Shanghai airport Covid-19 scare sparks 'chaotic' mass testing

Thousands of people herded into a basement car park at Shanghai airport after staff tested positive for coronavirus. Throngs of people crammed together like sardines are shepherded by workers in hazmat gear as all flights were cancelled and mandatory testing was rolled out by authorities. The footage shows people screaming and shouting as staff link arms to form a human barricade as the crowd of people wearing face masks surges. The massive throng outnumbers the workers who are in full Hazmat bodysuits as the horde pushes forward up a ramp. The staff eventually have no choice but to give way as the massive crowds manage to burst through their blockade. Other people can seen on the upper levels of the car park leaning over the railings to get a view of the outrageous scenes. The shocking incident will spark fears of a possible super spreader event as coronavirus is known to transmit rapidly in crowds in enclosed spaces. The Global Times - the newspaper of China's ruling Communist Party - reported mandatory testing was introduced for staff and all flights were cancelled as of 11pm on Sunday. It claims several cargo handlers and their close contacts tested positive for coronavirus. Pictures published by the newspaper show the same parking garage as in the videos, but have much more orderly queues. Read more Thousands herded into basement by hazmat staff at Shanghai airport after worker catches Covid From Brexit breaking news to HD movie trailers, The Sun newspaper brings you the latest news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: http://www.thesun.co.uk Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on Twitter:   / thesun   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139