China is resorting to new lockdowns in its fight against COVID-19 even as western nations attempt to move on with life ahead of a potential winter surge in infections.
The southern city of Guangzhou locked down a large district, home to nearly 4 million people, on Monday because of an outbreak.
Residents must get a negative test if they want to leave home.
China also reported its first deaths from COVID-19 since May. State media reports the persons were Beijing residents between the ages of 87 and 91 and had pre-existing health conditions.
Beijing tightened its controls by forcing restaurants to restrict service to takeout and delivery and closing some shops and gyms, according to CNBC.