Mainland Reports 27,899 New Covid-19 Cases
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2022-11-22 HKT 10:06
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China Tuesday reported 27,899 new local cases across the mainland, of which 2,145 were symptomatic and 25,754 were asymptomatic, up from 26,824 a day earlier.
Beijing accounted for much of the increase in cases, with authorities there reporting 274 symptomatic and 1,164 asymptomatic cases, compared with 154 symptomatic and 808 asymptomatic cases the previous day.
New cases in Guangzhou were relatively flat, with authorities reporting a total of 8,210 local cases – up just 29 from the previous day.
Authorities there have locked down the bustling district of Baiyun –home to around 3.7 million people. Public transit has been suspended, schools are shut, and residents are required to present a negative Covid test to leave their homes. The measures are meant to last until Friday. (Agencies)
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