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(This text will likely be up to date often. It was final up to date on November 4, 2022. The COVID-19 information is as of 24:00 on the day gone by.)

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• November 4, 2022 – China recorded 757 new confirmed circumstances, of which 53 have been imported (15 in Fujian, 13 in Guangdong, 7 in Sichuan, 6 in Beijing, 3 in Jiangsu, 3 in Chongqing, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Hubei) and 704 have been domestically transmitted (239 in Interior Mongolia, 195 in Guangdong, 41 in Chongqing, 39 in Fujian, 32 in Beijing, 30 in Shanxi, 22 in Henan, 22 in Xinjiang, 15 in Sichuan, 11 in Heilongjiang, 11 in Shaanxi, 10 in Shandong, 10 in Hunan, 8 in Gansu, 5 in Yunnan, 3 in Jiangsu, 2 in Liaoning and a couple of in Guizhou, 2 in Ningxia, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Anhui, and 1 in Qinghai). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 3,288 new asymptomatic circumstances, of which 121 have been imported and three,167 have been domestically transmitted (525 in Interior Mongolia, 470 in Guangdong, 411 in Xinjiang, 392 in Hunan, 330 in Heilongjiang, 178 in Shanxi, 165 in Henan, 115 in Qinghai, 99 in Shandong, and 75 in Hubei, 73 in Gansu, 67 in Fujian, 55 in Hebei, 39 in Chongqing, 39 in Sichuan, 34 in Yunnan, 24 in Liaoning, 19 in Shaanxi, 11 in Jiangsu, 8 in Jilin, 6 in Beijing, 6 in Shanghai, 5 in Tianjin, 5 in Anhui, 5 in Tibet, 4 in Zhejiang, 3 in Guangxi, 3 in Ningxia, and 1 in Guizhou). There have been 25,860 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical supervision, of which 1,126 have been imported.
• As of 19:00, November 4, 2022, there have been 3,234 high-risk areas (19 in Beijing, 50 in Tianjin, 87 in Hebei, 164 in Shanxi, 270 in Interior Mongolia, 41 in Liaoning, 6 in Jilin, 443 in Heilongjiang, 5 in Jiangsu, 164 in Fujian, 127 in Shandong, 26 in Henan, 1 in Hubei, 284 in Hunan, 83 in Guangdong, 3 in Chongqing, 24 in Sichuan, 35 in Yunnan, 77 in Shaanxi, 11 in Gansu, 143 in Qinghai, 16 in Ningxia, and 1,155 in Xinjiang) and a couple of,374 medium-risk areas.
• BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to turn out to be accessible for international residents in China. Numerous media have reported that China will permit international residents in China to be inoculated with the German firm BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine, following a gathering between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Chinese language President Xi Jinping. Within the assembly, which was the primary in-person assembly between Xi Jinping and a German chief for the reason that COVID-19 pandemic and Olaf Scholz’s first go to to China as chancellor, the German chancellor additionally urged China to additionally lengthen the vaccine to Chinese language residents. This system will mark the primary international vaccine and the primary mRNA vaccine to be made accessible in China. BioNTech has beforehand reached an settlement with Shanghai Fosun Pharma to arrange a 50-50 three way partnership to supply and promote mRNA vaccines in China, however the vaccine has not but been accredited by Chinese language regulators to be used in China. A spokesperson for BioNTech instructed Reuters that the vaccine would initially be imported.
• Interior Mongolia and Henan provinces stated No to undifferentiated lockdown to revive vitality in cities: In a COVID-19-related assembly held on October 30, the Get together Secretary of Interior Mongolia Solar Shaocheng emphasised that the COVID-19 prevention measures needs to be adopted as exact as potential, Interior Mongolia Day by day reported. “The chance space needs to be outlined precisely to the constructing, and the entire neighborhood shouldn’t be sealed up due to one or two circumstances. The management and restriction shouldn’t be indiscriminate and countless in order that town can step by step get better vitality”, Solar stated. Henan Province main Wang Kai expressed comparable opinions throughout a COVID-19 prevention and management assembly held on October 31, 2022, accordingly to Henan Day by day.
• Metropolis of Nanjing imposes “non permanent management areas” following outbreak in freight yard. Nanjing, the provincial capital of Jiangsu province, has designated sure areas of town as “non permanent management areas” after a COVID-19 outbreak was found on the Yaohuamen Station freight yard in a northeastern suburb. A number of areas surrounding the station, together with the core space of the Nanjing Financial and Technological Improvement Zone, a serious manufacturing base, have been subjected to regulate measures from October 28 to November 2. As of October 27, 23 of Nanjing’s 24 new constructive circumstances had been traced to the freight yard. Residents within the impacted areas are required to remain at dwelling, whereas solely licensed automobiles will likely be permitted to drive on the roads. Eligible or “whitelisted” firms and factories are permitted to function underneath “closed loop” administration, the place staff are required to remain on-site.
• Shanghai Disneyland closes indefinitely from October 31. In keeping with a discover, Shanghai Disney Resort will shut Shanghai Disneyland, Disneytown, and Wishing Star Park from October 31 onward, with no date given for potential reopening. The theme parks are being closed with a view to adjust to native COVID-19 restrictions after a COVID-positive particular person had visited the park.
• Cities in China tighten controls to fight rising COVID-19 outbreaks. In an effort to cease spreading outbreaks, Chinese language cities from Wuhan (within the middle of the nation) to Xining (within the northwest) are stepping up COVID-19 restrictions, closing off buildings, and shutting down whole districts. As of October 27, 2022, the nation reported greater than 1,000 new circumstances nationwide for the third day in a row. Wuhan, the place the very first COVID-19 outbreak occurred in late 2019, reported 20 to 25 new circumstances each day this week. Native officers mandated that over 800,000 residents of 1 area stay at dwelling till October 30. The authorities stated that one of many COVID-19 circumstances was linked to the regional pork provide chain. Xining, the capital metropolis of Qinghai, can also be going through a resurgence of circumstances. As well being officers within the 2.5 million-person metropolis rushed to comprise a COVID-19 comeback after the week-long Nationwide Day vacation in early October, social media posts warned of meals shortages and value inflation for requirements.
• Guangzhou district suspends in-person education and dine-in. On October 24, 2022, 69 new circumstances have been reported in Haizhu, a district within the coronary heart of Guangzhou. To curb the brand new COVID-19 outbreak, the native authorities has applied the next measures: kindergartens, main and secondary faculty college students will attend lessons on-line; catering service models (together with beverage outlets, snack bars, breakfast outlets, and many others.) should droop dine-in actions, and solely present take-outs and in-store decide ups.
• Ningbo Port step by step recovers after ship site visitors hit by newest COVID-19 outbreak: After a COVID-19 outbreak was detected on October 13, 2022, and unfold to the Beilun space of the Ningbo Port, the world’s largest port was not put underneath lockdown, however a lower in productiveness was noticed, in response to world maritime analytics supplier Marine Site visitors. To keep up stability within the provide chain, the Ningbo authorities applied a sequence of measures to make sure easy motion of products to/from the port, together with working of two-way inexperienced channels, port passes, and white listing administration of container truck drivers. On October 18, the drivers’ attendance price elevated by 20 p.c as in comparison with the day gone by. This price elevated once more on October 19, 2022, by 30 p.c.
• China Airways to renew extra worldwide flights: With a purpose to implement the State Council’s necessities for an orderly enhance of worldwide passenger flights as quickly as potential, a number of airline firms in China have introduced the resumption or enhance within the variety of worldwide routes this month. Amongst them, China Jap Airways plans to extend its weekly worldwide routes to 42 and flights to 108 flights from October 30, 2022, up from 25 routes and 54 flights in mid-October. In November, China Jap Airways will proceed to renew and enhance its worldwide routes with Manila and Ho Chi Minh. China Southern Airways introduced that it could enhance its weekly worldwide flights from 71 to 86. Hainan Airways plans to extend worldwide flights between Chongqing and Rome to 2 every week from November 6, 2022. The official WeChat account of Air China additionally introduced that it could resume a number of worldwide routes. Spring Airways, for its half, stated on its official WeChat account on October 13 that it could begin working a number of routes with Hong Kong and Macao and different worldwide routes from October 14, 2022. Juneyao Airways additionally resumed or added some worldwide routes in October with Seoul and Osaka. These strikes are largely to reply the demand for enterprise journey and don’t imply that China will resume large-scale worldwide journey quickly, in response to the Caixin report. China has step by step eased COVID-19 prevention measures for worldwide vacationers over the previous few months. Nonetheless, the variety of each day cross-border flights is barely 5 p.c of that in 2019. 
• Yinchuan, Ningxia province implements categorized COVID-19 administration after three-day static administration: Ranging from October 17, 2022, Yinchuan shall implement totally different COVID-19 management measures based mostly on the danger stage of particular areas. Residents within the low-risk areas can go to work by holding a office paper certificates with the required data and promising they are going to solely journey between dwelling and office with out visiting different locations. They’re required to not collect, to not eat collectively, and to not take public transportation. Individuals who have to journey throughout town have to carry a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates from the final 48 hours.
• Beijing imposes stricter testing necessities for brand new arrivals. Beijing now requires individuals arriving in Beijing to bear self-isolation at dwelling for 3 days upon arrival and take two rounds of assessments throughout this era. The primary take a look at have to be taken inside 24 hours of arrival, and the second take a look at have to be taken after 48 hours and inside 72 hours of arrival. Folks coming into Beijing are additionally required to indicate a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at from the final 48 hours. As well as, quite a lot of town’s museums, together with the Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum, have issued a discover that they are going to refuse entry to any customer who has been outdoors of Beijing within the final seven days, per inspection of their journey code. Town has begun to ramp up COVID-19 prevention measures after a latest uptick in case numbers, having recorded seven high-risk areas and 7 medium-risk areas on October 13.
• China doubles down on zero-COVID coverage after hypothesis restrictions will ease in 2023. In an interview with CCTV, Head of the Nationwide Well being Fee’s professional group on epidemic management Liang Wannian reiterated the necessity to preserve zero-COVID, or “dynamic clearing”, in China as a result of at current, China “can not obtain a whole steadiness between the resistance of our well being system and viral ailments” and that lifting of restrictions “will result in a lot of infections, extreme sickness and dying” which might “result in a run on the medical system, which in flip will additional irritate individuals’s fears and have a higher impression on society and the economic system”. When requested a couple of potential timeline for return to regular life, he stated that “from a scientific viewpoint, it’s troublesome to obviously delineate a particular time interval”.
• Shanghai imposes new testing necessities for individuals arriving within the metropolis. As of October 10, all arrivals to town of Shanghai will likely be required to bear three days of nucleic acid assessments, together with one take a look at inside 24 hours of arrival. Those that don’t adjust to these necessities can have their journey code (随申吗) turned yellow. The announcement was made by the Director of the Municipal Large Knowledge Middle Shao Jun at a press convention on Shanghai’s COVID-19 pandemic management and comes after town recorded 3 new confirmed circumstances and 31 asymptomatic infections on Sunday, October 9. As of October 10, Shanghai has additionally recorded 1 high-risk space in Jiading District and 34 medium-risk areas throughout 11 districts.
• Journey out of Xinjiang has been halted as officers concede to failings in managing the unfold of latest circumstances.  Xinjiang has suspended all passenger prepare companies leaving the province to cease the unfold of COVID-19, as officers admit their insufficient actions have hampered makes an attempt to comprise the outbreak over the previous two months. The province vice-chairman has admitted failures together with low testing capability and lack of professionalism amongst workers who turned contaminated after mishandling samples. As of October 5, 2022, the province reported 91 new asymptomatic circumstances and recorded 54 high-risk and 25 medium-risk areas.
• Director of infectious illness division of CDC offers replace on COVID-19 circumstances earlier than the Nationwide Day vacation. At a press convention on September 29, Lei Zhenglong, director of the Division of Infectious Illness Prevention and Management of the Nationwide Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, acknowledged that the variety of each day COVID-19 circumstances had dropped considerably in September in comparison with August. At present, the principle outbreaks are concentrated in Tibet, Ningxia, Guizhou, and Heilongjiang, amongst a number of different provinces, with the Omicron variants BA.5 and BA.2.76 being the principle strains current within the outbreak. Furthermore, areas that had skilled comparatively extreme outbreaks, akin to Hainan and Xinjiang, have succeeded in bringing down case numbers considerably, whereas Tibet and Guizhou have introduced the outbreaks underneath management. The outbreaks in Ningxia and Heilongjiang, in the meantime, are nonetheless creating and the provinces are receiving assist from the central authorities to take care of the scenario.Forward of the week-long Nationwide Vacation, beginning on Saturday October 1, Lei Zhonglong additionally warned that the danger of additional unfold of the virus will enhance as individuals journey and go to associates and kin. That is regardless of the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) beforehand urging individuals to remain dwelling throughout the vacation interval with a view to stop the unfold of the virus.To this finish, Lei Zhonglong referred to as on all localities to “strengthen normalized prevention and management measures, information the orderly circulation of personnel, implement closed-loop administration measures for workers in high-risk positions, and do an excellent job within the vaccination service of latest coronavirus vaccines”.
• Hong Kong removes obligatory resort quarantine for worldwide arrivals, implements “0+3” coverage. From Monday, September 26 onwards, worldwide arrivals to Hong Kong will now not be required to bear three days of centralized resort quarantine and can as an alternative be permitted to bear three days of self-monitoring at dwelling. Passengers are nonetheless required to take a fast antigen COVID-19 take a look at previous to their departure and a PCR take a look at after arriving in Hong Kong. They may even not be permitted to go to any eating places or different indoor public areas and are required to bear testing throughout this era. As well as, Hong Kong residents who haven’t been vaccinated will likely be permitted to return to Hong Kong, and passengers transiting by way of Hong Kong will now not be required to have their temperature taken on the airport.
• China mulls reopening its border to some international vacationers: China’s Ministry of Tradition and Tourism has launched an publicity draft of the Measures for Border Tourism Administration, for public remark till September 29, 2022. In keeping with the publicity draft, China will encourage its border areas to create distinctive border tourism locations, specify that border tourism teams can flexibly select entry and exit ports, and take away preconditions, akin to border journey approval and a few entry and exit doc necessities. Some analysts imagine it’s a constructive signal that China will make it simpler for foreigners to enter the nation, although solely international vacationers as a part of tour teams can be allowed to go to particular border tourism websites. Extra particulars are but to be launched concerning points akin to whether or not such vacationers have to comply with China’s quarantine necessities for inbound vacationers.
• Journey.com says resort bookings are surpassing pre-pandemic ranges: In keeping with Cindy Xiaofan Wang, chief monetary officer at Journey.com, home China resort reservations made by way of Journey.com have rebounded shortly, surpassing pre-COVID ranges since late June. Additionally, same-city resort bookings grew by 30 p.c within the newest quarter as in comparison with 2019 ranges, Journey.com added. Nevertheless, the agency’s general income in Q2 2022 nonetheless recorded a 32 p.c decline YoY, seemingly because of the a number of COVID outbreaks and prolonged shutdowns.
• EU Chamber of Commerce in China doesn’t anticipate a full reopening of the Chinese language border till H2 2023: In keeping with the European Enterprise in China Place Paper 2022/2023 (Place Paper) launched by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the Chamber doesn’t anticipate a full reopening of the Chinese language border till the second half of 2023. Given the COVID-19 management measures and the assorted geopolitical tensions, an increasing number of European companies are taking the costly and inefficient route of making separate methods – one for China, and one for the remainder of the world, the paper stated. That stated, the European enterprise neighborhood nonetheless believes that China, because the world’s largest client items market, has vital progress potential and that its manufacturing base and world-class industrial clusters can be troublesome – if not not possible – to copy elsewhere. The Chamber advocates that China proceed the great market reforms, as it could be the best means for the nation to comprehend its financial potential and shortly rebuild investor confidence.
• NHC encourages individuals to remain put throughout the Nationwide Day vacation: The Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC), China’s well being authority, has inspired individuals to not go away their cities throughout the week-long Nationwide Day vacation that begins on October 1. Passengers who journey want to carry a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates from the latest 48 hours to take planes, high-speed trains, trains, inter-provincial long-distance passenger buses, inter-provincial passenger ships, and so forth. The well being code and a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at from the latest 72 hours will likely be required when checking into resorts and coming into crowded locations akin to vacationer points of interest. Development staff coming back from different provinces are required to have a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at from the latest 48 hours. For vital large-scale gathering actions akin to coaching, exhibition, and creative efficiency, contributors shall scan the code for registration and supply a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates from the latest 48 hours. These COVID-19 prevention and management measures will likely be applied till October 31, 2022.

• Chengdu exits full citywide lockdown. As of September 15, 2022, Chengdu has lifted its city-wide lockdown, with all districts remaining topic to stringent mobility restrictions after the newest outbreak is now underneath management. Chengdu, the capital of southwestern China’s Sichuan province, was shut down on September 1 after town found a number of COVID-19 circumstances, making it the most important Chinese language metropolis to be positioned underneath lockdown since Shanghai in April and Might.
• Chengdu extends lockdown indefinitely. In keeping with a discover from the Chengdu Pandemic Prevention and Management Headquarters, town will proceed to implement COVID-19 prevention measures throughout 16 of its districts and counties from September 8 onward with a view to cease the unfold of the present outbreak. No date was given for the lifting of restrictions. Residents within the affected districts will likely be required to stay at dwelling, Residents in high- and medium-risk areas (areas which have reported new constructive circumstances within the final seven and 14 days respectively) will have the ability to obtain items by way of supply solely, whereas one resident per family in low-risk areas (areas with no new reported circumstances within the final 14 days) will have the ability to go away as soon as each two days to buy groceries. All residents may even be required to bear common nucleic acid testing. The announcement comes as town recorded a complete of 1,175 confirmed symptomatic circumstances and 508 asymptomatic circumstances within the interval from August 12 to September 6, and an extra 57 symptomatic circumstances and 59 asymptomatic circumstances on September 7.
• Shenzhen begins to ease COVID-19 restrictions. On Monday, September 5, Shenzhen’s metropolis authorities introduced it could start a phased easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Streets and communities that discovered no community-level circumstances (circumstances discovered outdoors of the already quarantined inhabitants) between September 2 and 4 are permitted to ease the non permanent restrictions, whereas streets and communities that recorded community-level circumstances will likely be required to take care of restrictions for 3 days from the date the final constructive case was discovered. The areas that may ease restrictions will nonetheless be required to implement regular COVID-19 prevention measures, together with common nucleic acid testing, temperature checks, and face masks necessities.
• Chengdu underneath lockdown. As a number of the most populated and economically vital cities within the nation battle breakouts, the 21.2 million-person metropolis of Chengdu, within the Southwest Chinese language province of Sichuan, declared a lockdown and started 4 days of COVID-19 testing for the entire metropolis on September 1. With 157 reported circumstances, Chengdu is the most important metropolis to be locked down since Shanghai in April.
• Guangzhou and a number of other huge cities in China announce further restrictions. As of August 31, Guangzhou imposed further restrictions on quite a lot of districts which might be experiencing an increase in COVID-19 circumstances, becoming a member of Shenzhen and different main cities in tightening preventive measures. Authorities acknowledged that these new restrictions will final only some days.
• Huaqiangbei, the most important wholesale electronics market on the earth, closes for 4 days. An order has been issued to close down Huaqiangbei space in Shenzhen, China’s southern tech powerhouse, from Monday, August 29, by way of Thursday, September 1.
• China now not requires COVID take a look at data for worldwide arrivals from August 31, 2022: On Thursday, August 25, 2022, the Basic Administration of Customs launched a brand new well being declaration type for worldwide arrivals, which removes the requirement for guests to report their nucleic acid take a look at outcomes, their an infection standing, and vaccination dates. This ninth model of the well being declaration type will likely be applied ranging from August 31, 2022, and worldwide guests can report their well being standing on-line by filling out a type on the associated WeChat account or webpage. Some media interpret that with this replace, the present entry requirement, that’s, the requirement to have worldwide passengers have to take two PCR assessments for COVID-19 inside 48 hours of their departure, the second of which have to be inside 24 hours of their departure–will likely be lifted. Nevertheless, contemplating that China remains to be sticking to its dynamic zero-COVID technique, we suggest that worldwide vacationers double-check with their flight firms for additional data.
• Pfizer to make Paxlovid with the native partnership: Pfizer entered right into a partnership settlement with Chinese language drugmaker Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co.Ltd to fabricate the COVID-19 capsule Paxlovid in China. The partnership settlement is non-exclusive. Underneath the settlement, Huahai Pharmaceutical will produce Paxovid in China for 5 years.
• Overseas APEC holders and international college students with legitimate residence permits can enter China with out making use of for brand new visas.  Efficient from August 24, 2022, foreigners who maintain a sound APEC card to conduct enterprise in China and international college students with a sound residence allow for research functions can enter China with out making use of for a brand new visa, as per the announcement of the Chinese language embassies in varied nations. As well as, China may even resume accepting Examine X1-Visa purposes from foreigners making use of to check in China for greater than 180 days. Please seek the advice of the respective embassy web site of  Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Palestine, Bahrain, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Qatar, Italy, Eire, the UK, Sweden, Montenegro, Malta, Algeria, South Africa, Rwanda, Liberia, Zambia, Tanzania, Mexico, Canada, Cuba, Brazil for additional clarification. The Chinese language embassy in India has additionally up to date the “Software Procedures and Materials Necessities of China Visa”, to be applied beginning August 24, 2022.
• Yiwu lifted static administration: Ranging from 0:00, August 21, 2022, the entire Yiwu metropolis has been lifted from ‘static administration’ — apart from a number of areas which have recorded  COVID-19 circumstances. Nevertheless, operations at some offline venues will proceed to be suspended, together with theater, KTV, Web cafe, recreation corridor, gymnasium, cinema, bar, chess room, billiard room, toilet, foot toilet, magnificence salon (besides barber store), teahouse, cafe, board recreation corridor, SPA store, confinement service middle, off-campus coaching establishments, and so forth. Dine-in facility in eating places remains to be prohibited.
• A number of cities are topic to static administration: Amid the latest COVID-19 flare-ups, a number of cities have been put underneath non permanent static administration ranging from August 14, 2022, together with Wuchuan county in Interior Mongolia (3 days),  cha you hou qi underneath Ulanqab metropolis of Interior Mongolia (3 days), Shigatse in Tibet (an extension of seven days to August 21),  central districts of Yingtan metropolis in Jiangxi (3 days), Guixi metropolis in Jiangxi (3 days), Hainan (an extension of two days to August 16). Furthermore, Yi wu, Zhejiang province lifted the static administration measures for Chian city and Chengxi road, whereas the remainder streets and cities are nonetheless topic to static administration.
