UPDATE: CHINA LOCKDOWNS AS COVID CASES SPIKE

28-March-2022

Dear Valued Customers and Partners,

We have received news that Shanghai (China) will be going into a two phase lockdown over nine days due to COVID-19 outbreak.

With case counts climbing, the city government said in a public notice that the two-part lockdown was being implemented “to curb the spread of the epidemic, ensure the safety and health of the people” and root out cases of infection “as soon as possible”.

The city’s sprawling eastern half, known as Pudong, which includes the main international airport and financial district, would be locked down for testing beginning Monday morning and ending 1 April.

On 1 April, the city’s western half, known as Puxi and featuring the historic Bund riverfront, will lock down until 5 April, the government added.

Residents were told to stay indoors during the lockdowns, and all business employees and government personnel not involved in the supply of essential services were advised to work from home.

Those involved with providing vital services such as gas, electricity, transport, sanitation and the supply of food would be exempt from the stay-at-home order.

Articles regarding the outbreak & lockdown in Shanghai, China:-

• Shanghai to lock down millions for mass testing as China’s Covid cases surge | Coronavirus | The Guardian
• China announces largest city-wide lockdown | MENAFN.COM
• Shanghai to lock down millions of people as part of China’s ‘zero-COVID’ strategy as cases spike – ABC News

As always, SILA Global & our partners will do everything within our control to minimise the negative ripple effects this will inevitably cause to the global supply chain. We will endeavour to keep our clients informed as new information comes to light.

In the meantime, should you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your SILA Sales representative.

Thank you,

SILA Global Pty Ltd