Over 80,000 vacationers trapped in ‘China’s Hawaii’ after Covid outbreak

A whopping 80,000 vacationers have been left stranded on a phenomenal island dubbed ‘China’s Hawaii’ after a Covid outbreak sparked a strict lockdown.

A well being employee takes a swab pattern from a lady to be examined for Covid-19 at a set website in China (Photo: AFP)

Over 80,000 vacationers are stranded in a resort metropolis popularly generally known as “China’s Hawaii” after a Covid-19 flare-up led authorities to impose strict journey restrictions.

Tourism hotspot Sanya is a metropolis of greater than 1,000,000 individuals on the southern island of Hainan, the place 483 Covid-19 circumstances have been reported on Sunday (Aug 7).

All flights out of the town have been cancelled over the weekend, with authorities additionally halting practice ticket gross sales.

Tourists who need to go away should take a look at detrimental in 5 polymerase chain response (PCR) assessments over seven days, well being authorities stated.

Hotels within the metropolis have been requested to supply company a 50 per cent low cost till the journey restrictions ease, an official stated throughout a information briefing on Saturday.

China is the one main financial system nonetheless holding quick to a zero-Covid-19 technique with snap lockdowns and lengthy quarantines, battering native tourism.

The nation’s borders have additionally remained largely closed since early 2020, halting worldwide tourism.

The newest Covid-19 outbreak got here in the course of the peak tourism season in Sanya, a well-liked browsing spot.

All leisure venues, together with spas, karaoke bars and pubs have been closed since final week, however important companies akin to supermarkets and pharmacies stay open.

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