• Dunhuang Metropolis to implement static administration for twenty-four hours: Ranging from 15:00, August 13, 2022, Dunhuang Metropolis in China’s northwestern Gansu Province, recognized for the Mogao Caves, will likely be put underneath static administration for twenty-four hours.
• In China, tenting and out of doors actions are booming. The recognition of tenting displays a long-term rise in curiosity in out of doors sports activities and actions, in addition to a development towards short-haul and native journey pushed by the pandemic. Learn extra about how traders can faucet into the assorted associated market segments: Tenting and Out of doors Exercise – Tapping into China’s Hottest New Journey Pattern
• The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impression Chinese language tourism, extra so due to the nation’s zero-Covid coverage. New developments have emerged – which have seen a surge in home tourism and altering journey preferences amongst varied demographic classes. Learn extra about how China’s indigenous tourism market is diversifying in our China Briefing Article: Tourism in China: 2022 Developments and Funding Alternatives
• Yiwu Metropolis to implement non permanent whole-region static administration for 3 days: From 8:00 am, August 11, 2022, Yiwu, japanese China export hub and commodity middle, will implement non permanent static administration measures for 3 days to curb the latest COVID-19 flare-ups.
• Urumqi key city areas to implement non permanent static administration for five days: From 8:00 am, August 10, 2022, Urumqi Tianshan District, Shaybak District, Shuimogou District, Excessive-tech Zone (new city district), Jingkai District (Toutunhe District), and Midong District will implement non permanent static administration measures, and the time is tentatively set for 5 days. Throughout this era, individuals can go away Urumpi by holding a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates from the final 24 hours and a inexperienced Well being Code.
• Vacationers stranded in Hainan will likely be organized to return in batches: Ranging from August 9, 2022, Hainan will prepare for stranded vacationers to depart the island in an orderly method. In cities and counties (districts) that don’t have any constructive circumstances, group vacationers whose journey group and resort discovered no constructive circumstances up to now 7 days, or particular person vacationers who haven’t developed medical signs akin to fever, dry cough, lack of scent, and muscle soreness– up to now 3 days – can return by displaying two detrimental nucleic acid certificates from the final 48 hours (that’s, take a look at taken as soon as a day).
• In low-risk areas, group vacationers whose journey group and resort discovered no constructive circumstances up to now 7 days, or particular person vacationers who haven’t developed medical signs akin to fever, dry cough, lack of scent, and muscle soreness -in the previous 3 days – can return by displaying two detrimental nucleic acid certificates from the latest 72 hours (that’s, take a look at taken as soon as a day).
• Vacationers in medium-risk or high-risk areas can solely return after the realm turns into a low-risk space. Confirmed circumstances, shut contacts of confirmed circumstances, and shut contacts of shut contacts can not go away the island.
• On a voluntary foundation, precedence will likely be given to particular teams with medical wants, the aged, youngsters, pregnant girls, and their escorts.
• After 900 days of virtually zero COVID-19 circumstances, Tibet is going through new clusters. As of August 9, 2022, Tibet has recorded some new circumstances which led the authorities to roll out mass testing. Gatherings and public actions have been suspended within the two largest cities of Lhasa and Shigatse, whereas the principle leisure and non secular venues, together with the well-known Potala Palace, have additionally been closed down.
• Hainan to shut off extra areas. China’s island province of Hainan, whose economic system is extremely depending on tourism, reportedly continued to close down extra areas on August 8, 2022, because it faces its largest COVID-19 outbreak, having had significantly low an infection charges for the reason that starting of the pandemic in comparison with different Chinese language provinces. The island has already reported greater than 1,400 domestically transmitted circumstances this month, a steep enhance in comparison with the mere two circumstances reported final 12 months.
• Shanghai to carry quarantine mandate for these arriving from Macao. Folks touring from Macao to Shanghai will now not be required to comply with the “7+3” quarantine rule. As a substitute, inbound vacationers from Macao should full two rounds of nucleic acid assessments inside 3 days from their arrival, and keep away from gathering in crowded public areas inside the first 7 days from their arrival. On the similar time, vacationers may even must report their arrival to the respective village committee and residence unit (or to the resort the place they are going to reside) inside the first 12 hours of their arrival.
• Hong Kong has lowered quarantine time for international vacationers. Hong Kong has lowered the size of resort quarantine for international guests to three days, adopted by 4 days of “at-home medical remark.” The system went into impact on August 7, 2022. Inbound vacationers will spend 3 days quarantined in a resort. Their well being code will flip yellow as they go away the resort and can lastly flip inexperienced simply after the 4 days of at-home monitoring have handed. As reported by the South China Morning Submit, individuals arriving in Hong Kong will have the ability to use public transportation, journey to work, and store at markets and malls even with their yellow code so long as they persistently present detrimental antigen take a look at outcomes from days 4 to 7 of their arrival.
• Sanya, Hainan ramps up COVID-19 containment measures in sure districts. From 00:00 (midnight), August 4, Sanya, Hainan (besides the Haitang Bay space, Yalong Bay space, and Yucai Ecological Zone) will impose a city-wide lockdown, requiring residents to remain at dwelling and obtain door-to-door companies. Folks will likely be required to indicate a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at from the earlier 24 hours or a document of a take a look at taken plus a detrimental take a look at outcome from the day gone by to enter firm buildings, public areas, and housing communities. Residents will likely be issued with one to 2 entry/exit passes per family, which they have to carry to depart their housing neighborhood. They’re permitted to depart to purchase groceries as soon as each two days. All non-essential staff will likely be required to earn a living from home the place potential. Vacationers looking for to depart town will likely be required to indicate a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at from the final 48 hours and a document of a take a look at taken within the final 24 hours. The lockdown measures have been put into place after Sanya recorded a complete of 72 symptomatic circumstances and one asymptomatic case within the interval from August 1 to 12:00 (noon), August 4.
• Minquan County, Henan points all residents in medium and high-risk areas with yellow and purple codes. On the night of August 3, Minquan Nation of Shangqiu metropolis in Henan province issued a discover stating that the well being codes of all residents in 7 high-risk areas will likely be turned purple and 12 medium-risk areas will likely be turned yellow. Crimson and yellow well being codes are assigned to individuals residing in high-risk areas and people recognized as being shut contacts of individuals with COVID-19, limiting their motion and entry to sure public buildings and areas. Authorities have clarified that the yellow code solely applies to the native well being code, and won’t have an effect on well being codes of different areas, enabling these with yellow well being codes who’ve traveled outdoors of the county to nonetheless transfer round freely. The measures have been put into place after the county recorded 38 new COVID-19 circumstances on August 2, 29 of which have been asymptomatic, and 9 have been confirmed symptomatic circumstances.
• China takes additional steps to implement inter-regional recognition of COVID-19 assessments. A number of cities in China have begun to implement inter-regional recognition of COVID-19 assessments inside their native well being codes after a authorities push for nationwide recognition of native COVID-19 assessments. On July 30, Beijing’s native well being code referred to as the “Well being Package” (北京健康宝) was up to date with an choice to import nucleic acid take a look at outcomes from different cities and areas, whereas the Shanghai well being code (随身吗) has enabled a “Yangtze River Delta area nucleic acid take a look at recognition” mechanism in order that consumer can sync take a look at outcomes taken in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces. On July 29, the State Council issued a discover calling for cities and provinces to implement inter-regional recognition of COVID-19 assessments with a view to facilitate journey whereas sustaining COVID-19 prevention measures. The discover acknowledged that legitimate nucleic acid assessments obtained by way of the State Council mini-program, the nationwide authorities service platform, totally different provinces’ well being codes, the web sites or apps of testing facilities, and paper nucleic acid take a look at outcomes have to be acknowledged by all localities and that it’s strictly prohibited to refuse entry to vacationers on the grounds that the take a look at can’t be obtained by way of the native well being code or has not been taken domestically.
• Politburo signifies China will stick with “zero-COVID” coverage for foreseeable future. The 25-member Politburo indicated in a month-to-month assembly on Thursday, July 28, that China will preserve its “zero-COVID” coverage even when it means hindering the economic system within the brief time period. In keeping with a readout of the assembly, writing that “we have to be steadfast in putting the significance on the individuals and life above all else, adhere to exterior protection in opposition to imported circumstances, inner protection in opposition to a rebound in circumstances, and cling to the dynamic clearing technique.” It additionally acknowledged that “when an outbreak happens, we should instantly and strictly stop and management it” and that “we should not calm down and tire of the battle”. On the economic system, the Politburo appeared to de-emphasize the GDP goal of “round 5.5 p.c” progress, emphasizing the necessity to “consolidate financial restoration, deal with stabilizing employment and costs, preserve the economic system working inside an inexpensive vary, and try to realize the very best outcomes.” Analysts have inferred that the statements imply China will preserve the present COVID-19 measures and insurance policies till a minimum of the twentieth Nationwide Congress this fall, and probably into 2023.
• September 8, 2022 – China recorded 280 new confirmed circumstances, of which 39 have been imported (8 in Fujian, 7 in Shanghai, 6 in Beijing, 6 in Guangdong, 3 in Shandong, 3 in Yunnan, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Chongqing, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 241 have been domestically transmitted (69 in Sichuan, 67 in Interior Mongolia, 27 in Guangdong, 18 in Tibet, 15 in Shandong, 8 in Guangxi, 7 in Beijing, 6 in Heilongjiang, 4 in Guizhou, 4 in Yunnan, 3 in Liaoning, 3 in Shanghai, 2 in Jiangxi, 2 in Hainan, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Henan, 1 in Shaanxi, 1 in Qinghai, and 1 case in Xinjiang). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 1,159 new asymptomatic infections, of which 66 have been imported and 1,093 have been domestically transmitted (388 in Tibet, 104 in Heilongjiang, 95 in Sichuan, 77 in Shandong, 71 in Liaoning, 64 in Guangxi, 63 in Interior Mongolia, 57 in Jiangxi, 56 in Qinghai, and 28 in Xinjiang, 16 in Guizhou, 12 in Hubei, 12 in Guangdong, 11 in Henan, 10 in Shanghai, 6 in Jilin, 5 in Gansu, 4 in Shaanxi, 3 in Beijing, 3 in Fujian, 3 in Hainan, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Yunnan, and 1 in Jiangsu). There have been 24,698 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical supervision, of which 689 have been imported.
• As of 15:00, September 8, 2022, China recorded 1,503 high-risk areas (2 in Beijing, 16 in Tianjin, 2 in Hebei, 42 in Interior Mongolia, 9 in Liaoning, 22 in Jilin, 257 in Heilongjiang, 6 in Shanghai, 1 in Jiangsu, 3 in Anhui, 42 in Jiangxi, 44 in Shandong, 5 in Henan, 1 in Hubei, 111 in Guangdong, 5 in Guangxi, 55 in Hainan, 251 in Sichuan, 16 in Guizhou, 374 in Tibet, 5 in Shaanxi, 84 in Qinghai, 149 in Xinjiang, and 1 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps) and 1,663 medium-risk areas.
• September 7, 2022 – China recorded 380 new confirmed circumstances, of which 57 have been imported (19 in Guangdong, 12 in Shanghai, 7 in Fujian, 4 in Beijing, 4 in Tianjin, 4 in Sichuan, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Heilongjiang, and 1 in Hunan) and 323 have been domestically transmitted (85 in Sichuan, 76 in Tibet, 57 in Interior Mongolia, 42 in Guangdong, 14 in Beijing, 14 in Heilongjiang, 13 in Hainan, 12 in Shandong, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Jiangxi, 2 in Xinjiang, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Guizhou. 1 case, 1 case in Shaanxi, and 1 case in Qinghai). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 1,315 new asymptomatic infections, of which 68 have been imported and 1,247 have been domestically transmitted (389 in Tibet, 179 in Heilongjiang, 106 in Qinghai, 81 in Interior Mongolia, 80 in Shandong, 77 in Liaoning, 72 in Sichuan, 68 in Guangxi, 58 in Jiangxi, 29 in Guizhou, 29 in Xinjiang, 18 in Guangdong, 14 in Henan, 12 in Shaanxi, 7 in Tianjin, 7 in Hubei, 6 in Jilin, 6 in Hainan, 6 in Gansu, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Anhui). There have been 24,868 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 705 have been imported.
• As of 15:00, September 7, 2022, China recorded 1,689 high-risk areas (9 in Beijing, 32 in Tianjin, 2 in Hebei, 43 in Interior Mongolia, 9 in Liaoning, 39 in Jilin, 247 in Heilongjiang, 4 in Shanghai, 1 in Jiangsu, 3 in Anhui, 42 in Jiangxi, 39 in Shandong, 7 in Henan, 1 in Hubei, 120 in Guangdong, 4 in Guangxi, 77 in Hainan, 276 in Sichuan, 15 in Guizhou, 431 in Tibet, 9 in Shaanxi, 133 in Qinghai, 145 in Xinjiang, and 1 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps) and 1,795 medium-risk areas.
• September 6, 2022 – China recorded 310 new confirmed circumstances, of which 46 have been imported (16 in Guangdong, 12 in Fujian, 4 in Beijing, 3 in Shanghai, 3 in Shandong, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 264 have been domestically transmitted (68 in Sichuan, 52 in Tibet, 43 in Guangdong, 39 in Interior Mongolia, 30 in Hainan, 7 in Heilongjiang, 4 in Jiangxi, 4 in Xinjiang, 3 in Hebei, 3 in Jilin and a couple of in Liaoning, 2 in Shandong, 2 in Shaanxi, 2 in Qinghai, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Guangxi). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 1,300 new asymptomatic infections, of which 65 have been imported and 1,235 have been domestically transmitted (453 in Tibet, 148 in Heilongjiang, 93 in Qinghai, 89 in Liaoning, 70 in Jiangxi, 70 in Sichuan, 69 in Interior Mongolia, 63 in Shandong, 32 in Xinjiang, 28 in Guangxi, 20 in Henan, 19 in Jilin, 17 in Guangdong, and 1 in Hubei). There have been 24,593 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 733 have been imported.
• As of 15:00, September 6, 2022, China recorded 1,849 high-risk areas (7 in Beijing, 50 in Tianjin, 15 in Hebei, 26 in Interior Mongolia, 12 in Liaoning, 39 in Jilin, 248 in Heilongjiang, 3 in Shanghai, 1 in Jiangsu, 3 in Anhui, 39 in Jiangxi, 31 in Shandong, 10 in Henan, 1 in Hubei, 149 in Guangdong, 105 in Hainan, 4 in Chongqing, 312 in Sichuan, 15 in Guizhou, 493 in Tibet, 7 in Shaanxi, 133 in Qinghai, 145 in Xinjiang, and 1 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps) and 1,796 medium-risk areas.
• September 5, 2022 – China recorded 349 new confirmed circumstances, of which 46 have been imported (20 in Guangdong, 9 in Fujian, 5 in Shanghai, 3 in Beijing, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Tianjin, and 1 in Heilongjiang) and 303 have been domestically transmitted (105 in Sichuan, 64 in Tibet, 63 in Guangdong, 14 in Interior Mongolia, 14 in Hainan, 13 in Liaoning, 5 in Shandong, 4 in Heilongjiang, 4 in Jiangxi, 4 in Qinghai, 3 in Henan, and three in Tianjin). 2 circumstances, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Shaanxi, 1 case in Guizhou, 1 case in Xinjiang). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 1,317 new asymptomatic infections, of which 68 have been imported and 1,249 have been domestically transmitted (452 in Tibet, 162 in Heilongjiang, 95 in Qinghai, 93 in Liaoning, 80 in Sichuan, 72 in Jiangxi, 52 in Shandong, 29 in Xinjiang, 26 in Jilin, 26 in Guangdong, 25 in Guizhou, 24 in Henan, 18 in Hubei, 17 in Guangxi, 16 in Hainan, 13 in Hebei, 13 in Anhui, 12 in Tianjin, 12 in Gansu, 7 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Shaanxi, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 24,250 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 759 have been imported.
• As of 16:00, September 5, 2022, China recorded 2,006 high-risk areas (7 in Beijing, 65 in Tianjin, 52 in Hebei, 11 in Liaoning, 37 in Jilin, 218 in Heilongjiang, 3 in Shanghai, 1 in Jiangsu, 39 in Jiangxi, 26 in Shandong, 17 in Henan, 1 in Hubei, 148 in Guangdong, 128 in Hainan, 4 in Chongqing, 313 in Sichuan, 12 in Guizhou, 550 in Tibet, 59 in Shaanxi, 1 in Gansu, 130 in Qinghai, 155 in Xinjiang, and 1 within the Xinjiang Development and Manufacturing Corps) and 1,711 medium-risk areas.
• September 4, 2022 – China recorded 384 new confirmed circumstances, of which 70 have been imported (18 in Guangdong, 12 in Fujian, 9 in Shanghai, 6 in Beijing, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Heilongjiang, 4 in Sichuan, 4 in Shaanxi, 3 in Tianjin, 2 in Henan, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Shandong) and 314 have been domestically transmitted (98 in Sichuan, 79 in Guangdong, 51 in Tibet, 24 in Hainan, 11 in Liaoning, 11 in Jilin, 10 in Interior Mongolia, 8 in Qinghai, 4 in Heilongjiang, 3 in Tianjin, 3 in Guizhou, 2 in Hebei, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Hunan, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Shaanxi|). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 1,464 new asymptomatic infections, of which 105 have been imported circumstances and 1,359 have been domestically transmitted (505 in Tibet, 131 in Qinghai, 113 in Liaoning, 93 in Heilongjiang, 88 in Sichuan, 81 in Jilin, 78 in Shandong, 55 in Jiangxi, 33 in Xinjiang, 33 in Guangdong, 21 in Hainan, 19 in Tianjin, 18 in Guangxi, 17 in Henan, 16 in Hubei, 16 in Gansu, 15 in Hebei, 12 in Guizhou, 10 in Interior Mongolia, 8 in Shaanxi, 3 in Zhejiang, 2 in Hunan, and 1 in Chongqing). There have been 24,079 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 792 have been imported.
• September 3, 2022 – China recorded 502 new confirmed circumstances, of which 62 have been imported ( 17 in Guangdong, 12 in Shanghai, 11 in Fujian, 7 in Beijing, 4 in Sichuan, 4 in Yunnan, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Henan) and 440 have been domestically transmitted (128 in Sichuan, 67 in Heilongjiang, 65 in Guangdong, 65 in Tibet, 40 in Hainan, 13 in Henan, 8 in Liaoning, 8 in Shandong, 8 in Shaanxi, 6 in Chongqing, 5 in Qinghai, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Zhejiang, 4 in Guizhou, 3 in Tianjin, 3 in Jilin, 2 in Hebei, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Shanghai, and 1 in Xinjiang). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 1,486 new asymptomatic infections, of which 107 have been improted and 1,379 have been domestically transmitted (524 in Tibet, 168 in Heilongjiang, 116 in Liaoning, 104 in Qinghai, 75 in Shandong, 74 in Sichuan, 40 in Henan, 40 in Guangdong, 35 in Xinjiang, 30 in Jilin, 29 in Hainan, 25 in Hubei, 24 in Gansu, and 23 in Jiangxi). There have been 24,029 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 769 have been imported.
• September 2, 2022 – China recorded 373 new confirmed circumstances, of which 55 have been imported (17 in Fujian, 16 in Guangdong, 9 in Sichuan, 7 in Shanghai, 2 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Jilin, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Zhejiang), and 318 have been domestically transmitted (128 in Sichuan, 55 in Guangdong, 46 in Tibet, 27 in Hainan, 11 in Heilongjiang, 8 in Chongqing, 8 in Shaanxi, 5 in Qinghai, 4 in Hebei, 4 in Shandong, 4 in Henan, 4 in Xinjiang, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Zhejiang, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Jilin, 1 in Shanghai and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 1,665 new asymptomatic infections, of which 98 have been imported and 1,567 have been domestically transmitted (575 in Tibet, 207 in Heilongjiang, 125 in Qinghai, 114 in Liaoning, 77 in Sichuan, 75 in Hainan, 53 circumstances in Shandong, 46 in Henan, 42 in Gansu, 41 in Guangdong, 40 in Jilin, 34 in Xinjiang, 32 in Tianjin, 32 in Hebei, 24 circumstances in Jiangxi, 20 in Hubei and eight in Guangxi, 6 in Interior Mongolia, 5 in Shaanxi, 3 in Zhejiang, 3 in Guizhou, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Chongqing, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 24,226 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 755 have been imported.
• As of 11:00, September 2, 2022, China recorded 1,998 high-risk areas (6 in Beijing, 79 in Tianjin, 60 in Hebei, 9 in Interior Mongolia, 9 in Liaoning, 1 in Jilin, 77 in Heilongjiang, 5 in Shanghai, 3 in Jiangsu, 2 in Anhui, 29 in Jiangxi, 2 in Shandong, 50 in Henan, 1 in Hubei, 100 in Guangdong, 167 in Hainan, 14 in Chongqing, 277 in Sichuan, 690 in Tibet, 72 in Shaanxi, 26 in Gansu Province, 126 in Qinghai Province, 192 in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Area, and 1 in Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps) and 1,418 medium-risk areas.
• NMPA approves a domestically made HIV drug for treating COVID-19 sufferers: On Monday, July 25, 2022, the Nationwide Medical Merchandise Administration (NMPA), China’s drug regulator, gave its approval on increasing the usage of a drug that had initially been accredited for treating HIV-1 infections in 2021 and which may now be used to deal with COVID-19 infections.  The drug, Azvudine, was produced by Zhengzhou-based Real Biotech. Azudine is acknowledged much less efficient however less expensive than Paxlovid, the one different drug accessible in China to deal with COVID-19 sufferers with extreme signs. The regulatory approval course of took solely round two weeks. Analysts believed that the expedited course of demonstrates China’s eagerness to discover a means out of the COVID-19 dilemma–defending individuals’s well being and life whereas not dampening the economic system an excessive amount of.
• China eliminated the PU letter requirement for enterprise and customer visas for German candidates. On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, the Chinese language Embassy in Germany introduced on its web site (hyperlink in German) that German candidates will now not be required to submit a PU letter, an invite letter issued by the Chinese language authorities, with a view to apply for an M enterprise visa or F non-commercial go to visa. The scope of enterprise functions for the appliance for an M enterprise visa consists of enterprise and commerce, training, science and expertise, and sports activities and tradition, amongst others, in response to the discover. The transfer alerts additional easing of restrictions on international journey and entry into China and can facilitate journey for German businesspeople and visits by the management of German firms.
• Jiangxia District of Wuhan Metropolis to implement a 3-day lockdown. Ranging from 4:00 am, July 27, 2022, virtually a million residents of Jiangxia District in a suburb of Wuhan have been put underneath a brief lockdown for 3 days, after 4 asymptomatic COVID-19 circumstances have been reported.
