Shanghai surprise: How I survived 70 days’ confinement in the world’s strictest Covid lockdown – CNN

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By Serenitie Wang, CNN

Updated 10:25 PM ET, Fri June 17, 2022

Shanghai, China (CNN)When I left a Covid-ravaged Hong Kong, I was in search of a sanctuary.

The community testing site at Serenitie Wang's residential compound on April 4, 2022. The city initially told the residents the lockdown would be lifted on April 5; in fact it lasted until June 1. The community testing site at Serenitie Wang's residential compound on April 4, 2022. The city initially told the residents the lockdown would be lifted on April 5; in fact it lasted until June 1.
Laundry hangs inside the "lucky clover" quarantine center.Laundry hangs inside the "lucky clover" quarantine center.
An aerial view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai - the "lucky clover".An aerial view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai - the "lucky clover".
A welcome pack including bedding, a plastic basin, a cup for washing, a toothbrush, toothpaste, towel and slippers.A welcome pack including bedding, a plastic basin, a cup for washing, a toothbrush, toothpaste, towel and slippers.
The bathroom area at the "lucky clover".The bathroom area at the "lucky clover".
'A place where there is no darkness': Beds at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.'A place where there is no darkness': Beds at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.
The scene inside Shanghai's biggest Covid-19 quarantine facility in May 2022. The scene inside Shanghai's biggest Covid-19 quarantine facility in May 2022.
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Meal boxes offered by the Shanghai Covid-19 quarantine site Serenitie Wang stayed at. Meal boxes offered by the Shanghai Covid-19 quarantine site Serenitie Wang stayed at.
Volunteers in hazmat suits take a nap inside Shanghai's biggest government Covid-19 quarantine center. Volunteers in hazmat suits take a nap inside Shanghai's biggest government Covid-19 quarantine center.
Covid test results are posted on the wall in the "lucky clover" quarantine site. Covid test results are posted on the wall in the "lucky clover" quarantine site.

    Editor’s Note: On leaving the camp, the author was able to secure a rare flight back to Hong Kong, departing Shanghai on May 20. Despite efforts beginning June 1 to “reopen” the city, life in Shanghai remains heavily restricted, with an increasing number of neighborhoods being placed back into full lockdown.

    Source Article from https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/17/asia/shanghai-covid-quarantine-lockdown-experience-dst-intl-hnk/index.html

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