Covid lockdown strands more than 80,000 tourists on 'China's Hawaii'
More than 80,000 tourists have been left stranded in a popular resort in China after a coronavirus outbreak sparked a lockdown.
The country has recorded fewer than 15,000 deaths since the pandemic began, according to Johns Hopkins University. However, there have been concerns about the impact of the strict rules, including mass testing and local lockdowns, on the economy.The restrictions on Sanya, a city on the southern Hainan Island and a popular surfing destination, come during the peak tourist season.
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