ByNed Kelly
Shanghai Health Commission reported a total of 0 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases and 0 local asymptomatic casesthis morning, Friday, August 5.
That makes zero cases reported for the fourth time in five days.
SHAKE closes...
More sad news from the city's stricken F&B scene, with beloved funk and soul supper clubSHAKEannouncing it is no more. As they state...
"Running a nightclub is hard, anywhere in the world. We cannot battle the storm of COVID-19, economic conditions, and the climate for live musicians any longer."
This one is a big blow to the city's live music scene. A scene you can't help but seriously fear for right now, for the very reasons given by SHAKE for their closure.
For those not in the know, SHAKE was,in their own (very accurate) words, a place where...
"... by the band’s second set, walls of sound and bodies in motion pushed the dinner tables back and people danced away their troubles.
Sweat dripped onto the tiles, horns blared, and the spirit of music reverberated around the room.
People walked out feeling better than when they walked in."
Amentothat.You can read the full announcement right here. We'd advise having some tissues at the ready.
The SHAKE team do fight on in their other venues though – for live jazz head on over toHeyday, while youcan find Colin making cocktails atBlack Rockmost nights of the week. Give them your love and support if you can.
Earlier in the week, we reported thatBar Rougehas decided to mothball the entire venue, with a view to opening up again once there is an economic and opening hours climate more conducive to the popping of Champagne corks.
Beef & LibertyinK.WahCentre has also closed– they decided not to renew their lease given current conditions. TheirShanghai CentreandPudong Kerry Centereateries remain open, should you require a burger fix.
And then there is the long and depressing list of closures from last month...
READ MORE:More F&B Closures
In other COVID news...
With sporadic community infections reappearing in the city, authorities are encouraging people to get their COVID-19 booster shot. If you haven't had yours yet, here's how to sign up:
READ MORE:Foreigners in Shanghai Can Now Get Their COVID-19 Booster Shot
A negative PCR test result obtained within the last 72 hours is currently a must in Shanghai should you wish to take part in 'normal life'–click the link below to find out where to get one:
READ MORE:Here's How to Find Your Closest PCR Test Site
Meanwhile, those Shanghai residents who do not do aPCR test within seven days of their last test will see their health code turn yellow:
READ MORE:Health Codes Will Now Turn Yellow If No Test Within 7 Days
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