WATCH: COVID-19 instructions in Shanghai are barked by a robot dog

WATCH: COVID-19 instructions in Shanghai are barked by a robot dog

It roams the streets making announcements...

WATCH: COVID-19 instructions in Shanghai are barked by a robot dog
WATCH: COVID-19 instructions in Shanghai are barked by a robot dog/@JayinShanghai

Our 'family meetings' for any COVID-19 related announcements from the government have been tame in comparison to what is going on in China. 

The city of Shanghai are doing things a little differently - no need to summon everyone to their screens...

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They are using a robot dog to bark COVID-19 safety measures in Shanghai, China. 

The robodog has a loudspeaker strapped to its back telling residents in the Jiading district to wear a mask, wash hands frequently, and check your temperature. (The Times

Have a look at it here: 

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The city has been under strict lockdown following a surge in COVID-19 Omicron infections since the end of March. 

They have extremely strict regulations, including that pets of COVID-19 patients have to be destroyed. 

With such technologies in place to ensure that people are safe and infections are managed, we can hope they see a decline soon. 

This video originates from state-controlled media The Paper, The Times report.

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