Medical treatment in Shanghai has not been affected during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown as patients in critical or complicated conditions have received timely help at medical facilities.In one example, Xinhua Hospital said it treated an 84-year-old male with a history of liver cirrhosis, who was vomiting blood. The patient initially went to a local hospital but his condition didn't improve. The hospital contacted Dr Xu Leiming of Xinhua's endoscopy department for consultation.Xu suggested a hospital transfer as the patient's condition was very critical.