As of May 20, 2026, there are no reported active cases or medium-risk areas in Chengdu, as the city has long since moved past the major outbreaks of previous years. While the city experienced significant waves and strict zero-COVID policies through late 2022, including localized lockdowns in districts like Youpindao and Arcadia, the Chinese government transitioned to a broad easing of restrictions in December 2022. By early 2023, most pandemic-era controls were lifted, and the virus became part of the general public health landscape rather than a cause for major societal disruption. Current health guidelines for residents and visitors still encourage standard hygiene practices, such as wearing masks in crowded areas and frequent handwashing, but the city operates normally without the mass testing or travel bans that characterized the peak of the pandemic. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation through health clinics and official channels, ensuring that any minor resurgences are handled without returning to the large-scale restrictions of the past.