The southern Chinese resort city of Sanya imposed a lockdown on Saturday and restricted transport links to try to stem a COVID-19 outbreak that comes as some 80,000 visitors were enjoying its beaches at peak season. The curbs came into force at 6 a.m. (2200 GMT) after authorities said the COVID situation was "very severe" and people's movements were being restricted. Authorities did not say when the measures might be lifted but said tourists wanting to leave the city, which is on Hainan island, would have to show five negative PCR tests over seven days. FILE PHOTO: Vendors selling swimming accessories walk on Sanya Bay beach in Sanya, Hainan province, China November 26, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang "We urge the general public and tourists to understand and give their support," a...
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