**Hangzhou News**
[Hangzhou has 126 newly confirmed cases, and two new deaths today](https://www.lifestyledaily.com.hk/zh-CN/%E6%9D%8E%E5%B7%9D%E4%BB%A5%E5%89%8D%EF%BC%8C%E4%BB%A5%E6%96%B0%E5%A2%9E126%E4%BE%8B%E7%A1%AE%E8%AF%8A%E3%80%81%E6%96%B0%E5%A2%9E%E8%99%9A2%E4%BE%8B)
**Hangzhou** reported 126 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, and two new deaths, the city’s health commission said on Monday.
The new cases include 123 local infections and three imported cases. The local cases were reported in nine districts, with Yuhang reporting the most new cases at 32, followed by Xihu with 27 and Binjiang with 23.
The two new deaths were both elderly patients with underlying health conditions.The city’s total number of confirmed cases now stands at 1,296, including 37 deaths.
**Hangzhou** is currently under a strict lockdown, with all non-essential businesses closed and residents ordered to stay home.
[Hangzhou’s epidemic prevention and control has entered a critical stage](https://www.hangzhou.gov.cn/art/2022/3/27/art_1522766_4706256.html)
Currently, the epidemic situation in our city is severe and complex, and the prevention and control situation is extremely severe. The prevention and control work has entered a critical stage.
At present, the city has closed all non-essential public places, and implemented traffic control and flow restriction measures in key areas. At the same time, the city has strengthened the management of key places and key groups, and carried out full coverage and screening inspections.
The city requires all citizens to take the initiative to participate in epidemic prevention and control, actively cooperate with the implementation of various prevention and control measures, reduce unnecessary travel, and do a good job in personal protection. Only by working together can we win the battle against the epidemic as soon as possible.
[Hangzhou’s epidemic prevention and control measures have been further strengthened](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/LSt46r7c0k6Wh2Q1r8PskA)
To further strengthen the prevention and control of the epidemic, **Hangzhou** has decided to implement the following measures from now on:
1. Further strengthen the management of key places and key groups. All non-essential public places such as shopping malls, supermarkets, restaurants, and entertainment venues will be closed.
2. Strengthen traffic control and flow restriction measures in key areas. Public transportation will be reduced, and personal vehicles will be restricted from driving on the road.
3. Carry out full coverage and screening inspections. All citizens will be required to undergo nucleic acid testing, and those who test positive will be transferred to designated hospitals for isolation and treatment.
The city requires all citizens to take the initiative to participate in epidemic prevention and control, actively cooperate with the implementation of various prevention and control measures, reduce unnecessary travel, and do a good job in personal protection. Only by working together can we win the battle against the epidemic as soon as possible..
