Authorities in the Chinese province of Henan are suspected to be restricting some residents' movements using a Covid app, following rare protests, re
Authorities in the Chinese province of Henan are suspected to be restricting some residents’ movements using a Covid app, following rare protests, reported BBC. Multiple people say they are being forced to quarantine, blocked from public transport or entering buildings. Most appear to be customers of four rural banks which had run into issues providing cash withdrawals, report Chinese media outlets. The banks froze deposits, prompting angry demonstrations last month. China’s banking and insurance regulator has since ordered an investigation into the banks. More than 39 billion yuan ($6bn) is believed to have been frozen, affecting hundreds of thousands of customers, reported BBC.
In many Chinese cities, residents use a “health code” app to enter buildings and shops, use public transport, or leave the city. Users must scan a QR code and show a colour-coded “health status” on their phone before entering. If this status turns red, it indicates the person has tested positive for Covid recently or is suspected to have Covid, and must be quarantined for 14 days. On Tuesday, some residents found their status had turned red when they tried to enter train stations, buildings, or hotels. It is not known how many have been affected, but Chinese reports indicate that the issue has occurred in several towns and villages in Henan. One bank customer in Zhengzhou told BBC Chinese her status was red even though she had never been in contact with a confirmed case, and her most recent tests showed she was negative, reported BBC.
Watch against contagion
In the last 24 hours 224 new cases of contagion and 0 deaths caused by Covid 19 were reported by State and Health Authorities. Contagion is being watched in Guanajuato and cases of contagion reported are over 220 in the last 24 hours, while there were 0 deaths reported. Authorities maintain the color of activities in the GREEN easing restrictions on activities, both leisure and work.
State Health Authorities insist that Guanajuato should maintain health protection.
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