Coronavirus: Shanghai authorities admit being ill prepared for latest wave, failing residents in lockdown


The Shanghai government admitted on Thursday it was ill prepared for the latest wave of Covid-19 infections and had failed to meet all the needs of areas under tough restrictions as the financial hub recorded another surge in cases on the fourth day of partial lockdown.

Ma Chunlei, secretary general of Shanghai municipal government, said in a press briefing on Thursday morning the government had handled the wave of infections poorly and it accepted all criticism from residents.

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