• Outbreaks within the Beihai Metropolis of Guangxi Province eased. In a press convention held on July 27, 2022, the Beihai authorities introduced that the epidemic prevention and management scenario in Beihai Metropolis has step by step improved after a battle of greater than half a month, and a few counties and districts have achieved zero or virtually zero neighborhood stage unfold. Beihai shall proceed to hold out nucleic acid screening in the entire space of Haicheng District and key areas of Yinhai District.
• Shenzhen orders huge companies to implement 7-day closed-loop administration: It’s reported that Shenzhen has instructed round 100 main firms, together with BYD, Foxconn, Huawei Applied sciences, SMIC, DJI, and ZTE, to arrange a closed-loop system for every week — ranging from July 24, 2022. It’s the second time that main firms have been requested to reduce entry and exit in 2022: the primary time was in March this 12 months. Nevertheless, what’s totally different from the March closed-loop administration is that the state of the provision chain and exports look like steady, at current.
• China’s state and social gathering leaders have all been vaccinated with domestically made COVID-19 pictures. In a press convention held on July 23, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) disclosed this data to reveal that China’s COVID-19 vaccines are secure and efficient. This is without doubt one of the latest efforts that China has made to ease public issues in regards to the security of the domestically developed COVID-19 vaccines and encourage the aged to get the COVID-19 vaccination and the booster. As of July 23, 2022, 89.7 p.c of individuals have been totally vaccinated in opposition to the COVID-19 virus, amongst which 71.7 p.c obtained booster pictures. Nevertheless, amongst aged individuals above 80, solely 61 p.c have been totally vaccinated.
• The quarantine interval is likely to be shortened to three days. Chinese language well being authorities confirmed that the federal government is contemplating whether or not to additional cut back the quarantine interval to three days and introduce extra particular measures to optimize the nation’s COVID-19 response. 
• Beihai (Guangxi) opens two makeshift hospitals. As of 24:00 on July 19, 2022, Beihai Metropolis recorded 992 native infections, of which 223 have been symptomatic circumstances and 769 asymptomatic ones. The primary makeshift hospital started operations on July 18, 2022. A second makeshift hospital with a capability of 626 beds was opened the next day. Different cities in Guangxi province, together with Fangchenggang, Nanning, and Chongzuo, have additionally reported a number of constructive circumstances.
• On July 19, 2022, Anhui province recorded 83 new circumstances. Most circumstances are associated to an outbreak in Huaiyuan County, within the metropolis of Bengbu. As of midday on July 19, 2022, Huaiyuan County had carried out 5 consecutive rounds of nucleic acid testing. Native authorities have additionally corrected the “unscientific conduct” in the usage of peracetic acid to spray and disinfect city roads for the earlier seven days.
• Mass testing in Tianjin. On July 19, 2022, Tianjin carried out in depth testing across the metropolis and found 14 native constructive circumstances.
• New guidelines for normalised nucleic acid testing in Shanghai. On July 19, town reported 15 new circumstances. In keeping with a press release made by Shanghai’s anti-epidemic professional workforce, the newest COVID-19 infections are linked to an authentic transmission, which occurred on the Putuo district karaoke bar. 23,000 shut contacts and 50,000 further ones have been recognized and quarantined. In an effort to cease any viral neighborhood unfold, Shanghai is finishing up in depth testing in 9 of town’s districts (Huangpu, Xuhui, Changning, Jing’an, Putuo, Hongkou, Yangpu, Minhang, and Baoshan) in addition to different smaller areas. Normalized nucleic acid testing facilities in Shanghai will proceed to supply free testing companies till August 31, whereas residents should take nucleic acid assessments a minimum of as soon as every week till August 31.
• Over the weekend, China’s COVID-19 scenario has worsened with new native outbreaks spreading. With over 1,100 new circumstances recorded over the weekend, the outbreaks in Guangxi and in Gansu have brought about infections to succeed in their highest quantity countrywide in additional than seven weeks. The variety of domestically transmitted circumstances in over 20 provinces throughout the previous week has greater than doubled since June.
• Beihai, a coastal metropolis within the Guangxi province of southern China, has turn out to be the brand new COVID-19 hotspot, with over 560 circumstances discovered up to now week. With many rounds of mass testing underway, town has shut down a minimum of two districts, together with the well-known Weizhou island, and is requesting that folks there stay at dwelling. The restrictions have left virtually 2,000 vacationers caught within the resort city.
• Given the variety of circumstances, town of Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province, will additional lengthen the lockdown for many of its districts till July 24, 2022. With a inhabitants of over 4 million, Lanzhou recorded 152 circumstances on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
• Chengdu has taken further measures, closing leisure venues in six districts and proscribing journey for six days beginning on Sunday, 17 July 2022. By Monday, July 18, 2022, 19 new circumstances have been discovered within the metropolis.
• On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Shanghai reported 17 new circumstances, as town prepares to conduct a widespread testing effort over the course of three days beginning on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in 9 of its 16 districts.
• Xi’an and Wuxi, a serious enterprise middle in China’s Jiangsu province, each withdrew their “seven-days of management measures”, and resumed dine-in companies beginning July 15, 2022.
• Elsewhere, the lockdown within the metropolis of Wugang, on the coronary heart of iron and metal manufacturing within the Henan province’, was extended till July 18, 2022. As of that date, nevertheless, authorities haven’t but acknowledged whether or not the restrictions will likely be loosened.
• China’s “zero-COVID“technique is coming into a brand new stage. China’s zero-COVID coverage, often known as “dynamic clearing”, goals to maintain constructive circumstances on the neighborhood stage to a minimal by way of measures akin to native lockdowns, journey restrictions, widespread testing, and centralized quarantine of people who take a look at constructive, is step by step turning into much less stringent. Key modifications embody shorter quarantine occasions, changes to the definition of “medium” and “high-risk” areas to allow faster reopening and shorter lockdowns, and the implementation of “normalized” testing to allow residents to shortly and simply get COVID-19 assessments at make-shift testing stations throughout cities and cities. A brand new prevention plan launched from the provincial authorities of Henan referred to as the “Pandemic Prevention Plan 3.0”, is emblematic of this alteration. The plan makes a sequence of changes to earlier insurance policies, together with shortening quarantine occasions for individuals arriving from medium and high-risk areas, shortening the quarantine interval for worldwide arrivals from 14 to seven days, and shortening the interval wherein a neighborhood is assessed as “high-risk” to seven days for the reason that final COVID-19 an infection was found, fairly than 14 days. The goal of this plan is to take care of COVID-19 circumstances as near zero as potential whereas minimizing disruption to the final inhabitants and economic system, whereas additionally adapting to the Omicron variant, which is extra infectious however has a shorter incubation interval.
• Shanghai to hold out two rounds of testing for all residents in affected areas. From July 12 to 14, all residents dwelling in areas which have had constructive circumstances in Huangpu District, Xuhui District, Changning District, Jing’an District, Putuo District, Hongkou District, Yangpu District, Minhang District, Baoshan District will likely be required to bear two rounds of COVID-19 testing with a minimal of 24 hours between every take a look at. The transfer comes as Shanghai has recorded an uptick in circumstances in latest weeks, resulting in localized short-term lockdowns of affected areas.
• Lanzhou, Gansu implements one week “silent interval” to curb neighborhood unfold. Lanzhou, the provincial capital of Gansu in northwestern China, will droop public leisure and catering companies for one week beginning on July 11 in Chengguan, Qilihe, Xigu, and Anning districts, which have recorded new symptomatic and asymptomatic circumstances within the final week. Kindergarten, main, and center faculty college students have been allowed to interrupt up for the summer season vacation early, whereas excessive faculties will stay open underneath closed-loop administration.
• Beijing rolls again the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. At a press convention on July 6, 2022, Beijing launched a vaccine mandate – ranging from July 11, 2022, individuals coming into leisure and academic services for seniors and offline venues together with coaching facilities, libraries, museums, cinemas, artwork galleries, gyms, stadiums, and efficiency facilities in Beijing, might want to present proof of vaccination, besides those that are usually not appropriate to be vaccinated. This announcement got here after three highly-transmissible Omicron BA.5.2 subvariant circumstances had been recorded within the metropolis on Tuesday. Nevertheless, the mandate stirred up worries amongst residents. Amid rising issues, on Thursday, July 7, Beijing rolled again the mandate and promised the COVID-19 vaccination administration in China will stick with the knowledgeable, consented, and voluntary rules. Folks can proceed to enter public venues by displaying a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at from the latest 72 hours, in response to the report of Beijing Day by day.
• Beijing relaxed journey curbs. On the July 6 press convention held on July 6, 2022, Beijing launched relaxed restrictions on home inbound vacationers. Beforehand, residents from county-level localities the place there have been COVID circumstances up to now 14 days weren’t allowed to enter Beijing. This threshold was lowered to 7 days. In the meantime, there will likely be now not journey restrictions on residents from different county-level localities of the prefecture-level metropolis the place COVID-19 circumstances have been reported within the final 7 days.
• Xi’an, Shaanxi to implement a seven-day silent interval ranging from July 6, 2022. Xi’an has determined to implement a seven-day silent interval, fairly than a full lockdown, after essentially the most contagious BA.5.2 Omicron subvariant brought about flareups within the metropolis. Through the seven-day interval, town has shut down crowded indoor leisure venues, suspended in-person eating, let faculties begin summer season trip early, prohibited offline studying, and postpone massive gatherings and conferences.
• Shanghai to run two rounds of mass COVID-19 testing of its residents over a three-day interval. As per an announcement launched on the Shanghai Authorities’s official Wechat account, all residents in 9 districts (Huangpu, Xuhui, Changning, Jingan, Putuo, Hongkou, Yangpu, Minhang, and Baoshan) are to be examined twice from Tuesday to Thursday. Some residents in three different districts (Pudong, Jiading, and Fengxian) additionally have to bear testing. The choice got here after a number of COVID-19 infections discovered this week was linked to a karaoke lounge, which had been visited by residents dwelling in several districts. The testing has elevated concern amongst residents that one other lockdown could also be imposed.
• Anhui province turns into a brand new epicenter: Over the previous week, Anhui reported greater than 850 circumstances, making it a brand new epicenter in China. Neighboring Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces have additionally been affected by circumstances spilling over from Anhui. Regardless of the COVID flareups, native governments in these provinces try to take care of enterprise and journey as typical as an alternative of shutting down their economic system. Nevertheless, it stays to be seen to what extent the native governments can steadiness out these goals – sustaining progress and attaining illness management.
• Shanghai to reopen cinemas from July 8, 2022: In keeping with a discover launched by the Shanghai Movie Bureau, Shanghai will reopen film theaters ranging from July 8, 2022, following a greater than two-month closure since March 10, 2022 because of the metropolis’s COVID-19 outbreak. There will likely be no foods and drinks offered or allowed in cinemas and guests might want to present a detrimental nucleic acid textual content from the final 72 hours and put on masks. Ranging from July 1, 2022, museums and artwork galleries, in addition to all indoor and out of doors A-level vacationer points of interest, have been step by step reopened throughout town.
• As of July 1, 2022, a PU Letter will now not be required to use for a Chinese language enterprise M-visa, as per the announcement of the Chinese language Embassies in Italy, France, the UK, and Singapore. For extra data on PU letter updates, please consult with our China Briefing Article: PU Letter Exemption for Z-Work Visa Candidates: Newest Updates
• The Ministry of Trade and Info Know-how (MIIT) introduced that with a view to ease touring, cities with constructive COVID-19 circumstances will now not be marked with an asterisk (*) on China’s journey code (行程卡 xingcheng ka). Asterisks had been used earlier than to stop individuals from visiting areas and cities if they’d just lately visited or resided in a spot with COVID-19 circumstances. Official bulletins from native authorities of cities with latest main outbreaks (akin to Beijing and Shanghai) are but to be launched.
• Hong Kong may lower down resort quarantine for inbound travellers to 5 days, with one other two to be spent in dwelling isolation. The information has been reported to the SCMP by Professor Lo Chung-mau, who will turn out to be the brand new secretary for well being on July 1, 2022.
• In keeping with the most recent model of the COVID-19 Prevention and Management Plan launched by the Nationwide Well being Fee, the quarantine time for inbound vacationers and shut contacts of confirmed has been lowered to 7+3.
• As of 09:00, June 28, 2022, China recorded 1 high-risk space (in Beijing) and 13 medium-risk areas.
• Shanghai permits dine-in. The Shanghai municipal authorities introduced that efficient June 29, eating places will likely be allowed to accommodate dine-in clients as soon as there have been no constructive Covid-19 circumstances of their space inside the earlier week. Particular person districts are accountable for assessing their threat areas and implementing openings accordingly.
• Beijing youngsters are again in school. Ranging from June 27, 2022, Beijing’s training fee reported the return to in-person studying for college kids in main, center, and highschool.
• Shenzhen shuts down town district of Futian. On June 26, 2022, Shenzhen closed wholesale markets, cinemas, and gymnasiums within the central district of Futian, close by Hong Kong, for the next three days to stop a wider unfold of Covid-19 circumstances.
• Extra cities lower quarantine time for worldwide arrivals. Not less than eight cities in China have lower quarantine occasions for worldwide arrivals from 14 to 10 or seven days, in response to a report from the International Occasions. The cities are Nanjing, Wuxi, Changzhou, Beijing, Wuhan, Chengdu, Xiamen, and Ningbo. Beijing lower the quarantine interval from 10 days to a 7+7 mannequin (seven days of centralized quarantine plus seven days of dwelling quarantine) ranging from Might 15 on a trial foundation. Nanjing in Jiangsu province has additionally lower the centralized quarantine time from 14 to seven days, beginning two weeks in the past. In the meantime, Chengdu, Xiamen, and Ningo have shortened the centralized quarantine time from 14 to 10 days. Different ports of entry nonetheless impose a minimal of 14 days of centralized quarantine. Folks planning on touring to China are nonetheless inspired to seek the advice of with their native embassy or consulate to verify all journey and quarantine necessities earlier than touring as the necessities are topic to vary.
• Zhuhai, Guangdong imposes COVID-19 quarantine necessities on vacationers from Macao after constructive circumstances have been found. Folks crossing the border from Macao to the neighboring mainland metropolis of Zhuhai in Guangdong province will now be required to current a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at taken within the final 24 hours, whereas these touring from Zhuhai to Macao should have a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at outcome from the final 48 hours. People who have entered Zhuhai from June 15 onward may even be required to bear 7 days of dwelling quarantine and an extra 7 days of well being monitoring at dwelling. The requirement was imposed on Sunday, June 19 onward after a minimum of 12 constructive circumstances have been found in Macao. Macao has additionally launched city-wide testing for all residents from Sunday to Tuesday, June 21.
• Jilin Metropolis, Jilin suspends public transport and carries out city-wide testing. Town of Jilin in Jilin province has suspended the operation of all passenger trains, vacationer passenger transport, metropolis buses, taxis, and vacationer ferries from Monday, June 20 to Wednesday, June 22. Main and center faculty lessons, in addition to lessons organized by off-campus coaching institutes, have additionally been suspended and are required to be held on-line. The restrictions have been imposed after town recorded a number of new symptomatic and asymptomatic infections since June 15. Town has additionally launched testing for residents in all city districts from Monday, June 20 to Wednesday, June 22.
• Native governments cut back obligatory COVID-19 testing. As each day COVID-19 infections decline, COVID-19 testing necessities are much less stringent in locations the place new circumstances haven’t appeared for some time. For instance, some cities in Anhui province have canceled the common mass testing necessities. And the detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates are now not required to entry public venues in Huizhou, Guangdong province. To be famous, for cities which might be nonetheless reporting new circumstances, residents are nonetheless required to do common nucleic acid assessments. For instance, Shanghai requires residents to get examined each 72 hours to entry public venues. Additionally, it’s going to conduct mass testing for all residents each weekend till the tip of July.
• China resumes processing household go to visas after 2+ years of suspension. China is resuming issuing household go to visas (S2 or Q2) to foreigners, in response to statements issued by the Chinese language embassies in related nations, together with Singapore, the US, South Korea, Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, and India, amongst others.
• Beijing closes dozens of bars in Sanlitun amid the COVID outbreak: Authorities in Beijing warned {that a} COVID-19 surge in circumstances linked to a 24-hour bar recognized for affordable liquor and massive crowds was important and town of twenty-two million is racing to comprise its most severe outbreak for the reason that pandemic started. Beijing has checked all bars, nightclubs, karaoke parlors, and web cafes throughout town, and shut down underground and unlicensed ones, the report stated.
• The State Council takes steps to appropriate extreme COVID-19 management measures: On June 11, 2022, the State Council named and shamed a number of freeway checkpoints in 4 cities, together with  Zhangjiakou in Hebei, Hefei and Anqing in Anhui, and Shangluo in Shaanxi, for unreasonable and overly restrictive COVID management and prevention measures. That is the primary time that the central authorities has named governments. The State Council clarified that every one localities ought to carry journey restrictions for vehicles from low-risk areas and nucleic acid take a look at outcomes needs to be acknowledged nationwide.
• Hubei province and a few cities in Jiangsu Province lower quarantine time: In keeping with the  WeChat mini program owned by the State Council, vacationers from areas designated as medium and excessive threat for COVID-19 to Hubei province and a few cities in Jiangsu province, together with Nanjing, Xuzhou, and Changzhou, at the moment are topic to “7 days centralized quarantine + 7 days self-isolation”. Beforehand, the centralized quarantine was as much as 14 days.
• Shanghai to mass take a look at its eight districts on weekend however lockdowns have been lifted proper after testing. Amid the slight flare-up of the COVID-19 circumstances, Shanghai determined to briefly lockdown eight of its districts, together with Pudong, Huangpu, Jing’an, Xuhui, Hongkou, Baoshan, Yangpu, and Minhang districts, and conduct mass testing for the resident. Nevertheless, the lockdowns have been lifted as quickly because the mass testing completed, which overruled the widespread rumor that Shanghai is returning to lockdown.
• Beijing districts shut leisure venues to comprise the COVID-19 outbreak. China’s capital metropolis of Beijing shut down leisure venues in its Beijing Financial Improvement Zone from Thursday in an effort to comprise a brand new outbreak of COVID-19. The transfer got here after Dongcheng District and Chaoyang District additionally ordered leisure venues and web cafes to close from Thursday.
• Shanghai maintains excessive alert as extra neighborhood circumstances are detected. A number of communities in Shanghai have been put again into lockdown as extra circumstances are found on the neighborhood stage. “Neighborhood-level” circumstances are COVID-positive circumstances which might be found outdoors of quarantine facilities or locked down areas. 4 new community-level symptomatic and asymptomatic circumstances have been reported on Tuesday, following 3 on Monday. On Tuesday, 4 housing communities within the districts of Jing’an, Baoshan, and Pudong have been designated as medium-risk areas and positioned underneath a 14-day lockdown. As of 21:00, June 8, there have been 20 medium-risk areas in Shanghai. At a press briefing on Tuesday, June 7, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Well being Fee Zhao Dandan acknowledged that the brand new community-level circumstances “remind us that pandemic prevention should stay on a good leash, and we should not turn out to be complacent” (our translation).
• China to waive the PU letter requirement for some visa candidates. The Shanghai Overseas Affairs Workplace confirmed to China Briefing yesterday (June 7) that foreigners holding a sound Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Allow and international dependents with spouses which have obtained approval to work in China will now not be required to acquire a PU letter to use for a piece visa. A PU letter is a government-issued invitation letter that foreigners are required to have to use for sure kinds of visas, together with the Z work visa. The brand new coverage is alleged to be efficient from June 6. Nevertheless, anyone planning on touring to China is subsequently nonetheless suggested to contact their native Chinese language embassy or consulate for additional data. See our full article on the subject right here.
• August 12, 2022 – China recorded 704 new confirmed circumstances, of which 56 have been imported (19 in Guangdong, 8 in Shanghai, 7 in Sichuan, 6 in Fujian, 4 in Beijing, 4 in Shandong, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Jilin, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Guangxi) and 648 have been domestically transmitted (595 in Hainan, 22 in Guangdong, 9 in Interior Mongolia, 7 in Tibet, 5 in Fujian, 2 in Shanghai, 1 in Henan, 1 in Chongqing, 1 in Sichuan, 1 in Guizhou, 1 in Yunnan, 1 in Shaanxi, 1 in Gansu, and 1 in Xinjiang). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 1,305 new asymptomatic infections, of which 102 have been imported and 1,203 have been domestically transmitted (614 in Hainan, 410 in Xinjiang, 60 in Zhejiang, 43 within the Corps, 20 in Tibet, 14 in Guangdong, 11 in Jiangxi, 7 in Interior Mongolia, 6 in Hubei, 5 in Shanghai, 5 in Guangxi, 4 in Hunan, 1 in Henan, 1 in Chongqing, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Shaanxi). There have been 7,088 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 714 have been imported.
• August 11, 2022 – China recorded 700 new confirmed circumstances, of which 86 have been imported (27 in Guangdong, 14 in Shanghai, 11 in Fujian, 7 in Beijing, 4 in Shandong, 4 in Guangxi, 4 in Yunnan, 3 in Tianjin, 3 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 614 have been domestically transmitted (559 in Hainan, 25 in Guangdong, 11 in Zhejiang, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Fujian, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Jiangxi, 2 in Chongqing, 2 in Tibet, 1 in Hunan, 1 in Shaanxi, and 1 in Gansu). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 1,466 new asymptomatic infections, of which 87 have been imported and 1379 have been domestically transmitted (805 in Hainan, 380 in Xinjiang, 66 in Tibet, 56 in Zhejiang, 16 in Jiangxi, 15 in Corps,  8 in Hubei, 6 in Interior Mongolia, 6 in Gansu, 5 in Guangdong, 5 in Guangxi, 5 in Sichuan, 2 in Hebei, 2 in Chongqing, 1 in Jilin, and 1 in Henan). There have been 6,263 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 692 have been imported.
• August 10, 2022 – China recorded 444 new confirmed circumstances, of which 64 have been imported (20 in Shanghai, 20 in Guangdong, 7 in Sichuan, 6 in Shandong, 4 in Beijing, 3 in Fujian, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Henan, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Yunnan) and 380 have been domestically transmitted (285 in Hainan, 39 in Guangdong, 27 in Interior Mongolia, 10 in Tibet, 8 in Fujian, 5 in Zhejiang, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Hubei, 1 in Chongqing, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Guizhou). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 650 new asymptomatic infections, of which 78 have been imported and 572 have been domestically transmitted (285 in Hainan, 122 in Xinjiang, 49 in Zhejiang, 24 in Hubei, 21 within the Corps, 18 in Tibet, 11 in Guangxi, 10 in Henan, 7 in Guangdong, 5 in Interior Mongolia, 5 in Jiangxi, 3 in Hebei, 2 in Anhui, 2 in Fujian, 2 in Hunan, 2 in Chongqing, 1 in Sichuan, 1 in Guizhou, 1 in Yunnan, and 1 in Gansu). There have been 5,440 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 677 have been imported.
