An earthquake in Sichuan province killed at least 65 people this week and sparked criticism about orders for residents to stay put in coronavirus lockdown instead of fleeing to safety.
On Monday, a screenshot of a chat group was widely shared on social media, in which residents in the city of Chengdu were ordered“Everyone, you may not go down the stairs!!” the building manager wrote. “You may not run!!!!”The screenshot and other similar reports triggered a flood of public criticism, even drawing attention in state media.
China’s leader Xi Jinping gave orders on Monday for rescue efforts to be given top priority in Sichuan. State media reported that more than 50,000 people had been relocated as of Tuesday morning, with more than 1,900 police officers and soldiers dispatched to the scene. Some of the worst damage occurred in small towns, where buildings were leveled and roads rendered impassible by rubble.
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