Static management implemented in risk areas in Tibet's Lhasa

The high- and medium-risk areas in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, are currently under static management after the city reported 18 positive COVID-19 tests.

The current outbreak was caused by the Omicron subvariant BA.2.76. The city has temporarily closed bars, KTV bars, internet bars and other public gathering places. Scenic spots in the city, such as the Potala Palace, Norbulingka and the Tibet Museum, also suspended services from Tuesday. People in low-risk areas can move across the city with negative nucleic acid testing results taken within 48 hours. Tibet reported 22 cases on Sunday, marking the end of the region's 920-day record of no cases.