Beijing has reimposed some Covid restrictions after reporting dozens of new local infections in recent days, including in the city centre. Authorities have closed some public venues, suspended dine-in services at restaurants and limited public transport in a bid to contain the spread of the virus..
**What’s happening in Beijing?**.
On Sunday, Beijing reported 22 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases, the highest daily increase since June. The new cases have been linked to a cluster of infections at a wholesale market in the city’s south-western district of Fengtai..
In response to the new cases, authorities have ordered the closure of all entertainment venues, including cinemas, theatres and bars. Restaurants have been told to suspend dine-in services and only offer takeaway or delivery options. Public transport has also been reduced, with some subway lines and bus routes suspended..
**What areas are affected?**.
The restrictions are currently in place in the Fengtai district, where the cluster of infections was first identified. However, authorities have warned that the restrictions could be expanded to other parts of the city if the virus continues to spread..
**What are people saying?**.
Some residents of Beijing have expressed frustration at the new restrictions, which come just weeks after the city had begun to ease its Covid measures. However, others have said they understand the need for the restrictions to prevent the virus from spreading further..
**What’s next?**.
Authorities are conducting mass testing in the Fengtai district and are urging residents to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. It is not yet clear how long the restrictions will remain in place, but they are likely to be lifted once the virus has been contained..
**What does this mean for China?**.
The new cases in Beijing are a reminder that the Covid-19 pandemic is not over in China. The country has been successful in containing the virus in recent months, but the emergence of new cases shows that the virus is still a threat..
The restrictions in Beijing are a sign that the Chinese government is taking the threat of the virus seriously. The government is likely to continue to implement strict measures to prevent the virus from spreading further, which could have implications for the Chinese economy and society..
