Residents of Xi'an, a historic city in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, are navigating life under strict lockdown measures amid efforts to control COVID-19 outbreaks. Two locals spoke to myglobalnews.net about their experiences securing essentials and maintaining daily routines.
Rationing Systems & Community Support
Huo Qingquan, who lives in Yanta District, described coordinated rationing: \"Volunteers deliver pre-packed vegetable boxes every three days. Each household gets about 4kg of seasonal produce.\" Many residents report relying on government-subsidized community group buying through platforms like Meituan and Alibaba's Taobao.
The Digital Lifeline
Bi Zengkun from Beilin District highlighted tech-driven solutions: \"We book groceries via apps at midnight when slots refresh. Pharmacies use QR codes for medicine requests.\" Delivery drivers undergo daily nucleic acid tests to maintain supply chains, according to local health authorities.
Emerging Challenges
Both residents noted delayed deliveries during peak demand days but praised neighborhood volunteers assisting elderly residents with tech access. \"It's tough,\" Huo said, \"but we understand these measures protect public health.\"
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