Shanghai is now going through China's worst coronavirus outbreak in two years, and related control policies are causing concern. According to the latest news update, authorities in Shanghai will conduct a new round of mass Covid-19 testing. Its results will help to determine new zoning classifications in the city which indicate some lockdown restrictions would be relaxed.
In this episode of our podcast, we have invited three college students, who are now living in Shanghai, to talk about their feelings and share their views on the current situations in Shanghai.
Hosts: 叶维嘉 武佳颖
Guests: 论之 睿喆 花花
2:25 Guest self-introductions
Two of them are now living on campus and the other one is living in the residential area.
3:34 How is the new zoning classification policy reflected in your living area and what do you feel about it?
According to the speakers, they are currently all under the comprehensive lockdown, but precise prevention is being implemented.
On campus, control policies will vary from building to building depending on whether there are positive cases.
In the local community, the asymptomatic carriers and confirmed cases of Covid-19 are under classified control.
6:58 Have you ever encountered difficulties during the lockdown and how did you overcome them?
While the demand of basic necessities on campus can be ensured, situations in the residential area is much more complicated. The daily supplies, especially the food supply, are facing challenges in the local community.
12:10 Guests sharing their volunteer experiences in this outbreak
Rui Zhe is responsible for the supply transportation of his dormitory building, and Lun Zhi is working on the online shared document of medical emergency assistance in Shanghai.
15:17 Lockdown anxiety among campus and community
Due to the lockdown and tight supply, campus students and local residents are experiencing mental pressure.
20:42 Are there any online activities that can help to relieve such mental stress?
Various online lectures covering interesting topics are common forms to deal with the problem. There are also shared documents that offer links to diversified online performances.
23:02 What was the most heart-warming moment to you during the lockdown?
The speakers share their stories of helping pregnant woman in critical condition, seeking medicine for students with asthma, and students expressing gratitude to the teachers who deliver the meals.
29:03 Is there anything to be improve in the current control policies of Shanghai?
The efficiency of material distribution, and attention to vulnerable groups, especially the elderly, are to be improved.
Here is the timeline of this outbreak that may help you to have a clearer understanding of the current situation in Shanghai.
【本期制作】
主持:武佳颖、叶维嘉
整理:马新鑫
剪辑:王康妮
制图:旦增卓玛、李夏煊
BGM:いつか見る夢—吉俣良


