Israel’s consul general in Shanghai, Edward Shapira, was held in a medical facility for COVID patients for 10 days after contracting the virus.
‘Conditions Reminiscent of a Prison’
Shapira, who only suffered from mild symptoms, mentioned how he was still trying to recover from what he had gone through being held in “conditions reminiscent of a prison” during “the 10 most bizarre days imaginable” he wrote.“Not recommended for those suffering from claustrophobia and basically for anyone!”
Shapira said the days passed in anticipation of two negative results with a difference of 24 hours between the tests, all while being held in a room between two hallways, “a kind of aquarium, two single beds, two automatic doors that open with remote control and a small window-like opening for a ‘food’ tray.”
Shapira noted how in China they take the cases of infection very seriously as if nothing has been learned in the last three years.
He added how they still insist on completely separating those who have been exposed to COVID-positive individuals while “the patients themselves are hospitalized in designated hospitals.”
Shapira did not reply to a request for comment.
‘Demand Freedom’
Protests erupted in Shanghai and on university campuses across the country in late November, with crowds calling for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its top leader to step down, in a rare display of public dissent that the country hasn’t seen in decades.Local authorities denied the accusation.
In Shanghai, crowds of demonstrators gathered for a vigil at Wulumuqi Middle Road, a street named after Urumqi, late on Nov. 26, according to online videos and attendees.
“Demand freedom!” People could be heard shouting in multiple videos, which were widely circulated on the county’s social media before being taken down.
“Communist Party,” some shouted; “Step down!” others responded.
