A look at the key dates, developments, and lockdown locations in the pandemic of the last two years
With the Covid-19 pandemic entering its third year, the early days of confusion over “pneumonia of unknown cause” in Wuhan might feel like a distant memory for many people in China, as well as worldwide.
Between the initial Wuhan outbreak that pushed the world into a new era, and the current Shanghai lockdown which challenges China’s “dynamic zero” Covid policy in ways unforeseen, China has gone through numerous waves of outbreaks across the country. From salmon markets to mahjong parlors, the virus has a track record of stirring up storms from the least expected spots. And each surge of cases brings to light new poignant stories, lessons learned, and opportunities for innovations.
TWOC takes a look at the key moments in China’s struggles with Covid-19 thus far: