WATCH: COVID-19 instructions in Shanghai are barked by a robot dog
It roams the streets making announcements...
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:
Full Lockdown in Shanghai, this is how they broadcast announcements.
— Jay in Shanghai 🇨🇳 (@JayinShanghai) March 29, 2022
Robot Dog + Speakers#Shanghai #COVID #Lockdown pic.twitter.com/5kJdLrnL8p
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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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