China's Hainan orders more cities into lockdowns as Covid sweeps island

China reported 807 cases for Sunday, up from 736 on Saturday and the most in two weeks

The Chinese resort island of Hainan has placed more cities, including the provincial capital, into lockdown as a Covid-19 outbreak spreads, stranding tens of thousands of tourists in one of the nation’s most popular holiday destinations. 

The province reported 504 cases on Sunday, taking the current outbreak to almost 1,500 since the first infection was detected a week ago. The provincial capital Haikou -- a major flight hub for the island -- and the beachside resort city have been placed into lockdown, while Wanning and Qionghai are under “static management,” a term commonly used when referring to lockdowns. 

Overall, China reported 807