Major Chinese Cities , Reenter Lockdown , as Active COVID Cases Spike.<br />CNBC reports that major cities in China are racing <br />to limit activity as they face the worst COVID-19 <br />outbreak since the pandemic began in 2020.<br />On March 14, Shenzhen told all non-essential <br />businesses to suspend production or have <br />employees work remotely for the next week. .<br />Apple supplier Foxconn told CNBC that<br />its factories in the Chinese manufacturing <br />hub will remain closed until further notice.<br />Apple supplier Foxconn told CNBC that<br />its factories in the Chinese manufacturing <br />hub will remain closed until further notice.<br />Since late February, over 400 confirmed <br />cases have been reported in Shenzhen.<br />Over 600 confirmed cases <br />have been reported in Shanghai. .<br />Schools in the coastal metropolis have reverted to online <br />classes, as many neighborhoods have been placed <br />on lockdown and ordered to undergo mass testing. .<br />Schools in the coastal metropolis have reverted to online <br />classes, as many neighborhoods have been placed <br />on lockdown and ordered to undergo mass testing. .<br />According to CNBC, residents are <br />not allowed to leave their homes <br />until they receive negative test results. .<br />Overall, mainland China has reported a total <br />of 8,531 domestically transmitted active cases. .<br />As of March 14, South Korea and Germany <br />have the highest 28-day new case counts. .<br />Germany has reported 4.8 million new cases, <br />while South Korea has reported <br />5.2 million new COVID cases. .<br />China has maintained a 'zero-COVID' <br />policy for the past two years. .<br />Vice Premier Sun Chunlan said that all measures will be taken to prevent a widespread virus resurgence.
