Shanghai to resume normal production and life from June 1

Shanghai will fully restore production and daily life will return to normal starting on Wednesday, the city government announced on Tuesday.

Residents in low-risk areas should not be prevented from leaving and entering the communities they live in, noted Zong Ming, vice-mayor of Shanghai, during a press briefing.

Shopping malls, supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies and farm produce markets will restore offline business in accordance with epidemic control protocols.

Postal and courier services are free to reopen their disposal centers and terminal outlets, and restore delivery of personalized products gradually.

"Starting from Wednesday, grade-A tourist spots will be reopened with reservation requirements and limits to tourist numbers. Parks will also be opened but operational hours must be staggered and visitor numbers limited," said Zong.

Indoor public venues, including cinemas, theaters, museums, and gymnasiums, will not resume operations at this stage, she added.