SHENZHEN, China (AP) — The Chinese city of Shenzhen has asked a hundred major companies, including iPhone maker Foxconn, to set up “closed-loop” systems in the fight against COVID-19, according to a document attributed to the local government. which circulates online on Monday.
While Reuters may not be able to independently verify the document, a statement at a Shenzhen office of oil giant CNOOC Ltd notified via Reuters said construction would be closed for seven days until July 31, with staff working from home and continuing Covid-19. test.
A CNOOC spokesman had no comment.
The Shenzhen government responded to a request for comment.
Taiwan-based Foxconn said operations at its Shenzhen facility were “normal” and would stick to government rules to ensure some production.
The order assigned to Shenzhen’s Department of Industry and Information says giant companies, including BYD Co, Huawei Technologies Co and ZTE Corp, minimize access and exit in so-called loops.
Huawei did not respond to requests for comment, while BYD, ZTE and Shenzhen-based drone maker DJI Technology Co declined to comment.
Bloomberg reported on the Shenzhen measure last Monday (July 25).
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During its closure in April and May, China’s Shanghai economic hub tried to keep factories open as part of “closed-loop” operations, where they live and work on-site, but the companies said the arrangements posed many difficulties.
A generation hub of nearly 18 million people, Shenzhen on Sunday reported 21 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections, up from 19 the day before.
While the number of cases is low by global standards, a slow buildup over the past week has led the local government to be more vigilant in complying with the central government’s “zero dynamic” policy of containing outbreaks as soon as they appear.
Shenzhen ordered the general closure of businesses or severe restrictions on the movement of people, but sealed off residential complexes and buildings known to be at greater risk.
Many offices, restaurants and public spaces have required evidence of a Covid-19 check within 24 hours from Monday.
During an outbreak in March, Shenzhen followed a week of so-called “slow living,” when citizens underwent several rounds of testing and largely stayed home, and a family member was allowed to faint both one and few. days to purchase basic necessities.