The aftermath of Shanghai's 2022 coronavirus lockdown is still evident in the community, particularly in Fu Aiying's stir-fry restaurant. Many residents have faced emotional and psychological scars as they navigate a changed environment, with businesses shuttered and neighbors relocated. Fu's experience in a mass quarantine center for 39 days illustrates the negative impact on mental health and the feeling of loss. The neighborhood, once vibrant, is soon to be demolished, reflecting the broader consequences of city officials' pandemic policies that disrupted countless lives.
"Since my time in quarantine, I don't have a temper anymore. I don't have a personality anymore," said Ms. Fu, reflecting on the emotional toll of the lockdown.
The neighborhood itself will vanish: Officials have slated it for demolition, saying that its cramped houses had helped the virus spread.
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