Daily COVID-19 Cases in Shanghai, China Rise Again to 26,330

Confirmed Cases Rise Again After Partial Lockdown Lifted
Public Security Bureau Issues Severe Warning Including Criminal Liability for Violations of 10 Items

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] The number of new COVID-19 infections in Shanghai, China, has risen again. Although the city partially lifted its full lockdown, the number of confirmed cases is not decreasing.

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On the 13th, the National Health Commission of China (NHC) reported that the daily new infections in Shanghai the previous day totaled 26,330 (including 25,141 asymptomatic cases), an increase of 2,988 from the previous day's 23,342. While the daily confirmed cases in Shanghai had decreased by 2,745 the day before, showing signs of calming down, they increased again after just one day.

Shanghai health authorities partially lifted the lockdown on the 11th by dividing the entire city into three levels: controlled zones, managed control zones, and defense zones.

The Shanghai Public Security Bureau announced through a notice titled "Management of Social Order during Epidemic Prevention and Control" that it strictly prohibits 10 specific actions.

The Public Security Bureau listed the following prohibitions: ▲Residents in lockdown and controlled zones leaving their homes without permission ▲Entering lockdown and controlled zones without authorization ▲Damaging electronic surveillance devices attached to entrances ▲Refusing quarantine and treatment at designated locations ▲Causing disturbances such as verbal abuse or assault against epidemic prevention staff and volunteers ▲Spreading false information on social media ▲Violating other legally prescribed epidemic prevention measures, among a total of 10 prohibited actions.

The Public Security Bureau sternly warned that those who violate epidemic prevention measures will be strictly dealt with according to the law, and criminal liability may be pursued depending on the case.

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Shanghai authorities also announced that they will hold individuals legally responsible for non-cooperation with nucleic acid (PCR) testing, falsification of test certificates, collusion, and other price-distorting behaviors. Based on the Epidemic Prevention Law, the city government stated that falsifying PCR test certificates will result in detention for 10 to 15 days and a fine of 1,000 yuan (approximately 192,600 KRW).

Furthermore, in cases of price collusion and other market disruption acts, illegal gains will be confiscated, and fines up to five times the amount of illegal income will be imposed. Depending on the severity, strong legal measures such as fines up to 3 million yuan (approximately 578 million KRW) or revocation of business licenses will be enforced, according to Shanghai authorities.

In particular, Shanghai authorities warned that hoarding epidemic control supplies such as masks, protective suits, and disinfectants could result in imprisonment for more than five years.

The Ministry of Transport of China also issued a notice on the same day, ordering smooth operation of port logistics at Shanghai Yangshan Port and others. It instructed to ensure smooth passage of container trucks and maintain 24-hour port operations. Additionally, it ordered the immediate lifting of controls at toll gates and rest areas that do not comply with epidemic prevention regulations, so they can operate normally.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.