COVID policies enforced in China
Shenzhen, sometimes called China’s "Silicon Valley" has reported more than 400 confirmed cases of Omicron since late February 2022. A decision has been made by China to shut down public transportation and all company employees are working from home for a week starting Monday 21 March 2022. The aim is to hopefully maintain and reduce any further outbreaks.
Dongguan, another main export manufacturing city close to Shenzhen, announced similar policies on 15 March 2022. Besides Shenzhen and Dongguan, the outbreak has reached other regions that have an influence on the export manufacturing industries, such as Shanghai, Shandong, and Jiangsu.