Chinese Citizens Start Stressing to Frustrate Under Covid Lockdown

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Inhabitant China reported more and more frequently complaining of stress and frustration with handling policies Covid-19 very strict government.

For almost two years, the Chinese government has implemented a zero-case Covid-19 strategy to contain the pandemic.

The zero case Covid-19 strategy consists of border closures, international travel bans, regional closures (lockdown) strict partial, to mass tests.

The Chinese government often applies lockdown strict in public places, housing, to cities with new Covid-19 clusters even though they only detected one case of the corona virus.

The disadvantages of this government strategy are felt by the approximately 210,000 residents of Ruili. The city which borders directly with Myanmar has faced three problems lockdown total and routine mass Covid-19 tests due to new outbreaks that have emerged.

The Covid-19 handling strategy has dragged many businesses and businesses in the city to the brink of bankruptcy.

A merchant surnamed Lin in Ruili said his jewelery business was on the brink. Consequence lockdown, Lin’s shop frequented by tourists and jewelry enthusiasts is now deserted.

“We continue to operate, but we continue to be abandoned,” Lin told AFP.

Frustration among residents was also revealed in a WeChat post from former deputy mayor Dai Rongli. Dai said the move was “squeezing out the last signs of life” outside the city.

Another resident also shared that only people who follow the rules can feel the sadness and despair of being in an uncertain condition.

“Only those in this situation know how sad people feel,” one local wrote in response.

One toddler in Ruili has even taken more than 70 Covid-19 swab tests, local media reported.

Meanwhile, a videographer surnamed Lu said he was forced to spend his savings just to pay the rent for his office space.

Cause, since the pandemic raged and lockdown often there are no projects and events that he can cover anymore.

“I can’t hold on much longer,” he said.

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