Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown

Jiang Xiaowei
Shanghai Daily records the vibes of a city about to leave behind more than 60 days of COVID-19-induced restrictions, a day before the lockdown is finally lifted.
Jiang Xiaowei

On the last day of a two-month lockdown on Tuesday, the city is gradually returning to life.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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A long queue for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test at People's Square.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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People line up for a PCR test in Huangpu District.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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The last board of street barriers is removed.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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Civic workers put the dismantled street barriers on a truck in Huangpu District.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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Local residents get a haircut at a temporary roadside salon.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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A resident carries some food deliveries for dinner.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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Four women savor the taste of burgers on a sidewalk.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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Staff check tables and chairs in front of a local restaurant as they prepare for its reopening.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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A couple shares a tender moment on Xing'an Road.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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A couple washes their car.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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A pigeon walks on the steps amid an overgrowth of weeds in front of a shopping mall in Huangpu District.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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Shared bikes, tied up to become road barriers, have now been removed.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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A woman has her photo taken on Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall while holding wormwood, a festive plant for the upcoming Lantern Festival.

Capturing the last day as city exits lockdown
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Waiters rest at a restaurant serving Sichuan cuisine.


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