• August 9, 2022 – China recorded 399 new confirmed circumstances, of which 49 have been imported (16 in Guangdong, 9 in Beijing, 8 in Fujian, 7 in Sichuan, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Yunnan) and 350 have been domestically transmitted (300 in Hainan, 25 in Guangdong, 16 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Jilin, 2 in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Chongqing, 1 in Guangxi, 1 in Sichuan, 1 in Tibet). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 540 new asymptomatic infections, of which 62 have been imported and 478 have been domestically transmitted (171 in Hainan, 146 in Xinjiang, 67 in Zhejiang, 25 in Guangxi, 21 in Tibet, 13 in Guangdong, 7 in XPCC, 5 in Henan, 4 in Hubei, 3 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Jilin, 3 in Fujian, 2 in Chongqing, 2 in Sichuan, 2 in Gansu, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Hebei, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Jiangxi). There have been 5,122 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 654 have been imported.
• August 8, 2022 – China recorded 380 new confirmed circumstances, of which 56 have been imported (18 in Guangdong, 9 in Fujian, 9 in Sichuan, 7 in Shanghai, 4 in Beijing, 4 in Guangxi, 2 in Jiangsu, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Heilongjiang, and 1 in Yunnan) and 324 have been domestically transmitted (259 in Hainan, 37 in Guangdong, 12 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Zhejiang, 3 in Hunan, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Hebei, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Hubei, 1 in Chongqing, 1 in Sichuan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 560 new asymptomatic infections, of which 77 have been imported and 483 have been domestically transmitted (245 in Hainan, 82 in Zhejiang, 69 in Xinjiang, 25 in Henan, 13 in Hebei, 11 circumstances within the Corps, 10 in Guangxi, 9 in Hubei, 6 in Guangdong, 3 in Shandong, 3 in Chongqing, 3 in Gansu, 2 in Interior Mongolia, and a couple of in Jilin). There have been 5,067 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 654 have been imported.
• As of 12:00, August 8, 2022, China recorded 467 high-risk areas and 865 medium-risk areas.
• August 7, 2022 – China recorded 390 new confirmed circumstances, of which 53 have been imported (19 in Guangdong, 10 in Beijing, 8 in Fujian, 4 in Shandong, 4 in Sichuan, 3 in Shanghai, 2 in Jiangsu, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Chongqing) and 337 have been domestically transmitted (297 in Hainan, 12 in Interior Mongolia, 12 in Guangdong, 5 in Chongqing, 3 in Zhejiang, 3 in Guangxi, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Henan, 1 in Hunan, and 1  in Guizhou). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 640 new asymptomatic infections, of which 75 have been imported and 565 have been domestically transmitted (258 in Guangxi, 200 in Gansu, 48 in Shandong, 11  in Shanghai, 9  in Henan, 7 in Yunnan, 7 in Jilin, 6 in Anhui, 5 in Guangdong, 5 in Sichuan, 3 in Jiangsu, 2 in Jiangxi, 2 in Hubei). There have been 5,041 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 645 have been imported.
• August 6, 2022 – China recorded 361 new confirmed circumstances, of which 51 have been imported (11 in Fujian, 11 in Guangdong, 8 in Shanghai, 6 in Yunnan, 5 in Beijing, 4 in Sichuan, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Hunan) and 310 have been domestically transmitted (262 in Hainan, 22 in Interior Mongolia, 11 in Guangdong, 7 in Zhejiang, 4 in Guangxi, 3 in Chongqing, and 1 in Sichuan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 343 new asymptomatic infections, of which 68 have been imported and 275 have been domestically transmitted (95 in Zhejiang, 46 in Hainan, 42 in Xinjiang, 28 in Henan, 27 in Guanxi, 8 in Hebei, 7 in Shandong, 6 in XPCC, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Jilin, 2 in Anhui, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Chongqing, 2 in Gansu, 1 in Tianjin, and 1 case in Guizhou). There have been 5,238 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 647 have been imported.
• August 5, 2022 – China recorded 222 new confirmed circumstances, of which 60 have been imported (18 in Fujian, 14 in Guangdong, 6 in Interior Mongolia, 5 in Shanghai, 5 in Sichuan, 4 in Shaanxi, 3 in Beijing, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Zhejiang and 1 in Yunnan) and 162 have been domestically transmitted (127 in Hainan, 16 in Guangxi, 12 in Zhejiang, 12 in Chongqing, in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Guangdong, 1 in Sichuan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 317 new asymptomatic infections, of which 69 have been imported and 248 have been domestically transmitted (54 in Zhejiang, 42 in Henan, 35 in Hainan, 34 in Guangxi, 34 in Xinjiang, 16  in Shandong, 14 in XPCC, 10 in Gansu, 9 in Chongqing, 2 in Hebei, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Jiangxi, 1 in Guizhou, and 1  in Ningxia). There have been 5,604 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 632 have been imported.
• As of 12:00, August 5, 2022, China recorded 468 high-risk areas (2 in Beijing, 4 in Tianjin, 8 in  Interior Mongolia, 3 in Jilin, 4 in Zhejiang, 64 in Shandong Province, 29 in Henan Province, 2 in Guangdong, 207 in Guangxi, 45 in Hainan Province, 23 in Sichuan Province, 43 Gansu, 21 + 12 in Xinjiang) and 747 medium-risk areas.
• August 4, 2022 – China recorded 111 new confirmed circumstances, of which 58 have been imported (29 in Guangdong, 8 in Shanghai, 8 in Fujian, 3 in Heilongjiang, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Chongqing, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Yunnan) and 53 have been domestically transmitted (24 in Hainan, 10 in Interior Mongolia, 9 in Zhejiang, 2 in Fujian, 2 in Shandong, 2 in Henan, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Sichuan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 335 new asymptomatic infections, of which 94 have been imported and 241 have been domestically transmitted (62 in Guangxi, 45 in Zhejiang, 41 in Henan, 25 in Xinjiang, 24 in Shandong, 18 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps, 11 in Gansu, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Hainan, 2 in Jilin, 2 in Shanghai, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Hebei, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 5,903 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 635 have been imported.
• As of 16:00, August 4, 2022, China recorded 468 high-risk areas (2 in Beijing, 5 in Tianjin, 8 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Jilin, 4 in Zhejiang, 64 in Shandong, 29 in Henan, 2 in Guangdong, 207 in Guangxi, 14 in Hainan, 1 in Chongqing, 23 in Sichuan, 73 in Ganus, 21 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps, and 12 in Xinjiang) and 731 medium-risk areas.
• August 3, 2022 – China recorded 101 new confirmed circumstances, of which 63 have been imported (19 in Guangdong, 10 in Fujian, 6 in Beijing, 4 in Jilin, 4 in Heilongjiang, 4 in Yunnan, 2 in Tianjin, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Chongqing) and 38 have been domestically transmitted (12 in Hainan, 10 in Gansu, 8 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Guangxi, 3 in Shandong, and 1 in Sichuan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 335 new asymptomatic circumstances, of which 84 have been imported and 251 have been domestically transmitted (74 in Guangxi, 56 in Henan, 37 in Gansu, 36 in Shandong, 20 in Xinjiang, 11 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps, 5 in Sichuan, 4 in Zhejiang, 3 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Hebei, 1 in Jiangxi, 1 in Guangdong, 1 in Hainan, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 6,219 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 604 have been imported.
• As of 00:00, August 4, 2022, China recorded 472 high-risk areas (1 in Beijing, 6 in Tianjin, 6 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Jilin, 3 in Zhejiang, 80 in Shandong, 29 in Henan, 2 n Guangdong, 207 in Guangxi, 5 in Hainan, 23 in Sichuan, 87 in Gansu, 14 within the Xinjiang Development and Manufacturing Corps, and seven in Xinjiang), and 715 medium-risk areas.
• August 2, 2022 – China recorded 107 new confirmed circumstances, of which 61 have been imported (30 in Guangdong, 8 in Shanghai, 8 in Fujian, 4 in Jiangsu, 3 in Beijing, 3 in Sichuan, 3 in Yunnan, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 46 have been domestically transmitted (10 in Gansu, 9 in Guangxi, 9 in Sichuan, 7 in Interior Mongolia, 7 in Fujian, 2 in Henan, 1 in Hainan, and 1 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 391 new asymptomatic infections, of which 64 have been imported and 327 have been domestically transmitted (96 in Guangxi, 69 in Gansu, 67 in Henan, 47 in Shandong, 28 in Xinjiang, 8 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Tianjin, 3 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps, 2 in Jiangxi, 2 in Sichuan, and 1 in Guangdong). There have been 6,572 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 587 have been imported.
• As of 19:00, August 2, 2022, China recorded 499 high-risk areas (1 in Beijing, 6 in Tianjin, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Shanghai, 1 in Anhui, 80 in Shandong,30 in Henan, 6 in Hubei, 4 in Guangdong, 207 in Guangxi, 5 in Hainan, 40 in Sichuan, 98 in Gansu, 6 in Xinjiang, and seven within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps) and 658 medium-risk areas.
• August 1, 2022 – China recorded 84 new confirmed circumstances, of which 51 have been imported (19 in Guangdong, 6 in shanghai, 6 in Sichuan, 5 in Beijing, 5 in Fujian, 3 in Shandong, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 33 have been domestically transmitted (15 in Gansu, 9 in Guangxi, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Guangdong). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 309 new asymptomatic infections, of which 65 have been imported and 244 have been domestically transmitted (66 in Gansu, 49 in Shandong, 43 in Henan, 9 in Xinjiang, 5 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps, 4 in Sichuan, 3 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Tianjin, and 1 in Guangdong). There have been 6,875 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 589 have been imported.
• As of 16:00, August 1, 2022, China recorded 620 high-risk areas (1 in Beijing, 6 in Tianjin, 4 in Shanghai, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Anhui, 84 in Shandong, 30 in Henan, 6 in Hubei, 5 in Guangdong, 328 in Guangxi, 47 in Sichuan, 98 in Gansu, and seven within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps) and 427 medium-risk areas.
• July 31, 2022 – China recorded 116 new confirmed circumstances, of which 42 have been imported (9 in Shanghai, 9 in Guangdong, 7 in Fujian, 6 in Sichuan, 4 in Beijing, 3 in Shaanxi, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Heilongjiang, and 1 in Hunan) and 74 have been domestically transmitted (32 in Guangxi, 31 in Gansu, 5 in Sichuan 3 in Shanghai, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Henan, and 1 in Guangdong). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 425 new asymptomatic infections, of which 65 have been imported and 360 have been domestically transmitted (143 in Guangxi, 103 in Gansu, 53 in Shandong, 33 in Henan, 8 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps, 7 in Tianjin, 5 in Sichuan, 3 in shanghai, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Xinjiang, and 1 in Hunan). There have been 7,128 asymptomatic circumstances nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 583 have been imported.
• July 30, 2022 – China recorded 100 new confirmed circumstances, of which 51 have been imported (13 in Fujian, 12 in Shanghai, 6 in Guangdong, 5 in Beijing, 4 in Sichuan, 4 in Shaanxi, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Hubei, and 1 in Yunnan) and 49 have been domestically transmitted (19 in Gansu, 15 in Guangxi, 10 in Sichuan, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Henan, and 1 in Guangdong). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 389 new asymptomatic infections, of which 51 have been imported and 338 have been domestically transmitted (119 in Gansu, 82 in Anhui, 52 in Guangxi, 26 in Shanghai, 24 in Henan, 12 in Guangdong, 6 in Jiangsu, 5 in Tianjin, 3 in Fujian, 2 in Shandong, and a couple of in Xinjiang). There have been 7,136 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 581 have been imported.
• July 29, 2022 – China recorded 109 new confirmed circumstances, of which 49 have been imported (14 in Fujian, 11 in Guangdong, 7 in Shandong, 4 in Shanghai, 4 in Sichuan, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Henan, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Chongqing) and 60 have been domestically transmitted (21 in Gansu, 16 in Sichuan, 10 in Guangxi, 5 in Shandong, 4 in Henan, 3 in Guangdong, and 1 in Shanghai). No deaths have been reported. There have been 455 new asymptomatic infections, of which 65 have been imported and 390 have been domestically transmitted (121 in Guangxi, 112 in Gansu, 93 in Shandong, 29 in Sichuan, 17 in Henan, 6 in Shanghai, 4 in Jiangxi, 3 in Guangdong, 2 in Tianjin, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 7,200 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 557 have been imported).
• As of 0:00, July 27, 2022, there have been 770 high-risk, 464 medium-risk areas, and 124 low-risk areas within the nation.  The remaining unspecified areas are topic to normalized management and prevention administration.
• July 27, 2022 – China recorded 120 new confirmed circumstances, of which 41 have been imported (18 in Guangdong, 10 in Fujian, 7 in Shanghai, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 79 have been domestically transmitted (33 in Guangxi, 19 in Sichuan, 15 in Gansu, 3 in Guangdong, 3 in Chongqing, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Henan). No deaths have been reported. There have been 583 new asymptomatic infections, of which 58 have been imported and 525 have been domestically transmitted (236 in Guangxi, 219 in Gansu, 20 in Shandong, 14 in Shanghai, 9 in Sichuan, 7 in Henan, 5 in Jiangxi, 4 in Hubei, 4 in Guangdong, 2 in Anhui, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Zhejiang). There have been 7,197 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 522 have been imported).
• July 26, 2022 – China recorded 148 new confirmed circumstances, of which 50 have been imported (19 in Guangdong, 11 in Fujian, 6 in Sichuan, 3 in Zhejiang, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Hubei, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 98 have been domestically transmitted (37 in Gansu, 32 in Guangxi, 16 in Sichuan, 6 in Guangdong, 4 in Shanghai, 2 in Chongqing, and 1 in Shandong). No deaths have been reported. There have been 828 new asymptomatic infections, of which 58 have been imported and 770 have been domestically transmitted (370  in Guangxi, 306 in Gansu, 27 in Shandong, 17 in Guangdong, 15 in Shanghai, 14 in Sichuan, 7 in Henan, 7 in Yunnan, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Chongqing). There have been 6,972 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 498 have been imported).
• July 25, 2022 – China recorded 150 new confirmed circumstances, of which 49 have been imported (19 in Guangdong, 7 in Shanghai, 6 in Fujian, 6 in Sichuan, 4 in Beijing, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Liaoning, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 101 have been domestically transmitted (34 in Sichuan, 24 in Gansu, 22 in Guangxi, 11 in Guangdong, 3 in Shanghai, 2 in Anhui, 2 in Shandong, 2 in Henan, and 1 in Beijing). No deaths have been reported. There have been 650 new asymptomatic infections, of which 71 have been imported and 579 have been domestically transmitted (284 in Gansu, 210 in Guangxi, 15 in Shanghai, 13 in Henan, 13 in Guangdong, 11 in Shandong, 11 in Sichuan, 9 in Yunnan, 4 in Tianjin, 3 in Anhui, 3 in Jiangxi, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Xinjiang). There have been 6,473 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 494 have been imported).
• July 22, 2022 – China recorded 175 new confirmed circumstances, of which 69 have been imported (133 in Guangdong, 10 in Fujian, 9 in Shanghai, 8 in Sichuan, 3 in Beijing, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Guangxi) and 106 have been domestically transmitted (52 in Gansu, 21 in Guangxi, 10 in Guangdong, 8 in Anhui, 6 in Sichuan, 5 in Chongqing, 3 in Shanghai, 1 in Jiangxi). No deaths have been reported. There have been 836 new asymptomatic infections, of which 62 have been imported and 774 have been domestically transmitted (517 in Gansu, 132 in Guangxi, 44 in Anhui, 20 in Henan, 20 in Shanghai, 15  in Guangdong, 13 in Sichuan, 10 in Tianjin, 4 in Jiangxi, 3 in Yunnan, 2 in Jilin, and 1 in Chongqing). There have been 5,481 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 428 have been imported).
• July 21, 2022 – China recorded 200 new confirmed circumstances, of which 52 have been imported (12 in Fujian, 11 in Guangdong, 6 in Yunnan, 5 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Jiangxi, 4 in Sichuan, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Shaanxi) and 148 have been domestically transmitted (52 in Guangxi, 49 in Gansu, 18 in Guangdong, 16 in Sichuan, 7 in Anhui, 3 in Shanghai, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Interior Mongolia). No deaths have been reported. There have been 233 new asymptomatic infections, of which 33 have been imported and 200 have been domestically transmitted (49 in Shandong, 48 in Anhui, 34 in Shanghai, 27 in Jiangsu, 14 in Henan, 10 in Gansu, 8 in Fujian, 5 in Guangdong, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Guangxi, 1 in Hainan). There have been 5,043 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 418 have been imported).
• July 20, 2022 – China recorded 150 new confirmed circumstances, of which 42 have been imported (17 in Guangdong, 6 in Fujian, 5 in Tianjin, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Jiangxi, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Shandong) and 108 have been domestically transmitted (47 in Gansu, 21 in Guangxi, 20 in Guangdong, 7 in Sichuan, 5 in Shanghai, 4 in Anhui, 3 in Jiangxi, and 1 in Beijing). No deaths have been reported. There have been 862 new asymptomatic infections, of which 35 have been imported and 827 have been domestically transmitted (306 in Gansu, 256 in Guangxi, 127 in Henan, 79 in Anhui, and 79 in Tianjin). There have been 4,611 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 372 have been imported).
• As of 11:00, July 20, there have been 421 high-risk areas and 633 medium-risk areas within the nation.
• July 19, 2022 – China recorded 237 new confirmed circumstances, of which 38 have been imported (19 in Guangdong, 4 in Beijing, 4 in Tianjin, 4 in Shanghai, 4 in Fujian, 4 in Yunnan, 3 in Jiangxi, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Henan, and 1 in Hubei) and 199 have been domestically transmitted (134 in Guangxi, 1 in Gansu, 12 in Sichuan, 6 in Anhui, 5 in Guangdong, 4 in Tianjin, 4 in Shanghai, 1 in Jiangxi, and 1 in Chongqing). No deaths have been reported. There have been 539 new asymptomatic infections, of which 39 have been imported and 500 have been domestically transmitted (199 in Gansu, 109 in Guangxi, 73 in Anhui, 45 in Henan, and 45 in Shanghai). There have been 4,035 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 383 have been imported).
• July 18, 2022 – China recorded 167 new confirmed circumstances, of which 50 have been imported (124 in Guangdong, 5 in Sichuan, 4 in Fujian, 3 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Shanghai, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Hunan, and 1 in Gansu) and 117 have been domestically transmitted (59 in Guangxi, 28 in Gansu, and 1 in Sichuan). No deaths have been reported. There have been 431 new asymptomatic infections, of which 38 have been imported and 206 have been domestically transmitted (93 in Anhui, 57 in Jiangsu, 34 in Shanghai, 4 in Fujian, 4 in Shandong, 3 in Tianjin, 3 in Guangdong, 3 in Shaanxi, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Guangxi). There have been 3,336 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 372 have been imported).
• As of 11:00, July 18, there have been 402 high-risk areas and 659 medium-risk areas within the nation.
• July 17, 2022 – China recorded 154 new confirmed circumstances, of which 48 have been imported (10 in Fujian, 10 in Guangdong, 6 in Shanghai, 4 in Tianjin, 3 in Chongqing, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Shandong, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Hubei, and 1 in Hunan) and 106 have been domestically transmitted (53 circumstances in Gansu, 21 in Guangdong, 9 in Guangxi, 7 in Sichuan, 5 in Anhui, 4 in Hainan, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Guizhou). No deaths have been reported. There have been 537 new asymptomatic infections, of which 63 have been imported and 474 have been domestically transmitted (235 in Guangxi, 105 in Gansu, 42 in Anhui, 29 in Henan, 29 in Shanghai, 9 in Guangdong, 7 in Jiangxi, 6 in Jilin, 5 in Jiangsu, 5 in Sichuan, 4 in Shandong, and three in Fujian). There have been 3,673 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 400 have been imported).
• July 16, 2022 – China recorded 129 new confirmed circumstances, of which 54 have been imported (11 in Zhejiang, 10 in Guangdong, 8 in Tianjin, 7 in Fujian, 6 in Shanghai, 3 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Hunan, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Hubei, 1 in Yunnan) and 75 have been domestically transmitted (31 in Gansu, 16 in Anhui, 15 in Guangdong, 5 in Shanghai, 5 in Hainan, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Henan, and 1 in Sichuan). No deaths have been reported. There have been 418 new asymptomatic infections, of which 43 have been imported and 375 have been domestically transmitted (139 in Anhui, 82 in Gansu, 40 in Guangxi, 39 in Henan, 39 in Shanghai, 26 in Guangdong, 6 in Shandong, 4 in Jiangsu, 4 in Jiangxi, 3 in Jilin, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Hainan, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Qinghai). There have been 3457 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 372 have been imported).
• July 15, 2022 – China recorded 113 new confirmed circumstances, of which 49 have been imported (13 in Fujian, 11 in Guangdong, 5 in Shanghai, 3 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Sichuan, 3 in Yunnan, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Liaoning, and a couple of in Shandong) and 64 have been domestically transmitted (30 in Gansu, 17 in Guangdong, 7 in Hainan, 6 in Shanghai, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Interior Mongolia, and 1 in Henan). No deaths have been reported. There have been 420 new asymptomatic infections, of which 52 have been imported and 368 have been domestically transmitted (165 in Guangxi, 51 in Henan, 41 in Gansu, 39 in Shanghai, 39 in Guangdong, 13 in Jiangsu, 9 in Shandong, 7 in Jiangxi, 3 in Fujian, and 1 in Hainan). There have been 3,336 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 372 have been imported).
• As of 14:00, July 15, there have been 339 high-risk areas (2 in Tianjin, 11 in Interior Mongolia, 12 in Shanghai, 19 in Jiangsu, 15 in Anhui, 12 in Fujian, 9 in Jiangxi, 18 in Shandong, 13 in Henan, 81 in Guangdong, 86 in Guangxi, 11 in Hainan, 3 in Shaanxi, and 47 in Gansu) and 642 medium-risk areas.
• July 14, 2022 – China recorded 121 new confirmed circumstances, of which 35 have been imported (12 in Guangdong, 7 in Fujian, 6 in Shanghai, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Chongqing, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 86 have been domestically transmitted (36 in Gansu, 32 in Guangdong, 5 in Shanghai, 5 in Jiangxi, 3 in Hainan, 2 in Jiangsu, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Henan, and 1 in Chongqing). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 245 new asymptomatic infections, of which 39 have been imported and 206 have been domestically transmitted (64 in Gansu, 42 in Shanghai, 29 in Henan, 25 in Guangxi, 18 in Shandong, 11 in Guangdong, 8 in Jiangsu, 4 in Jiangxi, 3 in Hainan, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Sichuan). There have been 3,214 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 379 have been imported.
