Visitors to China International Expo. File photoBEJING, Jun 12Beijing authorities called ferocious a new outbreak of coronavirus in the city, the focus of which was a bar in one of the most populated and prestigious areas of the capital. Earlier, Beijing authorities identified a new local outbreak of coronavirus, the focus of which was the Heaven Bar, located in one of the most densely populated areas of the capital Chaoyang. According to the city authorities, from June 9 to 12, the bar became the source of 166 people infected with coronavirus, the infection from it spread to 14 districts of the city. Prevention of this outbreak is more difficult than the previous one, which originated from the Xinfadi market,» Beijing government spokesman Xu Hejian said at a press conference on Sunday. Against the backdrop of a new outbreak, authorities will conduct an additional three rounds of PCR testing of residents of the area from June 13 to 15 Chaoyang. On Monday, Beijing authorities began easing anti-COVID restrictions in most parts of the city. In particular, in all districts of Beijing, with the exception of the entire territory of the Fengtai district and some territories of the Changping district, catering establishments have resumed work, which have been working only for takeaway since May 1. In addition, cultural and entertainment venues, parks, and public spaces were opened for residents of the city. Public transport has resumed as usual. To visit public places, a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 obtained within the last 72 hours is required. Previously, in order to enter public places, it was necessary to present a certificate received in the last 48 hours. Since the beginning of May, Beijing has been under fairly strict anti-epidemiological restrictions, but a complete lockdown, as previously in Shanghai, has not been introduced in the capital. As of Sunday, the total Since April 22, 1997 cases of COVID-19 infection have been registered in the Chinese capital.
