Omicron Variant: China locks down southern city due to surge in cases

China has instructed residents of the southern city of Baise to stay at home and suspended transportation links in response to an increase in Covid-19 cases attributable at least in part to the omicron form,

Classes have been canceled, non-essential businesses have been closed down, and citizens have been required to undergo mass testing. Restaurants can only serve take-out orders. The sole reason traffic lights have been turned red is to warn cars to stay at home.