• As of 15:00, July 14, China recorded 264 high-risk areas (2 in Tianjin, 11 in Interior Mongolia, 14 in Shanghai, 19 in Jiangsu, 15 in Anhui, 25 in Fujian, 7 in Jiangxi, 22 in Shandong, 13 in Henan, 78 in Guangdong, 2 in Guangxi, 3 in Shaanxi, and 42 in Gansu) and 590 medium-risk areas.
• July 13, 2022 – China recorded 98 new confirmed circumstances, of which  41 have been imported (9 in Shanghai, 9 in Guangdong, 8 in Fujian, 3 in Hunan, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Chongqing, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 57 have been domestically transmitted (16 in Guangdong, 8 in Gansu, 7 in Anhui, 5 in Shanghai, 5 in Jiangsu, 5 in Shandong, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Henan, 3 in Hainan, and 1 in Jiangxi). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 240 new asymptomatic infections, of which 36 have been imported and 204 have been domestically transmitted (61 in Gansu, 50 in Shanghai, 33 in Shandong, 22 in Henan, 14 in Jiangsu, 6 in Guangdong, 6 in Hainan, 4 in Jiangxi, 3 in Anhui, 3 in Guangxi, and a couple of in Fujian). There have been 3,207 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 381 have been imported.
• As of 14:00, July 13, China recorded 289 high-risk areas (3 in Beijing, 2 in Tianjin, 11 in Interior Mongolia, 15 in Shanghai, 40 in Jiangsu, 34 in Anhui, 29 in Fujian, 7 in Jiangxi, 24 in Shandong, 8 in Henan, 73 in Guangdong, 6 in Hainan, 3 in Shaanxi, and 34 in Gansu) and 563 medium-risk areas.
• July 12, 2022 – China recorded 107 new confirmed circumstances, of which 38 have been imported (11 in Guangdong, 8 in Shanghai, 6 in Fujian, 4 in Tianjin, 2 in Jiangxi, 2 in Yunnan, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Sichuan) and 69 have been domestically transmitted (22 in Guangdong, 9 in Henan, 9 in Hainan, 8 in Shandong, 5 in Shanghai, 5 in Jiangsu, 5 in Anhui, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Zhejiang, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Shaanxi). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 317 new asymptomatic infections, of which 39 have been imported and 278 have been domestically transmitted (64 in Henan, 54 in Shanghai, 54 in Shandong, 23 in Jiangsu, 20 in Guangdong, 19 in Anhui, 19 in Gansu, 11 in Fujian, 7 in Hainan, 3 in Jiangxi, 3 in Guangxi, and 1 in Shaanxi). There have been 3,208 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 375 have been imported.
• As of 14:00, July 12, China recorded 306 high-risk areas (5 in Beijing, 2 in Tianjin, 11 in Interior Mongolia, 15 in Shanghai, 41 in Jiangsu, 72 in Anhui, 41 in Fujian, 7 in Jiangxi, 22 in Shandong, 8 in Henan, 51 in Guangdong, 5 in Hainan, 6 in Shaanxi, and 20 in Gansu) and 514 medium-risk areas.
• July 11, 2022 – China recorded 94 new confirmed circumstances, of which 48 have been imported (11 in Shanghai, 10 in Fujian, 10 in Guangdong, 7 in Sichuan, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Liaoning, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 46 have been domestically transmitted (17 in Guangdong, 9 in Anhui, 6 in Shanghai, 4 in Jiangsu, 2 in Hainan, 2 in Gansu, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Shaanxi, and 1 in Qinghai). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 335 new asymptomatic infections, of which 29 have been imported and 306 have been domestically transmitted (79 in Shandong, 63 in Shanghai, 57 in Jiangsu, 30 in Anhui, 25 in Gansu, 18 in Fujian, 15 in Guangdong, 12 in Henan, 3 in Guangxi, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Jiangxi, 1 in Hainan, and 1 in Shaanxi). There have been 3,094 new asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 382 have been imported.
• As of 15:00, July 11, 2022, China recorded 294 high-risk areas (5 in Beijing, 9 in Tianjin, 6 in Interior Mongolia, 12 in Shanghai, 55 in Jiangsu, 77 in Anhui, 46 in Fujian, 6 in Jiangxi, 21 in Shandong, 6 in Henan, 39 in Guangdong, 1 in Hainan, 7 in Shaanxi, and 4 in Gansu) and 446 medium-risk areas.
• July 10, 2022 – China recorded 101 new confirmed circumstances, of which 36 have been imported (11 in Guangdong, 7 in Fujian, 4 in Shanghai, 3 in Beijing, 3 in Chongqing, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Yunnan, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 65 domestically transmitted circumstances (17 in Guangdong, 11 in Anhui, 9 in Interior Mongolia, 9 in Shandong, 5 in Shanghai, 5 in Gansu, 3 in Jiangsu, 2 in Jiangxi, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Fujian). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 319 new asymptomatic infections, of which 40 have been imported and 279 have been domestically transmitted (71 in Anhui, 59 in Jiangsu, 55 in Shandong, 52 in Shanghai, 8 in Guangdong, 8 in Gansu, 7 in Fujian, 7 in Hainan, 4 in Henan, 3 in Guangxi, 2 in Zhejiang, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Jiangxi, and 1 in Shaanxi). There have been 2,876 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 390 have been imported).
• July 9, 2022 – China recorded 112 new confirmed circumstances, of which 45 have been imported (12 in Guangdong, 8 in Shanghai, 7 in Interior Mongolia, 6 in Fujian, 3 in Tianjin, 3 in Jiangxi, 2 in Chongqing, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Sichuan) and 67 have been domestically transmitted (25 in Anhui, 11 in Shanghai, 7 in Jiangsu, 6 in Guangdong, 5 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Gansu, 3 in Beijing, 3 in Fujian, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Shaanxi). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 343 new asymptomatic infections, of which 39 have been imported and 304 have been domestically transmitted (114 in Anhui, 71 in Jiangsu, 48 in Shanghai, 45 in Shandong, 18 in Fujian, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Tianjin, 1  in Zhejiang, 1 in Guangxi, and 1 in Gansu). There have been 2,666 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 379 have been imported.
• July 8, 2022 – China recorded 97 new confirmed circumstances, of which 50 have been imported (16 in Guangdong, 14 in Fujian, 5 in Tianjin, 4 in Shanghai, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Hunan, 1 in Chongqing, and q in Yunnan) and 47 domestically transmitted circumstances (17 in Shanghai, 17 in Anhui, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Fujian, 3 in Guangdong, 2 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Shaanxi). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 381 new asymptomatic infections, of which 50 have been imported and 331 have been domestically transmitted (140 in Anhui, 67 in Jiangsu, 66 in Shandong, 28 in Shanghai, 14 in Fujian, 8 in Shaanxi, 4 in Guangdong, 2 in Guangxi, and a couple of in Hainan). There have been 2,403 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 385 have been imported.
• As of 8:00, July 8, 2022, China recorded 280 high-risk areas (5 in Beijing, 7 in Tianjin, 3 in Interior Mongolia, 9 in Liaoning, 7 in Shanghai, 54 in Jiangsu, 131 in Anhui, 38 in Fujian, 9 in Shandong, 6 in Guangdong, and 11 in Shaanxi) and 212 medium-risk areas.
• July 7, 2022 – China recorded 124 new confirmed circumstances, of which 30 have been imported (11 in Shanghai, 7 in Fujian, 5 in Guangdong, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Jiangsu, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Heilongjiang, and 1 in Henan) and 94 domestically transmitted circumstances (39 in Anhui, 32 in Shanghai, 4 in Beijing, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Jiangsu, 3 in Shaanxi, 2 in Fujian, 2 in Shandong, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Tianjin, and 1 in Shanxi). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 285 new asymptomatic infections, of which 41 have been imported and 244 have been domestically transmitted (128 in Anhui, 57 in Jiangsu, 22 in Shanghai, 17 in Fujian, 9 in Shandong, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Tianjin, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Shaanxi). There have been 2,106 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 384 have been imported.
• July 6, 2022 – China recorded 141 new confirmed circumstances, of which 29 have been imported (9 in Guangdong, 6 in Shanghai, 3 in Fujian, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Chongqing, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Hainan, 1 in Sichuan, 1 in Yunnan, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 112 domestically transmitted circumstances (81 in Anhui, 9 in Shanghai, 8 in Fujian, 5 in Beijing, 4 in Jiangsu, 2 in Zhejiang, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Shaanxi). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 286 new asymptomatic infections, of which 45 have been imported and 241 have been domestically transmitted (141 in Anhui, 61 in Jiangsu, 15 in Shanghai, 10 in Shaanxi, 6 in Fujian, 5 in Tianjin, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Guangdong, and 1 in Sichuan). There have been 1,951 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 388 have been imported.
• July 5, 2022 – China recorded 112 new confirmed circumstances, of which 43 have been imported (11 in Guangdong, 8 in Fujian, 4 in Tianjin, 4 in Shanghai, 3 in Jiangsu, 3 in Chongqing, 3 in Yunnan, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Jiangxi, and 1 in Hubei) and 69 domestically transmitted circumstances (52 in Anhui, 7 in Shaanxi, 3 in Beijing, 3 in Shanghai, 3 in Shandong, and 1 in Guangdong). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 306 new asymptomatic infections, of which 40 have been imported and 266 have been domestically transmitted (179 in Anhui, 66 in Jiangsu, 7 in Fujian, 5 in Shanghai, 4 in Shandong, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Shaanxi, and 1 in Liaoning). There have been 1,774 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 384 have been imported.
• July 4, 2022 – China recorded 72 new confirmed circumstances, of which 31 have been imported (9 in Guangdong, 7 in Shanghai, 5 in Fujian, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Zhejiang, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Jiangxi, 1 in Henan, and 1 is Sichuan) and 41 domestically transmitted circumstances (29 in Anhui, 4 in Jiangsu, 4 in Shandong, 2 in Shanghai, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Guangdong). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 388 new asymptomatic infections, of which 49 have been imported and 339 have been domestically transmitted (258 in Anhui, 52 in Jiangsu, 9 in Liaoning, 9 in Fujian, 4 in Shandong, 3 in Shaanxi, 2 in Zhejiang, 1 in Shanghai, and 1 in Sichuan). There have been 1,552 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 398 have been imported.
• July 1, 2022 – China recorded 37 new circumstances, of which 25 have been imported (7 in Fujian, 4 in Shanghai, 3 in Shaanxi, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Shandong, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Sichuan and 1 in Chongqing), and 12 have been domestically transmitted (9 circumstances in Anhui, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 1 case in Jiangsu). There have been 208 new asymptomatic circumstances, of which 57 have been imported from overseas and 151 have been domestically transmitted (98 in Anhui, 25 in Jiangsu, 11 in Shandong, 7 in Liaoning, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Hubei, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Jiangxi, and 1 in Sichuan). No new deaths have been reported.
• June 30, 2022 – China recorded 33 new symptomatic circumstances, of which 25 have been imported (10 in Shanghai, 7 in Fujian, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Guangdong, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Sichuan), and eight have been domestically transmitted (5 in Jiangsu, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Beijing). There have been 77 new asymptomatic circumstances, together with 46 imported and 31 domestically transmitted (13 in Anhui, 9 in Jiangsu, 7 in Liaoning, and a couple of in Guangdong). No new deaths have been reported.
• June 29, 2022 – China recorded 24 new symptomatic circumstances, of which 21 have been imported (6 in Guangdong, 4 in Fujian, 3 in Jiangxi, 3 in Chongqing, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Shanghai, and 1 in Sichuan), and three have been domestically transmitted (2 in Jiangsu, 1 in Guangdong). There have been 105 new asymptomatic circumstances, together with 69 imported and 36 domestically transmitted (15 in Anhui, 9 in Tianjin, 4 in Jiangsu, 3 in Liaoning, 1 in Guangdong, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Yunnan). No new deaths have been reported.
• June 28, 2022 – China recorded 16 new symptomatic circumstances. Amongst them, there are 15 imported circumstances (6 in Fujian, 4 in Guangdong, 3 in Shanghai, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Zhejiang), together with 2 who have been transformed from asymptomatic infections to confirmed circumstances (1 in Zhejiang and 1 in Fujian); 1 native case (in Guangdong). There have been  84 new asymptomatic circumstances, together with 63 imported and 21 locally-transmitted ones (6 in Anhui, 4 in Tianjin, 4 in Liaoning, 4 in Guangdong, and 4 in Guangxi). No new deaths have been reported.
• June 27, 2022 – China reported 39 new symptomatic circumstances, of which 34 have been imported (6 in Shanghai, 6 in Shaanxi, 5 in Tianjin, 4 in Fujian, 4 in Guangdong, 3 in Chongqing, 2 in Zhejiang, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Hubei, 1 in Sichuan and 1 in Yunnan), whereas 5 have been domestically transmitted circumstances (3 in Beijing and a couple of in Shanghai). There have been 145 new asymptomatic circumstances, together with 72 imported circumstances and 73 native circumstances (20 circumstances in Shanghai, 14 circumstances in Jilin, 12 circumstances in Beijing, 12 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 10 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Fujian, 1 in Jiangxi and 1 in Sichuan). No deaths have been recorded.
• June 26, 2022 – 39 new circumstances have been reported, 37 of which have been imported (9 in Guangdong, 8 in Tianjin, 6 in Fujian, 4 in Shanghai, 4 in Yunnan, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Heilongjiang, and 1 in Gansu), and a couple of have been native circumstances (1 in Beijing and 1 in Guangdong). Amongst these, 146 circumstances have been asymptomatic, a no deaths have been registered.
• June 25, 2022 – China recorded 53 new circumstances. Amongst them, 46 have been imported circumstances (9 in Guangdong, 5 in Shanghai, 5 in Fujian, 5 in Yunnan, 5 in Shaanxi, 4 in Sichuan, 3 in Beijing, 3 in Jiangsu, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Jiangxi, and 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Hunan, 1 in Chongqing), together with 98 asymptomatic circumstances (2 in Guangdong, 2 in Sichuan, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Hunan). 7 circumstances have been domestically transmitted (Guangdong 5 circumstances and a couple of circumstances in Beijing). No new deaths have been reported.
• June 24, 2022 – China recorded 37 new symptomatic circumstances, of which 19 have been imported (5 in Guangdong, 4 in Beijing, 3 in Shanghai, 2 in Fujian, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Interior Mongolia, and 1 in Shandong) and 18 have been domestically transmitted (14 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Shanghai, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Guangdong). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 106 new asymptomatic infections, of which 80 have been imported and 26 have been domestically transmitted (8 in Jilin, 7 in Liaoning, 4 in Guangdong, 4 in Guangxi, 2 in Beijing, and 1 in Shanghai). There have been 1,210 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 554 have been imported.
• June 23, 2022 – China recorded 48 new asymptomatic infections, of which 35 have been imported (12 in Guangdong, 9 in Shanghai, 6 in Fujian, 4 in Chongqing, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Sichuan) and 13 have been domestically transmitted (9 in Shanghai, 3 in Beijing, and 1 in Interior Mongolia). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 87 new asymptomatic infections, of which 69 have been imported and 18 have been domestically transmitted (7 in Jilin, 5 in Liaoning, 3 in Guangdong, and three in Guangxi). There have been 1,262 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 531 have been domestically transmitted.
• As of 00:00, June 23, 2022, China recorded 12 high-risk areas (11 in Interior Mongolia and 1 in Beijing) and 34 medium-risk areas.
• June 22, 2022 – China recorded 31 new confirmed circumstances, of which 21 have been imported (7 in Guangdong, 4 in Tianjin, 4 in Fujian, 3 in Shaanxi, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Interior Mongolia, and 1 in Zhejiang) and 10 have been domestically transmitted (4 in Beijing, 4 in Shanghai, 1 in Interior Mongolia, and 1 in Guangdong). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 95 new asymptomatic circumstances, of which 83 have been imported and 12 have been domestically transmitted (4 in Liaoning, 4 in Shanghai, 2 in Beijing, and a couple of in Guangxi). There have been 1,370 asymptomatic circumstances nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 539 have been imported.
• As of 21:00, June 21, 2022, China recorded 12 high-risk areas (11 in Interior Mongolia and 1 in Beijing) and 37 high-risk areas.
• June 21, 2022 – China recorded 37 new asymptomatic infections, of which 28 have been imported (9 in Shanghai, 6 in Fujian, 6 in Guangdong, 3 in Shaanxi, 2 in Zhejiang, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Tianjin) and 9 have been domestically transmitted (6 in Shanghai and three in Beijing). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 105 new asymptomatic infections, of which 80 have been imported and 25 have been domestically transmitted (10 in Jilin, 6 in Liaoning, 3 in Shanghai, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Guangdong, and a couple of in Guangxi). There have been 1,449 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 532 have been imported.
• As of 00:00, June 21, 2022, China recorded 11 high-risk areas (all in Interior Mongolia) and 38 medium-risk areas.
• June 20, 2022 – China recorded 38 new confirmed circumstances, of which 24 have been imported (7 in Fujian, 5 in Shanghai, 3 in Tianjin, 3 in Guangdong, 3 in Shaanxi, 2 in Yunnan, and 1 in Jiangxi) and 14 have been domestically transmitted (10 in Shanghai and 4 in Beijing). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 71 new asymptomatic infections, of which 61 have been imported and 10 have been domestically transmitted (3 in Shanghai, 2 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Jilin, and 1 in Guangxi). There have been 1,483 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 531 have been imported.
• As of 19:00, June 20, 2022, China recorded 11 high-risk areas (all in Interior Mongolia) and 42 medium-risk areas.
• June 19, 2022 – China recorded 36 new confirmed circumstances, of which 31 have been imported (10 in Shandong, 9 in Fujian, 6 in Shanghai, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Hunan, 1 in Guangdong, 1 in Yunnan, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 5 have been domestically transmitted ( 3 in Shanghai, 1 in Interior Mongolia, and 1 in Liaoning). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 123 new asymptomatic infections, of which 101 have been imported and 22 have been domestically transmitted (6 in Shanghai, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Liaoning, 3 in Jilin, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Guangxi, and 1 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps). There have been 1,560 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 546 have been imported.
• June 18, 2022 – China recorded 35 new confirmed circumstances, of which 24 have been imported (6 in Guangdong, 4 in Fujian, 4 in Yunnan, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Jiangsu, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Hubei, 1 in Hunan, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 11 domestically transmitted circumstances (5 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Liaoning, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Shanghai). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 169 new asymptomatic infections, of which 128 have been imported and 41 have been domestically transmitted (16 in Interior Mongolia, 8 in Beijing, 6 in Shanghai, 4 in Jilin, 3 in Guangxi, 2 in Hebei, and a couple of in Liaoning). There have been 1,585 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 523 have been imported
• June 17, 2022 – China recorded 54 new confirmed circumstances, of which 31 have been imported (10 in Fujian, 7 in Guangdong, 3 in Shanghai, 3 in Shaanxi, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Hubei, 1 in Hunan, and 1 in Chongqing) and 23 domestically transmitted circumstances (11 in Beijing, 6 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Liaoning, and a couple of in Shanghai). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 103 new asymptomatic infections, of which 62 have been imported and 41 have been domestically transmitted (13 in Interior Mongolia, 11 in Beijing, 6 in Jilin, 5 in Liaoning, 2 in Shanghai, 1 in Hebei, 1 in Guangxi, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 1,652 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 464 have been imported.
• As of 0:00, June 17, 2022, China recorded 9 high-risk areas (all in Interior Mongolia) and 44 medium-risk areas.
• June 16, 2022 – China recorded 64 new confirmed circumstances, of which 22 have been imported (7 in Fujian, 6 in Guangdong, 4 in Shanghai, 2 in Zhejiang, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Sichuan) and 42 domestically transmitted circumstances (14 in Beijing, 13 in Interior Mongolia, 9 in Shanghai, 3 in Liaoning, 2 in Hebei, and 1 in Chongqing). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 111 new asymptomatic infections, of which 73 have been imported and 38 have been domestically transmitted (21 in Interior Mongolia, 7 in Shanghai, 4 in Beijing, 3 in Liaoning, 2 in Jilin, and 1 in Guangxi). There have been 1,804 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 472 have been imported.
• June 15, 2022 – China recorded 77 new confirmed circumstances, of which 23 have been imported (5 in Shanghai, 5 in Fujian, 5 in Guangdong, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Hunan, and 1 in Shaanxi) and 54 domestically transmitted circumstances (25 in Beijing, 14 in Interior Mongolia, 13 in Shanghai, and a couple of in Liaoning). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 158 new asymptomatic infections, of which 93 have been imported and 65 have been domestically transmitted (38 in Beijing, 10 in Interior Mongolia, 6 in Jilin, 4 in Liaoning, 2 in Hebei, 2 in Shanghai, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 1,980 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 467 have been imported.
• Beijing resumes indoor eating and lifts different COVID curbs. From Monday, June 6, Beijing has permitted eating places to renew on-premises eating in all the metropolis’s districts apart from Fengtai and elements of Changping district. Eating places will likely be required to impose COVID-19 prevention measures, sustaining a lowered capability for in-restaurant seating and retaining diners at satisfactory distances from each other. Furthermore, the restrict on the capability for guests to public parks was raised to 75 p.c. Guests should present a detrimental PCR take a look at taken up to now 72 to enter public parks. On Jun 5, the training division additionally confirmed that main and secondary faculty college students will have the ability to return to school rooms from June 13, whereas kindergarten college students can return from June 20.
• Shanghai formally lifts lockdown. From June 1, residents of all districts are permitted to depart their compounds, supplied they don’t seem to be in a medium or high-risk space or reside in a compound underneath closed or managed administration (housing compounds which have recorded constructive circumstances up to now 14 and 7 days respectively). Most modes of transport have additionally resumed operations, with public busses and subway strains resuming primary operations, and taxis and different ride-hailing companies permitted to renew enterprise. Non-public passenger automobiles are additionally permitted again on the roads, besides in medium or high-risk areas. Companies together with procuring malls, supermarkets, comfort shops, pharmacies, and different industrial retailers have been permitted to reopen from June 1, supplied they preserve capability at no increased than 75 p.c. Theaters, cultural and expo venues, gyms, and different closed venues will stay closed till additional discover. Folks will likely be required to current a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at from the previous 72 hours earlier than coming into a public constructing.
