Shanghai eases COVID-19 restrictions, China - 01 Jun 2022
Women throw their hats in the air to celebrate the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, in Shanghai, China, 01 June 2022. On 30 May the Shanghai Government announced the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions starting 01 June 2022. All residents will be able to leave their compounds freely without using any passes, except those living in medium and high-risk areas. Inner-city public transportation and taxis will also resume operation. Residents will be allowed to move freely using their own vehicles, however, they will still need to submit an application to authorities in order to leave the city.