Peple leaving Shanghai amid COVID-19 city lockdown
epa09984162 People with their luggage arrive at Hongqiao railway station with the subway, amid the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai, China, 29 May 2022. Shanghai city reported 29 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases and 93 local asymptomatic infections, according to the Shanghai Health Commission on 29 May 2022. On 18 May, the Shanghai Police issued a notice that people who needed to leave the city must apply for permits. The pandemic-hit cty is facing a mass exodus due to the COVID-19 strict lockdown. People are fleeing the city despite the government asking citizens only to leave if it's necessary. EPA/ALEX PLAVEVSKI