• Beijing step by step lifts COVID-19 curbs. Beijing has begun step by step lifting restrictions in sure districts. As of Might 29, apart from these dwelling in compounds which might be underneath closed or managed administration (people who have recorded constructive circumstances within the final 14 and seven days respectively), residents of Fangshan and Shunyi districts have been permitted to return to their place of job, whereas the districts of Chaoyang and Tongzhou have been permitted to ‘appropriately’ modify the speed of individuals permitted to go to their place of job. Transport, together with subways, busses, and taxis, have additionally been permitted to renew operations in Fangshan, Shunyi, and Chaoyang districts. In the meantime, scenic spots, parks, and different vacationer websites throughout town are required to maintain capability at 50 p.c, require reservations, and implement staggered entrance of tourists. In areas which have recorded no new circumstances outdoors of managed and closed areas for 7 consecutive days, libraries, museums, theaters, artwork galleries, cultural facilities, and sports activities and health venues (besides these positioned in underground areas) are additionally permitted to open at 50 p.c capability.
• Shanghai units fastened dates for reopening elements of town in June. College students within the second and third 12 months of highschool and third 12 months of junior highschool will return to school rooms from June 6, whereas college students in different grades will proceed at-home studying. In a set of measures launched on Sunday, Might 29, the Shanghai authorities additionally introduced that firms will now not require approval from the federal government to renew operations and manufacturing from June 1 onward.  Residents of all housing compounds within the metropolis – apart from these in medium or high-risk areas or underneath closed or managed administration – may even be permitted to freely go away and enter their compounds from June 1, with out having to supply a cause or apply for permission. As of Wednesday, Might 25, 61,994 communities in Shanghai have been categorized as “prevention areas”, that means that they’re topic to looser restrictions and ostensibly that residents are permitted to depart their compounds, though particular guidelines have been left to the discretion of area people committees.
• Tianjin locks down one whole district and orders city-wide testing. Town of Tianjin close to Beijing has ordered the lockdown of all areas of the central Heping district for an preliminary interval of three days from Might 25 onward. Residents of the district have been requested to not go away their housing compounds until vital. All automobiles besides these wanted for emergency companies or COVID-19 containment are usually not permitted to cross over to different districts. As well as, town ordered COVID-19 testing of all residents within the metropolis from Wednesday onward. Instances in Tianjin have been rising over the previous week, reaching 18 on Wednesday, Might 25, up from 17 on Tuesday.
• Beijing extends earn a living from home order to extra districts. Earn a living from home orders have been prolonged to 6 districts within the capital, encompassing the districts of Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai, Fangshan, Shunyi, and Shijingshan. The announcement got here after town discovered 94 new home circumstances between 15:00 on Saturday, Might 21 and 15:00 on Sunday, Might 22.  A complete of 83 confirmed circumstances and 16 asymptomatic infections have been recorded on Sunday, Might 22, the very best tally within the present outbreak. Places of work in these districts are permitted to function at a most of 30 p.c capability. Outbreaks have additionally been present in different districts, akin to Dongcheng district, which positioned a number of communities underneath lockdown after circumstances have been found at an area mall.
• China might additional cut back journey quarantine necessities for inbound vacationers. On Might 23, the South China Morning Submit reported that Beijing was contemplating additional decreasing quarantine time for inbound abroad vacationers, citing unnamed sources. Town would transfer to a 7+7 coverage, the place vacationers are required to bear 7 days of centralized quarantine in a resort adopted by 7 days of dwelling quarantine. This can be a discount from the present 10-day centralized quarantine coverage introduced in early Might, which was already a discount from the usual 14+7 coverage.  In keeping with the unnamed sources, the coverage is being thought-about to assist alleviate staffing points for international firms, and a few multi-national companies had already been knowledgeable of the change. Nevertheless, this coverage is as but unconfirmed and no official announcement has been made.
• Shanghai resumes operations of some transport hyperlinks. On Sunday, Might 22, Shanghai resumed operations of 4 metro strains (Line 3, 6, 10, and 16) and 273 bus routes. These transport hyperlinks cowl all the metropolis’s central districts, in addition to key transport hubs, together with all airports and prepare stations, stage 3 hospitals, and central hospitals of every district. In a press briefing on Might 19, it was additionally reported that Shanghai would start to step by step enhance the variety of trains coming into and leaving town’s two railway stations whereas retaining the present journey necessities in place (48-hour nucleic acid take a look at and 24-hour antigen take a look at). A few of the outer districts, together with Jinshan, Fengxian, and Chongming, have additionally begun step by step restoring bus routes inside the districts and permitting taxis to return to the roads Shanghai to open “inexperienced channel” to facilitate import of key items. At a routine press briefing on Might 18, Deputy Director of Shanghai Customs Liu Bo stated that Shanghai would open a “inexperienced channel” for town’s key industries, together with built-in circuits, biopharmaceuticals, and automotive manufacturing. The inexperienced channel will goal to broaden facilitation measures to whole industrial and provide chains. Items which might be eligible for the inexperienced channel vary from completed merchandise to commodities and uncooked supplies and associated gear. The facilitation measures embody sped up quarantine procedures for coronavirus vaccines, medicines, and different merchandise for combating the pandemic and facilitated customs clearance measures for “whitelisted” firms, akin to automakers Tesla and SAIC.
• 70% of “whitelisted” firms resume operations in Shanghai. Of the three,000 companies added to a whitelist of firms permitted to restart operations in Shanghai, 70% have efficiently reopened. Amongst these have been the primary batch of 666 firms permitted to open, of which 95% have performed so. The listing additionally consists of 847 foreign-invested enterprises, of which 80 p.c had resumed work. Along with the whitelisted firms, over 4,400 of town’s 9,000 industrial enterprises (over a sure measurement) have resumed operations, in response to a metropolis official’s response to a media inquiry. In districts that achieved zero-COVID on the neighborhood stage sooner than the remainder of town, such because the Jinshan, Qingpu, Fengxian, and Songjiang districts, the resumption price of business enterprises was increased.
• China relaxes journey necessities for U.S. vacationers. In keeping with a discover printed on the web site of the Chinese language Embassy within the U.S., China has loosened necessities for journey from the U.S. to China. The discover removes the necessities for passengers to bear 7 days of COVID-19 testing, conduct self-monitoring, and take anti-body assessments previous to boarding the flight. Crew members may even now not be required to bear further quarantine and may journey to China as regular passengers. Passengers will nonetheless be required to take two COVID-19 assessments from two totally different testing facilities inside 48 hours of boarding the flight, no matter whether or not they have been inoculated and which vaccine they’ve been inoculated with. These necessities have been first imposed in January 2022 to stop the unfold of the Omicron variant.
• Prefecture-level metropolis in Sichuan turns into new middle of outbreak. The prefecture-level metropolis of Guang’an in Sichuan province has obtained nationwide consideration after recording over 500 circumstances in a single week, with many of the circumstances discovered within the metropolis’s Linshui county. Town, dwelling to 1 million residents, started three rounds of city-wide COVID-19 testing on Might 16, with the third spherical being carried out at the moment (Might 18). All college students, besides these within the closing 12 months of highschool, have been required to take on-line lessons at dwelling, with a view to curb the unfold of the virus.
• Shanghai proclaims it has achieved zero-COVID on the neighborhood stage, points plan for reopening. At a press briefing held on Monday, Might 16, Shanghai Vice Mayor Zong Ming introduced that 15 of Shanghai’s 16 districts had recorded no new COVID-19 infections on the neighborhood stage for 2 consecutive days, that means circumstances have been solely found amongst individuals in centralized quarantine or dwelling in closed areas. On Tuesday, Might 17, Xinhua reported that all the metropolis’s 16 districts had achieved zero-COVID on the neighborhood stage. The information comes as town’s whole case rely (each symptomatic and asymptomatic) fell underneath 1,000 for the primary time in over a month. On the Monday press briefing, the vice mayor additionally introduced a three-phase plan for reopening, which goals to return to regular life and enterprise operations by mid- to late June. The primary part will final till Might 21, throughout which town will proceed to deal with decreasing case numbers and the variety of areas which might be underneath “closed administration” (areas which have found constructive circumstances within the final 7 days). “Prevention” areas (areas which have recorded no new circumstances within the final 14 days) may even be permitted to reopen throughout this era whereas sustaining restricted motion and a low stage of social exercise.
• Shanghai alerts it’s going to start step by step opening from Might 20. Shanghai’s Vice Mayor Wu Qing acknowledged in a press briefing on Might 13 that town has set a goal of reaching zero COVID-19 circumstances on the neighborhood stage by the tip of the week, as reported by the media. After that, town will start to reopen in an “orderly” method whereas sustaining restricted mobility, efficient management, and persevering with to implement categorized administration. The vice mayor additionally acknowledged that the present system of classification “closed”, “managed” and “prevention” areas will likely be step by step be modified again to the prevailing low, medium-, and high-risk areas system in place in the remainder of the nation. Zero COVID-19 circumstances on the neighborhood stage implies that circumstances are solely discovered amongst individuals in centralized quarantine or dwelling within the “closed” areas the place they don’t seem to be permitted to depart their properties.
• China’s immigration authorities says they are going to prohibit Chinese language nationals from leaving and coming into the nation. In an article posted on its official WeChat account, the Nationwide Immigration Administration (NIA) stated that it’s “essential to implement a strict entry-exit coverage”, prohibit Chinese language residents from non-essential journey overseas, and implement stricter approval procedures for the issuance of passports. It additionally acknowledged that it could implement stricter measures at entry and exit ports to stop unlawful border crossings in an effort to curb the unfold of the virus.
• MIIT releases extra measures to help COVID-hit small companies. On Might 9, 2022, the Ministry of Trade and Info Know-how (MIIT) issued 10 measures for native governments to take to help micro-, small, and medium-sized companies and sole proprietorships which were impacted by the COVID-19 outbreaks. The measures embody particular reduction funds for MSMEs, subsidies for hire, utilities, insurance coverage charges, and different value subsidies. Massive state-owned industrial banks are additionally inspired to supply RMB 1.6 trillion (US$238 billion) in inclusive loans to micro-and small-sized enterprises whose operations have been impacted by the COVID-19-related restrictions. Native governments are additionally inspired to assist MSMEs to resolve arrears points for firms which might be unable to repay money owed.
• Beijing’s Fangshan district points work-from-home order. Beijing’s suburban Fangshan district has ordered all workplace staff to earn a living from home from Friday, Might 7 onwards with a view to curb the unfold of COVID-19. Important staff, akin to these offering primary public companies and epidemic prevention staff, will nonetheless be allowed to go to work on-site. All leisure venues and non-essential companies, akin to therapeutic massage parlors, KTVs, Web cafes, bars, espresso outlets, and varied cultural and leisure, sports activities and health venues have been ordered to shut briefly. Companies offering meals and drugs are permitted to stay open, though eating places are permitted to supply take-out and supply companies solely. The order got here because the district recorded a complete of 20 confirmed circumstances on Friday, Might 6. An extra 24 circumstances have been confirmed on Might 7 and 16 on Might 8. As of 09:00, Might 9, Fangshan district recorded 6 high-risk areas and 9 medium-risk areas.
• Beijing’s Chaoyang district points work-from-home order. Beijing’s Chaoyang district, essentially the most populous within the metropolis, ordered all residents, who’re in a position to, to earn a living from home from Thursday, Might 5 onwards. Those that should go to work on-site are urged to make use of their very own technique of journey fairly than taking public transport to cut back the danger of transmission. Epidemic management and prevention measures that have been applied over the Labor Day vacation have additionally been briefly prolonged. These embody the suspension of efficiency venues, leisure venues, Web cafes, and indoor sports activities services, in addition to scenic areas and public cultural venues. Parks may even proceed to be required to restrict capability to 50 p.c and eating places will proceed to droop dine-in companies. Public transportation within the districts of Chaoyang, Haidian, Fangshan, and Tongzhou has been adjusted and greater than 60 Beijing Subway entrances and exits throughout 13 strains have been closed.
• Beijing briefly closes gyms, leisure and reside efficiency venues, web cafes, and indoor sports activities services: On April 29, 2022, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Tradition and Tourism issued a discover on epidemic prevention and management in cultural and vacationer websites throughout the 2022 Might Day vacation, which required that: (1) Scenic spots, libraries, cultural facilities, and different cultural and vacationer websites within the metropolis ought to implement “restricted amount, reservation, and peak time adjustment” necessities and make requiring reservations a typical apply. Guests may even be required to take their temperature, scan and take a look at their well being code, and current a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates taken inside the final 48 hours when coming into a web site. (2) Guests should additionally test their temperature, scan and take a look at their well being code, and current a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates taken inside the final 48 hours when checking into resorts and rural B&Bs within the metropolis; (3) Efficiency venues, leisure venues, and Web service venues will proceed to be closed all through town. Town will proceed to droop off-campus coaching actions of cultural and artwork coaching establishments and group excursions.
• Shanghai accredited the second batch of firms to renew manufacturing: The Shanghai Municipal Authorities has accredited a second batch of firms to renew manufacturing, the vast majority of that are semiconductor, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, mechanics, and logistics firms. The whole variety of firms on the listing of the second batch is unclear because the resumption orders have been distributed by every district. Shanghai issued the primary batch of 666 firms to renew manufacturing two weeks in the past. To know extra in regards to the resumption of manufacturing in Shanghai, learn our newest article on China Briefing: How Shanghai Industrial Enterprises Can Navigate Lockdown and Resume Work.
• Shanghai relaxed lockdown situations in six districts: With each day native infections persevering with to say no, Shanghai has eased restrictions within the districts of Putuo, Jinshan, Fengxian, Chongqing, Qingpu, and Songjiang, amongst which 5 are suburban areas and 1 is within the downtown space. These districts have “principally” achieved zero-COVID on the neighborhood stage, that means that for 3 consecutive days, the each day enhance of COVID-19 circumstances accounted for lower than 1/100,000 of the full inhabitants of the district. Residents in these districts can exit to purchase groceries and search medical companies.
• Beijing orders faculty closures. At a information convention on April 28, Beijing’s training committee introduced that every one main and secondary faculties, kindergartens, and secondary vocational faculties are required to finish lessons someday early on Friday 29 forward of the Might Day nationwide vacation, which can happen from April 30 to Might 4. The training committee did specify when faculties would have the ability to reopen after the vacation, saying solely that return to high school will likely be decided “in response to the epidemic scenario” and that college students, academics, and staff will likely be required to have a detrimental COVID-19 take a look at from the final 48 hours to be allowed again. The announcement comes as Beijing recorded 47 new domestically transmitted symptomatic circumstances and a couple of asymptomatic infections on Thursday, and outbreaks had been found in native faculties earlier within the week.
• Beijing added 3 new high-risk areas and 5 new medium-risk areas on Wednesday, bringing town’s whole tally as much as 5 and 16 respectively. 3 of the high-risk areas and 14 of the medium-risk areas are in Chaoyang district and a couple of high-risk and a couple of medium-risk areas are in Fangshan district. The additions come as case numbers rose barely from the day gone by, recording 48 symptomatic circumstances, up from 31 the day gone by.
• Shanghai to arrange “normalized nucleic acid take a look at factors” across the metropolis. Shanghai has introduced that it’s going to arrange a sequence of COVID-19 take a look at factors across the metropolis with a view to shore up its COVID-19 prevention capabilities after the lockdown is lifted. The take a look at factors will likely be a mixture of “fastened sampling factors, handy sampling factors, and cell testing websites” with a view to lay the infrastructure for normalized and common COVID-19 PCR testing for town’s 25 million residents. On April 26, Shanghai’s official WeChat account launched an inventory of the preliminary 534 take a look at factors that will likely be arrange throughout town’s 16 districts, together with data on the opening hours and particular location of the take a look at factors. Residents will have the ability to lookup the take a look at factors by way of the Suishenban app or mini-program because the areas and opening hours are adjusted based mostly on demand.
• Beijing begins mass testing of many of the metropolis’s residents. Beijing will conduct three rounds of COVID-19 testing of all residents in 11 of town’s 16 districts over the course of three days, from April 26 to 30. The areas embody essentially the most populous districts of Chaoyang, Haidian, and Fengtai. The choice comes a day after Chaoyang district imposed quasi-lockdowns in sure areas and kicked off mass testing of all of its 3.5 million residents on Monday, following the invention of an outbreak at an area center faculty. Residents in different areas have been required to earn a living from home and chorus from leaving their properties until vital. On Monday, April 26, town recorded 32 new confirmed symptomatic circumstances and 1 asymptomatic an infection, up from 14 symptomatic circumstances and 5 asymptomatic infections on Sunday. The outcomes of the three rounds of testing within the coming days will reveal whether or not Beijing will likely be required to place in place extra stringent lockdown measures, or whether or not the present outbreak might be contained with out vital disruptions to each day life.
• June 14, 2022 – China recorded 95 new confirmed circumstances, of which 35 have been imported (12 in Shaanxi, 8 in Guangdong, 7 in Fujian, 3 in Tianjin, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Hunan, and 1 in Chongqing)  and 60 domestically transmitted circumstances (42 in Beijing, 15 in Interior Mongolia, and three in Shanghai). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 135 new asymptomatic infections, of which 68 have been imported and 67 have been domestically transmitted (32 in Beijing, 14 in Shanghai, 9 in Interior Mongolia, 5 in Liaoning, 3 in Yunnan, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Zhejiang). There have been 2,162 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 444 have been imported.
• June 13, 2022 – China recorded 89 new confirmed circumstances, of which 20 have been imported (5 in Shaanxi, 3 in Zhejiang, 3 in Fujian, 3 in Guangdong, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Shanghai, 1 in Heilongjiang, and 1 in Sichuan)  and 69 domestically transmitted circumstances (29 in Beijing, 27 in Interior Mongolia, 11 in Shanghai, and a couple of in Chongqing). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 131 new asymptomatic infections, of which 57 have been imported and 74 have been domestically transmitted (26 in Shanghai, 22 in Beijing, 13 in Interior Mongolia,  4 in Jilin, 3 in Yunnan, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Sichuan). There have been 2,396 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 467 have been imported.
• June 10, 2022 – China recorded 45 new confirmed circumstances, of which 15 have been imported (3 in Guangdong, 3 in Guangxi, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Fujian, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Shaanxi)  and 30 domestically transmitted circumstances (15 in Interior Mongolia, 7 in Beijing, 6 in Shanghai, and a couple of in Liaoning). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 106 new asymptomatic infections, of which 63 have been imported and 43 have been domestically transmitted (20 in Interior Mongolia, 7 in Liaoning, 7 in Jilin, 5 in Shanghai, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Fujian). There have been 3,058 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 487 have been imported.
• June 9, 2022 – China recorded 70 new confirmed circumstances, of which 17 have been imported (4 in Fujian, 4 in Guangdong, 3 in Yunnan, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Beijing 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Sichuan) and 53 domestically transmitted circumstances (37 in Interior Mongolia, 11 in Liaoning, 4 in Shanghai, and 1 in Beijing). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 170 new asymptomatic infections, of which 59 have been imported and 111 have been domestically transmitted (93 in Interior Mongolia, 5 in Shanghai, 3 in Liaoning, 2 in Fujian, 1 in Henan, 1 in Guangxi, and 1  in Yunnan). There have been 3,505 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 460 have been imported.
• June 7, 2022 – China recorded 57 new confirmed circumstances, of which 18 have been imported (7 in Fujian, 3 in Shanghai, 3 in Guangdong, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Yunnan) and 39 domestically transmitted circumstances (20 in Interior Mongolia, 13 in Liaoning, 3 in Shanghai, and three in Sichuan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 152 new asymptomatic infections, of which 67 have been imported and 85 have been domestically transmitted (49 in Interior Mongolia, 19 in Liaoning, 7 in Shanghai, 4 in Jilin, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Fujian). There have been 4,637 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 516 have been imported.
• As of 17:00, June 6, 2022, China recorded 4 high-risk areas (1 in Beijing and three in Interior Mongolia) and 30 medium-risk areas.
• June 6, 2022 – China recorded 31 new confirmed circumstances, of which 6 have been imported (2 in Fujian, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Guangdong, and 1 in Guangxi) and 25 domestically transmitted circumstances (16 in Interior Mongolia, 5 in Beijing, and 4 in Shanghai). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 140 asymptomatic infections, of which 79 have been imported and 61 have been domestically transmitted (33 in Interior Mongolia, 13 in Liaoning, 5 in Sichuan, 4 in Shanghai, 2 in Jilin, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 5,265 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 514 have been domestically transmitted.
• As of 20:00, June 5, 2022, China recorded 1 high-risk space (in Beijing) and 32 medium-risk areas.
• June 5, 2022 – China recorded 56 new confirmed circumstances, of which 23 have been imported (8 in Fujian, 5 in Sichuan, 4 in Guangdong, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Guangxi, and 1 in Yunnan) and 33 domestically transmitted circumstances (16 in Beijing, 11 in Interior Mongolia, and 6 in Shanghai). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 106 new asymptomatic infections, of which 51 have been imported and 55 have been domestically transmitted (25 in Liaoning, 16 in Shanghai, 7 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Beijing, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Jilin, and 1 in Guangxi). There have been 6,419 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 485 have been imported.
• June 4, 2022 – China recorded 46 new confirmed circumstances, of which 25 have been imported (7 in Fujian, 4 in Beijing, 4 in Guangdong, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Zhejiang, and a couple of in Guangxi) and 21 domestically transmitted (11 in Interior Mongolia, 5 in Beijing, and 5 in Shanghai). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 125 new asymptomatic infections, of which 70 have been imported and 55 have been domestically transmitted (26 in Liaoning, 9 in Shanghai, 5 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Henan, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 7,318 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 482 have been imported.
• June 3, 2022 – China recorded 37 new confirmed circumstances, of which 17 have been imported (7 in Fujian, 4 in Guangxi, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Shanxi, and 1 in Chongqing) and 20 domestically transmitted circumstances (8 in Beijing, 8 in Shanghai, 3 in Interior Mongolia, and 1 in Sichuan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 120 new asymptomatic infections, of which 66 have been imported and 54 have been domestically transmitted (9 in Guangxi, 8 in Shanghai, 7 in Beijing, 7 in Liaoning, 5 in Jilin, 4 in Hebei, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Tianjin, 3 in Shandong, 2 in Henan, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Zhejiang). There have been 8,622 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 457 have been imported.
• June 2, 2022 – China recorded 37 new confirmed circumstances, of which 19 have been imported (9 in Fujian, 4 in Shanghai, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Guangdong, and 1 in Yunnan) and 18 domestically transmitted circumstances (11 in Beijing, 5 in Shanghai, 1 in Henan, and 1 in Sichuan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 92 new asymptomatic infections of which 49 have been imported and 43 have been domestically transmitted (9 om Guangxi, 8 in Shanghai, 5 in Tianjin, 5 in Shandong, 4 in Liaoning, 3 in Beijing, 3 in Hebei, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Henan, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 9,635 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 449 have been imported).
• As of 14:00, June 1, 2022, China recorded 3 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 19 medium-risk areas.
