**Shanghai Reports 90% Drop in New COVID Cases, Beijing Says Outbreak ‘Generally Under Control’**
**Shanghai**
Shanghai reported a 90% drop in new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as authorities hailed the success of their strict lockdown measures and began to gradually ease restrictions.
The city, China’s financial hub, reported 1,049 new cases on Tuesday, down from a peak of over 27,000 daily infections in mid-April.
The easing of restrictions comes as Shanghai authorities say they have achieved .
