[The Epoch Times, April 21, 2022](The Epoch Times reporter Wang Jiayi interviewed and reported) Affected by the spillover of the Shanghai epidemic, the Suzhou epidemic is in a state of global spread and local outbreaks. The local government implemented closed management with the strength of closing the city, and the people’s lives were miserable.
On April 20, the Suzhou Municipal Government issued an epidemic notice saying that the risk of transmission in the city still exists, and it will continue to implement social control measures, and acknowledges that new positive infections have been found in centralized isolation points, closed and controlled areas, and control areas. And upgrade the epidemic prevention and control measures in Wujiang District, Wuzhong District, Xiangcheng District, Gusu District, Suzhou Industrial Park and Huqiu District (Suzhou High-tech Zone). The Kunshan and Taicang areas, which are close to Shanghai, have already implemented blockade and control measures, but they have not yet been lifted.
The authorities have comprehensively strengthened control over the above-mentioned areas, canceled various public activities, continued to close places such as leisure and entertainment, and asked citizens not to leave Suzhou. In addition, all residents in the city are subject to closed community management, all entry and exit personnel are strictly checked, and outsiders and vehicles are not allowed to enter.
Mr. Zhang, a citizen of Suzhou, told The Epoch Times that there is no difference between the current situation and the closure of the city. Suddenly, some communities will be blocked, and it is still in the middle of the night. Chunshenjingcheng, Panyang New Spring, Chunfeng Garden, etc., went to many Dabai (epidemic prevention personnel) at night, and now they can only enter but not go out.
The Suzhou Municipal Government’s announcement stated that during the epidemic prevention and control period, the price supervision of important commodities for people’s livelihood was strengthened, price inspections were strengthened, and penalties were imposed on behaviors such as price gouging, price fraud, and violation of clearly marked price regulations, and efforts were made to standardize the market price order.
Mr. Zhang said that the pickles at home have been exhausted, and there are only a few steamed buns left, which are eaten by soaking them in water. The surrounding shopping malls are all closed. “There is only one slightly larger shopping mall. The price of vegetables is astonishing. The commonly used ginger has risen to 8 yuan per catty, garlic is 10 yuan per catty, and oyster mushrooms cost almost 20 yuan per catty; the government I haven’t seen the stable prices that I said.” “Many people who come to work from other places are quarantined at home here. They have no income, no basic living security, and they have to pay rent. The government only controls the closure, regardless of whether the people can live or not.”
He said, “I have been on vacation for nearly a month, and my work unit has no subsidies. During this time, I have used the money I usually accumulated. This lockdown has affected all walks of life, and most factories have been closed. Both sides of the street Most of the shops are closed, and there are no pedestrians on the street. In fact, it is no different from the closure of the city.”
At this time, he heard the broadcast through his mobile phone: “Do nucleic acid, do nucleic acid.”
Mr. Zhang told reporters, “I did nucleic acid 5 times a week. Before, the government said that the city would not be closed. Now, as long as the government says it will not close the city or store supplies, it means that the city will be closed, so hurry up and stock up on supplies, otherwise it will be unfortunate. Just myself.”
The epidemic in Suzhou has spread globally
On April 21, the Suzhou Municipal Government admitted that the epidemic prevention and control in Suzhou was difficult. At present, there are 190 closed control areas, 137 control areas and 21 prevention areas. A total of 26,262 close contacts and 42,129 second close contacts were tracked and investigated.
Suzhou City is close to Shanghai, with a population of about 13 million. In addition to five municipal districts, there are four county-level cities of Kunshan, Taicang, Changshu and Zhangjiagang, and one county-level administrative area, Suzhou Industrial Park.
According to a notice issued by the Suzhou Municipal Government, Taicang currently has 35 closed control areas and 34 control areas. Starting from April 17, the area will continue to be closed for 7 days, and management will be done without leaving home. Inter-provincial road passenger shuttles and buses are suspended.
Ms. Zhang, a resident of Taicang City, told The Epoch Times, “Taicang is ‘global silence’, which is a new term for closure and control. Starting from April 11, each household will purchase daily necessities with a travel permit once a day. This is entertainment. The venue closed in February.”
On April 7, Changshu City, Suzhou adopted regional control measures such as closing buildings, floors, classes, and personnel.
Mr. Zhang from Changshu City told The Epoch Times that the nucleic acid has been done on average every two days in the past few days, and there are signs of enhanced containment and control. “There is a terrifying phenomenon in the current blockade and control, that is, an ‘attack’ in the middle of the night, and a certain community is suddenly blocked. The biggest impact is on physical factories, and most factories will soon enter a state of shutdown. Especially the freight trucks from other places, Basically they won’t let you in.”
He said, “Zhangjiagang also belongs to Suzhou, where the epidemic situation is more serious than that in Changshu, and the control is stricter.” “We have panic buying here, in order to store food. Because everyone is worried about the sudden closure of uneaten food.”
Responsible editor: Lu Yong