Visitors must test negative 3 times over 3 days after the 27th to leave
Rides continue operating for visitors trapped in the park
On October 31 last year (local time), visitors at Shanghai Disneyland in China were waiting to undergo COVID-19 testing. Photo by AP News Agency
[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Shanghai Disneyland, one of the world's largest theme parks, has abruptly suspended operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
According to CNN on the 31st, Shanghai Disney Resort announced that it will immediately close the main theme park, shopping areas, and surrounding regions until further notice to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
According to Shanghai city authorities, people are prohibited from entering the park, and anyone who visited Disneyland after the 27th must undergo three COVID-19 tests over three days. Visitors can only leave the park after receiving a negative COVID-19 test result.
However, a spokesperson for Shanghai Disney Resort stated that the resort is still providing some services and is taking measures according to the guidelines of Chinese health authorities. According to users of Chinese social networking services (SNS), Disneyland is reportedly continuing to operate rides for visitors trapped inside the park.
The central government is implementing strict quarantine measures to block the possibility of COVID-19 transmission when cases occur. This is part of the high-intensity lockdown and quarantine policy known as "Zero COVID." Last November, when one COVID-19 case was confirmed at Shanghai Disneyland, over 30,000 visitors were confined and required to undergo mandatory mass testing.
Meanwhile, despite the "Zero COVID" policy, the number of new COVID-19 infections in China is increasing. On the 30th, China reported 2,699 new domestic infections (479 symptomatic and 2,220 asymptomatic), with 10 new cases (all asymptomatic) in Shanghai.
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