institutions and companies will resume.
But proof of a negative COVID test result within 72 hours will be needed to enter public areas or take public transport, in line with similar rules in other large cities such as Beijing and Shanghai.
Bars, mahjong rooms, gyms, swimming pools and other indoor entertainment or leisure venues will open “in an orderly manner” and once opened, will be required to check for proof of a negative COVID test result within 48 hours.