(CNN) Around 80,000 tourists are stranded in the popular resort city of Sanya on China's tropical Hainan island after authorities announced lockdown measures to stem an outbreak of Covid-19. Stranded tourists are required to stay for seven days and clear five Covid-19 tests before leaving. Deputy mayor He Shigang on Friday said around 80,000 tourists remained in the city. The restrictions come at the height of the summer tourism season for the island province, a popular destination often called China's Hawaii for its sandy beaches, tropical forests and high-end hotels. An empty street in Sanya, 'China's Hawaii', as it imposes Covid lockdown measures on August 6.

Source: CNN August 07, 2022 21:45 UTC