• June 1, 2022 – China recorded 35 new confirmed circumstances, of which 13 have been imported (4 in Fujian, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Guangxi, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Yunnan) and 22 domestically transmitted circumstances (14 in Beijing, 5 in Shanghai, 2 in Henan, and 1 in Hebei). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 96 new asymptomatic infections, of which 50 have been imported and 46 have been domestically transmitted (10 in Shanghai, 8 in Hebei, 7 in Jilin, 7 in Shandong, 4 in Liaoning, 3 in Sichuan, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Jiangxi, 1 in Henan, 1 in Guangxi, 1 in Yunnan, and 1 in Xinjiang). There have been 10,638 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical observations, of which 450 have been imported infections.
• As of 09:00, June 1, 2022, China recorded 3 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 20 medium-risk areas.
• Might 31, 2022 – China recorded 50 new confirmed circumstances, of which 22 have been imported (7 in Fujian, 5 in Guangdong, 4 in Shanghai, 3 in Guangxi, 2 in Yunnan, and 1 in Sichuan) and 28 domestically transmitted circumstances (16 in Beijing, 9 in Shanghai, 1 in Jilin, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Yunnan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 124 new asymptomatic infections, of which 55 have been imported and 69 have been domestically transmitted (22 in Shanghai, 15 in Hebei, 12 in Liaoning, 7 in Jilin, 5 in Tianjin, 4 in Xinjiang, 2 in Beijing, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 11,950 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 453 have been imported).As of 17:00, Might 30, 2022, China recorded 4 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 22 medium-risk areas.

• Might 30, 2022 – China recorded 34 new confirmed circumstances, of which 14 have been imported (4 in Fujian, 4 in Guangdong, 2 in Guangxi, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Sichuan) and 20 domestically transmitted circumstances (8 in Beijing, 6 in Tianjin, and 6 in Shanghai). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 150 new asymptomatic infections, of which 48 have been imported and 102 have been domestically transmitted (61 in Shanghai, 19 in Hebei, 5 in Liaoning, 5 in Jilin, 5 in Xinjiang, 4 in Beijing, 2 in Henan, and 1 in Shandong). There have been 13776 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 453 have been domestically transmitted).
• As of 10:00, Might 30, 2022, China recorded 7 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 22 medium-risk areas.
• Might 29, 2022 – China recorded 82 new confirmed circumstances, of which 28 have been imported (15 in Fujian, 6 in Sichuan, 3 in Shanghai, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Guangdong, and 1 in Guangxi) and 54 domestically transmitted circumstances (29 in Shangai, 14 in Beijing, 7 in Tianjin, 2 in Henan, 1 in Hubei, and 1 in Sichuan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 211 new asymptomatic infections, of which 50 have been imported and 161 have been domestically transmitted (93 in Shanghai, 13 in Hebei, 10 in Jilin, 8 in Liaoning, 7 in Beijing, 7 in Henan, 7 in Xinjiang, 4 in Tianjin, 4 in Sichuan, 3 in Jiangsu, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Shandong, and 1 in Anhui). There have been 16,181 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 449 have been imported).
• Might 28, 2022 – China recorded 96 new confirmed circumstances, of which 25 have been imported (12 in Fujian, 4 in Guangxi, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Sichuan, and 1 in Jiangsu) and 71 domestically transmitted circumstances (39 in Shanghai, 18 in Beijing, 4 in Tianjin, 3 in Jilin, and three in Jiangsu). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 266 new asymptomatic infections, of which 73 have been imported and 193 have been domestically transmitted (131 in Shanghai, 11 in Liaoning, 9 in Jilin, 9 in Xinjiang, 7 in Shandong, 6 in Beijing, 5 in Henan, 3 in Tianjin, 3 in Hebei, 3 in Jiangsu, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 17552 new asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 446 have been domestically transmitted).
• Might 27, 2022 – China recorded 102 new confirmed circumstances, of which 22 have been imported (8 in Fujian, 4 in Jiangsu, 4 in Sichuan, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Guangdong, and 1 in Chongqing) and 80 domestically transmitted circumstances (45 in Shanghai, 22 in Beijing, 7 in Tianjin, 2 in Jilin, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Yunnan). 1 new dying was recorded, a domestically transmitted case in Shanghai. There have been 342 new asymptomatic infections, of which 68 have been imported and 274 have been domestically transmitted (219 in Shanghai, 9 in Liaoning, 8 in Henan, 8 in Sichuan, 8 in Xinjiang, 7 in Beijing, 5 in Jilin, 3 in Tianjin, 3 in Shandong, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Jiangxi). There have been 19,295 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 435 have been imported infections.
• As of 17:00, Might 26, 2022, China recorded 9 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 34 medium-risk areas.
• Might 26, 2022 – China recorded 130 new confirmed circumstances, of which 26 have been imported (11 in Fujian, 4 in Guangdong, 4 in Yunnan, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Guangxi, and 1 in Chongqing) and 104 domestically transmitted circumstances (48 in Shanghai, 36 in Beijing, 11 in Tianjin, and 9 in Henan). 1 new dying was recorded, a domestically transmitted case in Shanghai. There have been 415 new asymptomatic infections, of which 59 have been imported and 356 have been domestically transmitted (290 in Shanghai, 12 in Henan, 12 in Sichuan, 9 in Beijing, 9 in Tianjin, 6 in Liaoning, 6 in Jilin, 4 in Jiangsu, 4 in Xinjiang, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Shandong). There have been 22,128 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 428 have been imported).
• As of 17:00, Might 25, 2022, China recorded 9 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 40 medium-risk areas.
• Might 25, 2022 – China recorded 117 new confirmed circumstances, of which 15 have been imported (8 in Fujian, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Guangdong, and a couple of in Guangxi) and 102 have been domestically transmitted (44 in Shanghai, 41 in Beijing, 7 in Tianjin, 5 in Sichuan, 2 in Jilin, 2 in Henan, and 1 in Jiangsu). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 473 new asymptomatic infections, of which 55 have been imported and 418 have been domestically transmitted (343 in Shanghai, 28 in Henan, 11 in Tianjin, 11 in Liaoning, 6 in Beijing, 5 in Jilin, 5 in Zhejiang, 4 in Sichuan, 4 in Xinjiang, and 1 in Jiangxi). There have been 25,948 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 435 have been imported).
• As of 10:00, Might 25, 2022, China recorded 9 high-risk areas and 42 medium-risk areas.
• Might 24, 2022 – China recorded 156 new confirmed circumstances, of which 15 have been imported (5 in Fujian, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Guangxi, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Yunnan) and 141 domestically transmitted circumstances, (58 in Shanghai, 41 in Beijing, 19 in Sichuan, 16 in Tianjin, 4 in Shaanxi, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Jilin, and 1 in Zhejiang). 1 new dying was recorded, a domestically transmitted case in Shanghai. There have been 532, of which 34 have been imported and 498 have been domestically transmitted (422 in Shanghai, 24 in Sichuan, 23 in Henan, 8 in Tianjin, 7 in Beijing, 7 in Jilin, 3 in Zhejiang, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Jiangxi, and 1 in Shandong). There have been 30,323 new asymptomatic circumstances nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 429 have been domestically transmitted).
• As of 17:00, Might 24, 2022, China recorded 10 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 45 high-risk areas.
• Might 23, 2022 – China recorded 187 new confirmed circumstances, of which 13 have been imported (8 in Fujian, 3 in Sichuan, 1 in Shanghai, and 1 in Guangdong) and 174 domestically transmitted circumstances (83 in Beijing, 55 in Shanghai, 32 in Tianjin, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Fujian). 1 new dying was recorded, a domestically transmitted case in Shanghai. There have been 682 new asymptomatic circumstances, of which 54 have been imported and 628 have been domestically transmitted (503 in Shanghai, 53 in Henan, 29 in Sichuan, 16 in Beijing, 15 in Tianjin, 5 in Jilin, 3 in Anhui, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Guangdong). There have been 35,217 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 454 have been domestically transmitted).
• As of 17:00, Might 22, 2022, China recorded 11 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 45 medium-risk areas.
• Might 22, 2022 – China recorded 169 new confirmed circumstances, of which 12 have been imported (7 in Fujian, 2 in Guangxi, 2 in Yunnan, and 1  in Shanghai) and 157 have been domestically transmitted (52 in Beijing, 52 in Shanghai, 36 in Tianjin, 12 in Sichuan, 3 in Henan, 1 in Guangdong, and 1 in Shaanxi). 3 new deaths have been recorded, all domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 729 new asymptomatic infections, of which 62 have been imported and 667 have been domestically transmitted (570 in Shanghai, 35 in Sichuan, 20 in Tianjin, 15 in Henan, 10 in Jilin, 9 in Beijing, 4 in Anhui, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Fujian). There have been 37,636 asymptomatic circumstances nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 443 have been imported).
• Might 21, 2022 – China recorded 201 new confirmed circumstances, of which 20 have been imported (9 in Fujian, 4 in Guangdong, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Zhejiang,) and 181 domestically transmitted circumstances (84 in Shanghai, 58 in Beijing, 32 in Sichuan, 6 in Tianjin, and 1 in Henan). 1 new dying was recorded, a domestically transmitted case in Shanghai. There have been 1,010 new asymptomatic infections, of which 59 have been imported and 951 have been domestically transmitted (784 in Shanghai, 77 in Sichuan, 38 in Henan, 17 in Tianjin, 12 in Beijing, 7 in Jilin, 5 in Anhui, 4 in Liaoning, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Hubei). There have been 41,812 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 428 have been imported).
• Might 20, 2022 – China recorded 193 new confirmed circumstances, of which 17 have been imported (9 in Fujian, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Yunnan) and 176 domestically transmitted circumstances (88 in Shanghai, 50 in Beijing, 8 in Tianjin, 4 in Henan, 3 in Guangdong, 2 in Jilin, and 1 in Liaoning). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 990 new asymptomatic infections, of which 51 have been imported and 939 have been domestically transmitted (770 in Shanghai, 102 in Sichuan, 24 in Henan, 12 in Beijing, 11 in Tianjin, 9 in Jilin, 6 in Anhui, 2 in Liaoning, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Jiangxi, and 1 in Hubei). There have been 43,766 asymptomatic circumstances nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 419 have been domestically transmitted).
• As of 17:00, Might 19, 2022, China recorded 14 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 61 medium-risk areas.
• Might 19, 2022 – China recorded 212 new confirmed circumstances, of which 21 have been imported (7 in Fujian, 7 in Sichuan, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Shanghai, and 1 in Zhejiang) and 191 we domestically transmitted (82 in Shanghai, 50 in Beijing, 34 in Sichuan, 11 in Henan, 7 in Tianjin, 6 in Jilin, and 1 in Guangdong). 1 new dying was recorded, a domestically transmitted case in Shanghai. There have been 870 new asymptomatic infections, of which 45 have been imported and 825 have been domestically transmitted (637 in Shanghai, 115 in Sichuan, 26 in Tianjin, 15 in Jilin, 12 in Anhui, 9 in Henan, 5 in Beijing, 3 in Liaoning, 2 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Guangdong). There have been 45,519 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 419 have been imported.
• As of 07:00, Might 19, 2022, China recorded 15 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 64 medium-risk areas.
• Might 18, 2022 – China recorded 240 new confirmed circumstances, together with 13 imported circumstances (9 in Fujian, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Shanghai, and 1 in Guangxi) and 227 domestically transmitted circumstances (96 in Shanghai, 52 in Beijing, 49 in Sichuan, 16 in Tianjin, 9 in Jilin, 3 in Henan, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Qinghai). 3 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 1,065 new asymptomatic infections, of which 65 have been imported and 1,000 have been domestically transmitted (759 in Shanghai, 152 in Sichuan, 39 in Tianjin, 17 in Beijing, 15 in Anhui, 8 in Henan, 3 in Jilin, 3 in Jiangsu, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Hubei, and 1 in Guangdong). There have been 47,718 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 441 have been imported).
• As of 19:00, Might 17, 2022, China recorded 17 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 62 medium-risk areas.
• Might 17, 2022 – China recorded 175 new confirmed circumstances, together with 13 imported circumstances (9 in Fujian, 2 in Guangdong, and a couple of in Yunnan) and 162 domestically transmitted circumstances (77 in Shanghai, 43 in Beijing, 16 in Sichuan, 11 in Henan, 7 in Tianjin, 5 in Jilin, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Shandong). 1 new dying was recorded, a domestically transmitted case in Shanghai. There have been 925 new asymptomatic infections, of which 38 have been imported and 887 have been domestically transmitted (746 in Shanghai, 73 in Sichuan, 23 in Tianjin, 22 in Henan, 9 in Beijing, 6 in Jilin, 3 in Qinghai, 2 in Hebei, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Anhui). There have been 50,461 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 452 have been imported).
• As of 21:00, Might 16, 2022, China recorded 19 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 58 medium-risk areas.
• Might 16, 2022 – China recorded 151 new confirmed circumstances, together with 11 imported circumstances (7 in Fujian, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Shanghai, and 1 in Yunnan) and 140 domestically transmitted circumstances (69 in Shanghai, 39 in Beijing, 14 in Sichuan, 8 in Henan, 5 in Guangdong, 2 in Zhejiang, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Guizhou). 4 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 1,076 new asymptomatic infections, of which 57 have been imported and 1,019 have been domestically transmitted (869 in Shanghai, 74 in Sichuan, 15 in Beijing, 13 in Henan, 10 in Liaoning, 8 in Anhui, 7 in Qinghai, 4 in Tianjin, 4 in Hebei, 4 in Hubei, 3 in Jilin, 2 in Heilongjiang, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Guangxi, 1 in Guizhou, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 52,798 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 478 have been imported).
• As of 08:00, Might 16, 2022, China recorded 18 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 59 medium-risk areas.
• Might 15, 2022 – China recorded 239 new confirmed circumstances, of which 13 have been imported (7 in Fujian, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Guangdong, and 1 in Sichuan) and 226 have been domestically transmitted (166 in Shanghai, 33 in Beijing, 13 in Sichuan, 5 in Henan, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Guizhou, 1 in Hebi, 1 in Jilin, 1 in Guangdong, 1 in Jiangxi, and 1 in Chongqing). 3 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 1,550 new asymptomatic infections, of which 58 have been imported and 1,492 have been domestically transmitted (1,203 in Shanghai, 196 in Sichuan, 24 in Henan, 16 in Liaoning, 9 in Jiangsu, 8 in Beijing, 8 in Hebei, 7 in Anhui, 7 in Qinghai, 3 in Zhejiang, 2 in Jiangxi, 2 in Shandong, 2 in Guangxi, 2 in Chongqing, 2 in Guizhou, and 1 in Jilin). There have been 58,878 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 481 have been imported).
• Might 14, 2022 – China recorded 276 new confirmed circumstances, of which 23 have been imported (17 in Fujian, 4 in Guangdong, 1 in Shanghai, and 1 in Guangxi) and 253 domestically transmitted circumstances (194 in Shanghai, 32 in Beijing, 7 in Henan, 4 in Guangdong, 4 in Qinghai, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Chongqing, 1 in Jilin, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Hunan, and 1 in Guangxi). 1 new dying was recorded, a domestically transmitted case in Shanghai. There have been 1,796 new asymptomatic infections, of which 70 have been imported and 1,726 have been domestically transmitted (1,487 in Shanghai, 90 in Sichuan, 40 in Henan, 33 in Liaoning, 24 in Beijing, 19 in Qinghai, 17 in Jiangsu, 5 in Jiangxi, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Hebi, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Hubei, and 1 in Guizhou). There have been 61,780 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 469 have been imported).
• Might 13, 2022 –  China recorded 331 new confirmed circumstances, of which 19 have been imported (15 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Beijing, and 1 case in Guangdong) and 312 have been domestically transmitted (227 circumstances in Shanghai, 42 in Beijing, 15 in Henan, 11 in Guangdong, 8 in Qinghai, 6 in Sichuan, 2 in Chongqing, and 1 in Shaanxi). 2 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 2,201 new asymptomatic infections, of which 61 have been imported and a couple of,140 have been domestically transmitted (1,869 in Shanghai, 94 in Sichuan, 58 in Liaoning, 35 in Jiangsu, 29 in Henan, 22 in Qinghai, 10 in Jiangxi, 8 in Beijing, 5 in Hebei, 4 in Zhejiang, 3 in Guangdong, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Guangxi, and 1 in Chongqing). There have been 70,770 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 447 have been imported).
• As of 11:00, Might 13, 2022, China recorded 17 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 79 medium-risk areas.
• Might 12, 2022 – China recorded 237 new confirmed circumstances, of which 15 have been imported (5 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, and a couple of circumstances in Guangdong) and 222 have been domestically transmitted (144 circumstances in Shanghai, 35 in Beijing, 21 in Henan, 13 in Qinghai, 3 in Jilin, 3 in Guangdong, 2 in Liaoning, and 1 in Guizhou). 5 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 1,680 new asymptomatic infections, of which 50 have been imported and 1,630 have been domestically transmitted (1,305 in Shanghai, 85 in Liaoning, 77 in Henan, 47 in Jiangsu, 25 in Sichuan, 25 in Qinghai, 20 in Zhejiang, 14 in Jiangxi, 11 in Beijing, 10 in Hebei, 4 in Guizhou, 2 in Jilin, 2 in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, and 1 in Shandong). There have been 75,532 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 434 have been imported.
• As of 09:00, Might 12, 2022, China recorded 20 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 77 medium-risk areas.
• Might 11, 2022 – China recorded 324 new confirmed circumstances, of which 22 have been imported (11 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Guangdong, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Shanghai, 1 case in Jiangsu, 1 case in Sichuan, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 302 have been domestically transmitted (228 circumstances in Shanghai, 24 in Beijing, 22 in Henan, 10 in Guangdong, 10 in Qinghai, 4 in Liaoning, 2 in Zhejiang, and a couple of in Fujian). 7 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 1,603 new asymptomatic infections, of which 58 have been imported and 1,545 have been home (1,259 in Shanghai, 67 in Henan, 60 in Liaoning, 49 in Jiangsu, 44 in Jiangxi, 13 in Beijing, 10 in Guangdong, 10 in Qinghai, 9 in Sichuan, 5 in Hebei, 5 in Zhejiang, 4 in Jilin and three in Guangxi, 2 in Hubei, 2 in Guizhou, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Anhui, and 1 in Chongqing). There have been 79,926 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 465 have been imported).
• Might 10, 2022 – China recorded 357 new symptomatic circumstances, of which 8 have been imported (3 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Guangdong, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Fujian, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 349 have been domestically transmitted (234 circumstances in Shanghai, 61 in Beijing, 25 in Henan, 15 in Guangdong, 10 in Qinghai, 2 in Liaoning, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Guizhou). 6 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 3,118 new asymptomatic infections, of which 41 have been imported and three,077 have been domestically transmitted (2,780 in Shanghai, 98 in Henan, 55 in Jiangsu, 53 in Liaoning, 35 in Jiangxi, 17 in Qinghai, 13 in Beijing, 9 in Zhejiang, 6 in Jilin, 6 in Guangdong, 3 in Sichuan, 1 in Hebei, and 1 in Chongqing). There have been 87,294 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 452 have been imported.
• As of 08:00, Might 10, 2022, China recorded 21 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 77 medium-risk areas.
• Might 9, 2022 – China reported 415 new confirmed circumstances, of which 14 have been imported (7 in Guangdong, 4 in Fujian, 2 in Shanghai, and 1 in Guangxi) and 401 have been domestically transmitted (322 circumstances in Shanghai, 33 circumstances in Beijing, 28 circumstances in Guangdong, 14 circumstances in Henan, 2 circumstances in Qinghai, 1 case in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Hunan). 11 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 3,918 new asymptomatic infections, of which 59 have been imported and three,859 have been domestically transmitted (3,625 circumstances in Shanghai, 62 in Jiangsu, 50 in Liaoning, 46 in Henan, 18 in Qinghai, 16 in Beijing, 16 in Zhejiang, 12 in Guangdong, 10 in Jiangxi, 3 in Jilin, and 1 in Hebei). There have been 92,564 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 474 have been imported).
• As of 09:00, Might 9, 2022, China recorded 21 high-risk areas (all in Beijing) and 77 medium-risk areas.
• Might 8, 2022 – China reported 329 new confirmed circumstances, together with 10 imported circumstances (5 in Fujian, 2 in Shanghai, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Guangdong, and 1 in Guangxi) and 319 domestically transmitted circumstances (215 in Shanghai, 44 in Beijing, 25 in Henan, 21 in Guangdong, 4 in Qinghai, 3 in Jilin, 2 in Chongqing, 1 in Hebei, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Jiangsu, and 1 in Zhejiang). 8 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 4,133 new asymptomatic infections, of which 68 have been imported and 4,065 have been domestically transmitted (3,760 in Shanghai, 85 in Liaoning, 76 in Henan, 60 in Jiangsu, 27 in Zhejiang, 21 in Jilin, 18 in Beijing, 8 in Jiangxi, 3 in Guangdong, 2 in Qinghai, 1 in Hebei, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Sichuan). There have been 97,512 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 505 have been imported).
• Might 7, 2022 – China reported 351 new confirmed circumstances, together with 6 imported circumstances (2 in Fujian, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Sichuan) and 345 domestically transmitted circumstances (253 in Shanghai, 45 in Beijing, 29 in Henan, 8 in Guangdong, 3 in Jilin, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Hunan,1 in Liaoning, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Chongqing). 13 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 4,324 new asymptomatic infections, of which 49 have been imported and 4,275 have been domestically transmitted (3,961 in Shanghai, 98 in Liaoning, 70 in Jiangsu, 69 in Henan, 22 in Jilin, 18 in Zhejiang, 10 in Jiangxi, 8 in Beijing, 4 in Shandong, 3 in Hebei, 3 in Sichuan, 3 in Xinjiang, 2 in Anhui, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Guangdong, 1 in Guizhou, and 1 in Qinghai). There have been 103,935 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 489 have been imported.
• As of 17:00, Might 6, 2022, China reported 19 high-risk areas (18 in Beijing and 1 in Heilongjiang) and 92 medium-risk areas.
• Might 6, 2022 – China reported 374 new confirmed circumstances, together with 18 imported circumstances (14 in Fujian, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Heilongjiang, and 1 in Sichuan) and 356 domestically transmitted circumstances (245 in Shanghai, 55 in Beijing, 24 in Henan, 13 in Guangdong, 4 in Hebei, 4 in Heilongjiang, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Jilin, 2 in Hunan, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Guizhou). 12 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 4,340 new asymptomatic circumstances, of which 68 have been imported and 4,272 have been domestically transmitted (4,024 in Shanghai, 61 in Liaoning, 55 in Henan, 47 in Jiangsu, 24 in Zhejiang, 17 in Beijing, 15 in Jiangxi, 12 in Jilin, 7 in Hebei, 5 in Shandong, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Guangdong, and 1 in Guizhou). There have been 111,906 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 505 have been imported).
• As of 06:00, April 6, 2022, China recorded 19 high-risk areas (17 in Beijing and a couple of in Heilongjiang) and 95 medium-risk areas.
