Xi’an resident Huo Qingquan, like millions in the Chinese mainland city, is adapting to life under strict lockdown measures. His days now revolve around nucleic acid tests and securing groceries via government-organized group purchases – a system ensuring essentials reach residents despite restrictions.
‘We line up like clockwork for testing. It’s become our new normal,’
Huo told local media. While praising the ‘zero-COVID’ policy’s efficiency, he admits missing simple freedoms: ‘I just want to bike through the city walls again.’
From Pantries to PCRs
Authorities have rolled out mobile grocery stations and online ordering platforms to ease supply chain pressures. Residents receive daily updates through neighborhood WeChat groups – a digital lifeline connecting communities. 🛒💬
As COVID-19 cases decline, Huo remains hopeful: ‘Every test brings us closer to reopening.’ Medical workers in hazmat suits still patrol streets, but locals say ‘the end feels visible now’.
