As Shanghai navigates its most significant COVID-19 wave to date, volunteers like Hou Xiaojie have become frontline pillars of support. The city reported 2,573 confirmed cases and 25,146 asymptomatic infections on April 14, highlighting the urgent need for community-driven efforts.
Hou Xiaojie's Day in Focus
Speaking to CGTN from an isolation hotel in Xuhui District, Hou described coordinating meal deliveries, health checks, and logistical support for hundreds of quarantined residents. \"Seeing elderly residents confused about QR code systems, or families separated during transfers – you realize every interaction matters,\" he shared.
Behind the Numbers
The surge has stretched resources thin, with volunteers now handling tasks ranging from medication distribution to mental health check-ins. Local authorities have mobilized over 80 temporary quarantine facilities citywide, relying heavily on grassroots participation to maintain operations.
Hou emphasized the human stories beneath the statistics: \"A 6-year-old drawing thank-you pictures, a diabetic patient getting insulin on time – these moments make the 18-hour shifts worth it.\"
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cgtn.com
