Warning from US embassy in China signals lockdowns are likely to intensify amid protests

The U.S. embassy in China released a statement Monday morning calling on U.S. citizens in the country to "keep a 14-day supply of medications, bottled water, and food for yourself and any members of your household."

"The People’s Republic of China (PRC) authorities have expanded COVID-19 prevention restrictions and control measures as outbreaks occur. These measures may include residential quarantines, mass testing, closures, transportation disruptions, lockdowns, and possible family separation. Ambassador Burns and other Mission officials have regularly raised our concerns on many of these issues directly with senior PRC officials and will continue...