• Might 5, 2022 – China reported 373 new confirmed circumstances, together with 13 imported circumstances (3 in Guangdong, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Fujian, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Yunnan) and 360 domestically transmitted circumstances (261 in Shanghai, 42 in Beijing, 14 in Henan, 13 in Guangdong, 10 in Zhejiang, 4 in Jilin, 4 in Heilongjiang, 3 in Jiangsu, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Hunan, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Sichuan). 13 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 4,740 new asymptomatic infections, of which 62 have been imported and 4,678 have been domestically transmitted (4,390 in Shanghai, 99 in Liaoning, 38 in Jiangxi, 26 in Jiangsu, 26 in Henan, 24 in Zhejiang, 20 in Jilin, 19 in Hebei, 14 in Shandong, 8 in Beijing, 6 in Guangdong, 4 in Xinjiang, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Hubei, and 1 in Guangxi). There have been 118,737 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 526 have been imported infections).
• As of 09:00, April 5, 2022, China reported 15 high-risk areas (13 in Beijing and a couple of in  Heilongjiang) and 102 medium-risk areas.
• Might 4, 2022 – China reported 362 new confirmed circumstances, together with 9 imported circumstances (4 in Fujian, 3 in Shanghai, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Shandong) and 353 domestically transmitted circumstances (260 in Shanghai, 46 in Beijing, 12 in Henan, 12 in Guangdong, 7 in Heilongjiang, 3 in Jilin, 3 in Jiangsu, 3 in Zhejiang, 3 in Shandong, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Xinjiang). 16 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 5,136 new asymptomatic infections, of which 61 have been imported and 5,075 have been domestically transmitted (4,722 in Shanghai, 128 in Liaoning, 46 in Jiangxi, 38 in Jilin, 32 in Henan, 28 in Hebei, 22 in Jiangsu, 20 in Zhejiang, 12 in Shandong, 10 in Xinjiang, 5 in Beijing, 4 in Guangdong, 3 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Hubei, 1 in Guangxi, and 1 in Sichuan). There have been 128,319 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 529 have been imported infections).
• As of 9:00, Might 4, 2022, China recorded 14 high-risk areas (12 in Beijing and a couple of in Heilongjiang) and 104 medium-risk areas (34 in Beijing, 3 in Hebei, 4 in Interior Mongolia, 8 in Liaoning, 1 in Jilin, 27 in Heilongjiang, 13 in Shanghai, 4 in Jiangsu, 4 in Shandong, 2 in Henan, 4 in Hunan).
• Might 3, 2022 – China reported 384 new confirmed circumstances, together with 16 imported circumstances (6 in Fujian, 5 in Sichuan, 3 in Guangxi, and a couple of in Guangdong) and 368 domestically transmitted circumstances (274 in Shanghai, 51 in Beijing, 13 in Heilongjiang, 7 in Guangdong, 5 in Liaoning, 5 in Jiangxi, 3 in Fujian, 3 in Shandong, 2 in Shanxi, 2 in Henan, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Sichuan). 20 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 5,690 new asymptomatic infections, of which 43 have been imported and 5,647 have been domestically transmitted (5,395 in Shanghai, 79 in Liaoning, 34 in Zhejiang, 29 in Jiangxi, 26 in Xinjiang, 21 in Jilin, 13 in Jiangsu, 11 in Beijing, 11 in Shandong, 10 in Heilongjiang, 5 in Hebei, 5 in Guangdong, 4 in Henan, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Anhui, and 1 in Chongqing). There have been 133,610 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 516 have been imported infections).
• China seems to roll again plans to chop quarantine time for worldwide arrivals. On April 12, Caixin, together with different home media retailers, reported that China had launched a pilot program in eight cities to cut back the full quarantine time for worldwide arrivals from 14 to 10 days (see beneath replace). Nevertheless, the Chinese language variations of the articles sharing this information have since been eliminated. Furthermore, new articles from state media reiterated China’s zero-tolerance strategy to COVID-19, stating that ‘Attempting to ‘reside with the virus’ […] isn’t any alternative for China”. Regardless of the retraction, it’s potential that China did certainly have plans to cut back quarantine time for worldwide arrivals, however given the latest outbreaks throughout the nation, and significantly in Shanghai, it appears seemingly that the authorities deemed it an inopportune time to start rolling out this pilot program. Quarantine occasions for inbound passengers will subsequently proceed to be a minimal of 14 days for the foreseeable future.
• China Has Launched Pilot Program in 8 Cities to Take a look at Looser Quarantine Management: In keeping with a Caixin report, China is attempting out lowered quarantine occasions for residents in locked-down communities, abroad arrivals, and shut contact of constructive circumstances in 8 cities, together with Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Dalian, Suzhou, Ningbo, Xiamen, and Qingdao. Underneath the pilot program, centralized quarantine necessities for these teams will likely be shortened from 14 to 10 days, after which they should spend every week underneath remark at dwelling. In the meantime, a excessive frequency of nucleic acid and antigen assessments will likely be carried out for related people over these 17 days. The pilot program was launched on April 11, 2022 in a piecemeal method and can run for 4 weeks. It’s learn as an effort of China to discover the optimum isolation interval for COVID-19 and a possible signal that China will ease its stringent COVID-19 management measures step by step.
• Newest Vaccination Charges in China: Within the press convention held on April 12, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated that as of April 11, 2022,  a complete of three.3328 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered nationwide, with 1.280156 million individuals vaccinated and 1.244923 billion individuals totally vaccinated, accounting for 90.8 % and 88.3% of the full inhabitants, respectively. A complete of 719.324 million individuals obtained enhanced immunization, together with 22.414 million who obtained sequential enhanced immunization. A complete of 224.777 million individuals over the age of 60 have been vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19, with 213.293 million individuals receiving full vaccinations and 150.761 million individuals receiving enhanced immunizations.
• U.S. Ordered Departure for U.S. Consulate Basic Shanghai: In keeping with a press release launched by the US Mission China on April 12, 2022, the Division of State had on the day prior ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. authorities staff and their relations from the U.S. Consulate Basic Shanghai. The ordered departure standing of U.S. Consulate Basic Shanghai will likely be reviewed in 30-day increments. The assertion additionally talked about that services on the U.S. Consulate Basic Shanghai will reopen to the general public as quickly as potential.
• Guangzhou isn’t underneath lockdown however COVID-19 management measures have been strengthened: Guangzhou has applied stricter COVID-19 management measures, together with faculty suspension, since April 11, 2022, after 22 new domestically transmitted circumstances have been reported from 0:00 to 14:00 on April 9, 2022. As well as, residents who’ve vital causes to depart Guangzhou might want to present a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates from the final 48 hours.
• COVID-19 Management Measures Disrupted Logistics and Dampened Provide Chains Issues: In keeping with the most recent data, affected by the persevering with epidemic, varied elements of East China have just lately upgraded prevention and management measures and introduced the non permanent closure of expressway exits and repair areas. Statistics present that Hangzhou, Ningbo, Yiwu, Shaoxing, Wenzhou, Nanjing, Lianyungang, Suqian, Jiaxing, Huzhou, and different cities have introduced the closure of a few of their expressway entrances and exits. In Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces alone, 193 expressway exits and repair areas have been closed (together with 55 service areas, and 138 expressway exits). Suggestions from the truck trailer and freight forwarding logistics business additionally reveals that, along with the above 193 closed expressway exits and repair areas, another expressway entrances and exits which might be underneath regular operation have additionally put heavy restrictions on truck drivers. Numerous drivers can’t get off the freeway as a result of their transit code has an asterisk (*) (indicating that they’ve been in a metropolis that has recorded COVID-19 circumstances within the final 14 days)  or their plates are issued by different provinces.
• Beijing Registered 1 Excessive-Danger Space: In keeping with an epidemic management press convention held on April 9, 2022, an space in Beijing was categorized as excessive threat for COVID-19. The world, Erjiefang, is positioned in Jiuxianqiao Avenue in Chaoyang district. A complete of 8 domestically transmitted circumstances have been reported within the space within the final 14 days.
• Might 2, 2022 – China reported 865 new confirmed circumstances, together with 19 imported circumstances (5 in Guangdong, 3 in Jiangsu, 3 in Guangxi, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Fujian, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Tianjin, and 1 in Heilongjiang) and 846 domestically transmitted circumstances (727 in Shanghai, 36 in Beijing, 31 in Jilin, 23 in Guangdong, 8 in Heilongjiang, 6 in Sichuan, 5 in Shandong, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Jiangxi, 2 in Xinjiang, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Henan). 32 new deaths have been recorded,  all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 6,957 new asymptomatic infections, of which 62 have been imported and 6,895 have been domestically transmitted (6,606 in Shanghai, 95 in Liaoning, 37 in Xinjiang, 35 in Jiangxi, 34 in Shandong, 20 in Heilongjiang, 16 in Jilin, 16 in Jiangsu, 16 in Zhejiang, 5 in Beijing, 4 in Hebei, 4 in Henan, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Hunan, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 156,131 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 542 have been imported infections).
• Might 1, 2022 – China reported 920 new confirmed circumstances, together with 4 imported circumstances (1 in Shanghai, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Guangxi, and 1 in Sichuan) and 916 domestically transmitted circumstances (788 in Shanghai, 53 in Beijing, 21 in Guangdong, 16 in Jilin, 6 in Shandong, 6 in Sichuan, 5 in Heilongjiang, 5 in Jiangxi, 4 in Henan, 4 in Xinjiang, 3 in Jiangsu, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Hunan, and 1 in Chongqing). 38 new deaths have been recorded,  all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 7,409 new asymptomatic infections, of which 69 have been imported and seven,340 have been domestically transmitted (7,084 in Shanghai, 57 in Jiangxi, 47 in Liaoning, 44 in Xinjiang, 26 in Jilin, 18 in Zhejiang, 15 in Shandong, 9 in Heilongjiang, 9 in Anhui, 7 in Guangdong, 6 in Beijing, 6 in Jiangsu, 5 in Henan, 4 in Sichuan, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 180,362 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 590 have been imported infections).
• April 30, 2022 – China reported 1,424 new confirmed circumstances, together with 14 imported circumstances (4 in Fujian, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Guangxi, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Guangdong, and 1 in Sichuan) and 1,410 domestically transmitted circumstances (1249 in Shanghai, 48 in Beijing, 28 in Guangdong, 26 in Sichuan, 20 in Jilin, 8 in Zhejiang, 8 in Shandong, 6 in Interior Mongolia, 5 in Jiangsu, 3 in Hunan, 2 in Heilongjiang, 2 in Jiangxi, 2 in Henan 2 in Xinjiang, and 1 in Liaoning). 47 new deaths have been recorded,  all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 9,369 new asymptomatic infections, of which 76 have been imported and 9,293 have been domestically transmitted (8,932 in Shanghai, 85 in Liaoning, 68 in Jiangxi, 40 in Xinjiang, 35 in Jilin, 31 in Shandong, 22 in Zhejiang, 19 in Anhui, 16 in Guangdong, 15 in Jiangsu, 10 in Sichuan, 6 in Beijing, 4 in Yunnan, 3 in Heilongjiang, 3 in Henan, 2 in Hebei, 1 in Hubei, and 1 in Guangxi). There have been 191,036 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 589 have been imported infections).
• April 29, 2022 – China reported 5,659 new confirmed circumstances, together with 13 imported circumstances (3 in Guangdong, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Shanghai, 2 in Fujian, 1 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Guangxi, and 1 in Sichuan) and 5,646 domestically transmitted circumstances (5,487 in Shanghai, 47 in Beijing, 42 in Jilin, 31 in Zhejiang, 7 in Shandong, 7 in Guangdong, 4 in Heilongjiang, 4 in Jiangxi, 3 in Interior Mongolia, 3 in Jiangsu, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Henan, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Hunan, 1 in Guangxi, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Yunnan). 52 new deaths have been recorded,  all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 10,029 new asymptomatic infections, of which 87 have been imported and 9,942 have been domestically transmitted (9,545 in Shanghai, 91 in Liaoning, 76 in Jiangxi, 46 in Jiangsu, 45 in Jilin, 38 in Shandong, 23 in Anhui, 20 in Zhejiang, 18 in Xinjiang, 7 in Hubei, 7 in Guangdong, 6 in Heilongjiang, 5 in Henan, 4 in Hebei, 3 in Yunnan, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Hunan, 1 in Guangxi, 1 in Chongqing, and 1 in Ningxia). There have been 197,213 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 601 have been imported infections).
• April 28, 2022 – China reported 1,503 new confirmed circumstances, together with 9 imported circumstances (3 in Sichuan, 2 in Fujian, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Jiangxi, and 1 in Guangdong) and 1,494 domestically transmitted circumstances (1,292 in Shanghai, 56 in Jilin, 48 in Beijing, 46 in Zhejiang, 11 in Heilongjiang, 10 in Jiangxi, 9 in Interior Mongolia, 8 in Shandong, 4 in Henan, 2 in Hebei, 2 in Jiangsu, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Hunan, 1 in Chongqing, 1 in Sichuan, 1 in Shaanxi, and 1 in Qinghai). 47 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 9,864 asymptomatic infections, of which 73 have been imported 9,791 have been domestically transmitted (9,330 in Shanghai, 98 in Jilin, 84 in Shandong, 79 in Jiangxi, 72 in Jiangsu, 55 in Liaoning, 20 in Zhejiang, 15 in Anhui, 13 in Henan, 9 in Hebei, 7 in Heilongjiang, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Xinjiang, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Sichuan, 1 in Guizhou, and 1 in Yunnan). There have been 208,195 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 582 have been imported).
• As of 08:00, April 28, 2022, China recorded 10 high-risk areas (5 in Beijing, 2 in Heilongjiang, 2 in Fujian, and 1 in Jilin) and 113 medium-risk areas.
• April 27, 2022 – China reported 1,824 new confirmed circumstances, together with 6 imported circumstances (2 in Guangxi, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Guangdong) and 1,818 domestically transmitted circumstances (1,606 in Shanghai, 56 in Jiangxi, 51 in Jilin, 31 in Beijing, 25 in Heilongjiang, 16 in Zhejiang, 8 in Jiangsu, 7 in Interior Mongolia, 6 in Shandong, 3 in Henan, 2 in Hunan, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Hebei, 1 in Shanxi, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Chongqing). 48 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 12,474 asymptomatic infections, of which 70 have been imported and 12,404 have been domestically transmitted (11,956 in Shanghai, 102 in Liaoning, 80 in Jilin, 76 in Jiangsu, 66 in Shandong, 41 in Jiangxi, 31 in Zhejiang, 14 in Henan, 13 in Hebei, 8 in Anhui, 7 in Heilongjiang, 3 in Beijing, 3 in Yunnan, 2 in Hubei, and a couple of in Guangxi). There have been 225,249 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark, of which 602 have been imported circumstances.
• As of 10:00, April 27, 2022, China recorded 7 high-risk areas (2 in Fujian, 2 in Heilongjiang, 2 in Beijing, and 1 in Jilin) and 107 medium-risk areas.
• April 26, 2022 – China reported 1,923 new confirmed circumstances, together with 15 imported circumstances (4 in Guangdong, 4 in Guangxi, 3 in Fujian, 2 in Jiangxi, 1 in Interior Mongolia, and 1 in Shandong) and 1,908 domestically transmitted circumstances (1,661 in Shanghai, 91 in Jiangxi, 44 in Jilin, 32 in Beijing, 25 in Liaoning, 18 in Heilongjiang, 8 in Zhejiang, 8 in Henan, 6 in Interior Mongolia, 2 in Hebei, 2 in Shanxi, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Shandong, 2 in Hunan, 2 in Guangdong, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Qinghai). 52 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 15,889 new asymptomatic infections, of which 73 have been imported circumstances and 15,816 have been domestically transmitted (15,319 in Shanghai, 112 in Jiangsu, 101 in Jilin, 62 in Shandong, 49 in Hebei, 46 in Jiangxi, 39 in Liaoning, 34 in Zhejiang, 18 in Heilongjiang, 10 in Anhui, 9 in Henan, 6 in Yunnan, 3 in Hubei, 2 in Tianjin, 2 in Guangxi, 2 in Sichuan, 1 in Beijing, and 1 in Qinghai). There have been 246,139 asymptomatic circumstances nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 596 have been imported infections).
• As of 09:00, April 26, 2022, China recorded 6 high-risk areas (2 in Fujian, 2 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Jilin, and 1 in Beijing) and 103 medium-risk areas.
• April 25, 2022 – China reported 2,680 new confirmed circumstances, together with 14 imported circumstances (2 in Fujian, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Sichuan, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Zhejiang, and 1 in Guangxi) and a couple of,666 domestically transmitted circumstances (2,472 in Shanghai, 79 in Jilin, 26 in Heilongjiang 14 in Beijing, 14 in Jiangxi, 13 in Zhejiang, 12 in Hunan, 9 in Interior Mongolia, 5 in Henan, 5 in Qinghai, 4 in Jiangsu, 3 in Liaoning, 3 in Guangdong, 2 in Shanxi, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Sichuan). 51 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted in Shanghai. There have been 17,581 asymptomatic infections, of which 53 have been imported and 17,528 have been domestically transmitted (16,983 in Shanghai, 116 in Jiangxi, 107 in Jilin, 92 in Jiangsu, 74 in Hebei, 49 in Shandong, 29 in Anhui, 19 in Zhejiang, 18 in Henan, 14 in Yunnan, 12 in Heilongjiang, 5 in Beijing, 5 in Shanxi, 2 in Hubei, 2 in Qinghai, and 1 in Guangxi). There have been 245,343 asymptomatic circumstances nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 612 have been imported infections).
• As of 07:00, April 25, 2022, China recorded 6 high-risk areas (2 in Fujian, 2 in Heilongjiang,1 in Jilin, and 1 in Beijing) and 100 medium-risk areas.
• April 24, 2022 – China reported 1,580 new confirmed circumstances, together with 14 imported circumstances (5 in Guangdong, 4 in Guangxi, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Henan, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Yunnan) and 1,566 domestically transmitted circumstances (1,401 in Shanghai, 60 in Jilin, 26 in Heilongjiang, 22 in Beijing, 12 in Zhejiang, 10 in Jiangxi, 6 in Jiangsu, 6 in Henan, 5 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Shandong, 4 in Hunan, 4 in Guangdong, 2 in Anhui, 1 in Hebei, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Hubei, and 1 in Yunnan. 39 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 20,285 new asymptomatic circumstances, of which 55 have been imported and 20,230 have been domestically transmitted (19,657 in Shanghai, 154 in Jilin, 120 in Jiangsu, 116 in Hebei, 45 in Shandong, 31 in Zhejiang, 29 in Jiangxi, 26 in Henan, 16 in Heilongjiang, 14 in Anhui, 8 in Yunnan, 5 in Shanxi, 4 in Liaoning, 3 in Hubei, 2 in Guangxi). There have been 249212 asymptomatic circumstances nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 656 have been imported infections).
• April 23, 2022 – China reported 2,988 new confirmed circumstances, together with 17 imported circumstances (6 in Interior Mongolia, 4 in Fujian, 3 in Guangdong, 2 in Beijing, 1 in Jiangxi, and 1 in Sichuan) and a couple of,971 domestically transmitted circumstances (2,736 in Shanghai, 136 in Jilin, 31 in Heilongjiang, 11 in Jiangxi, 10 in Zhejiang, 9 in Hunan, 8 in Guangdong, 6 in Beijing, 6 in Jiangsu, 5 in Henan, 4 in Hebei, 3 in Qinghai, 2 in Shanxi, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Hubei). 12 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 21,423 new asymptomatic infections, of which 68 have been imported and 21,355 have been domestically transmitted (20,634 in Shanghai, 205 in Jilin, 172 in Hebei, 125 in Jiangsu, 57 in Zhejiang, 36 in Henan, 34 in Jiangxi, 22 in Shandong, 16 in Anhui, 14 in Heilongjiang, 14 in Yunnan, 9 in Shanxi, 6 in Qinghai, 2 in Liaoning, 2 in Hubei, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Guangxi, 2 in Gansu, and 1 in Fujian). There are presently 247,348 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 703 are imported infections).
• As of 08:00, April 21, 2022, China recorded 7 high-risk areas (3 in Jilin, 2 in Heilongjiang, and a couple of in Fujian) and 114 medium-risk areas.
• Shanghai to implement a 6-month hire waiver for small and micro enterprises renting state-owned property. At a routine each day press convention held on April 22, the Director of the Shanghai Municipal State-owned Belongings Supervision and Administration Fee (SASAC) Bai Tingwei confirmed that small and micro enterprises and registered particular person companies renting property from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) can have their hire waived for six months. Firms in Shanghai is not going to be required to show that they’ve been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and simply want to supply their leasing contract and different vital supplies to qualify for the waiver. Regulators may even launch a set of tips to make clear points akin to subletting. In keeping with Bai Tinghui, round 80,000 small and micro enterprises and particular person registered companies will likely be eligible for the hire waiver, with the full quantity of hire waived anticipated to succeed in RMB 10 billion (US$1.5 billion) over the six-month interval.
• April 21, 2022 – China reported 2,841 new confirmed circumstances, together with 11 imported circumstances (5 in Guangxi, 3 in Fujian, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Guangdong, and 1 in Yunnan) and a couple of,830 domestically transmitted circumstances (2,634 in Shanghai, 95 in Jilin, 42 in Heilongjiang, 14 in Jiangxi, 8 in Jiangsu, 8 in Guangdong, 6 in Zhejiang, 5 in Shanxi, 4 in Sichuan, 4 in Qinghai, 3 in Hunan, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Hebei, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Fujian, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Henan, and 1 in Yunnan). 8 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 16,617 new asymptomatic infections, of which 65 have been imported and 16,552 have been domestically transmitted (15,861 in Shanghai, 261 in Jilin, 111 in Jiangsu, 93 in Hebei, 31 in Zhejiang, 31 in Jiangxi, 30 in Anhui, 26 in Shanxi, 25 in Henan, 23 in Heilongjiang, 20 in Shandong, 9 in Qinghai, 6 in Liaoning, 6 in Guangxi, 6 in Yunnan, 4 in Guangdong, 4 in Sichuan, 3 in Hubei, 1 in Fujian, and 1 within the Xinjiang Manufacturing and Development Corps). There are presently 261,262 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 745 are imported infections).
• Hong Kong reopened venues together with gyms, magnificence parlors, theme parks, and cinemas. On Thursday, April 21, 2022, Hong Kong eased a few of its hardest COVID-19 prevention and management measures, reopening venues together with gyms, magnificence parlors, theme parks, and cinemas for the primary time in additional than 4 months. This occurred at a time when Hong Kong’s COVID-19 scenario was improved and the each day COVID-19 infections have been beneath 700 once more. Bookings at these premises surge as residents wanting to embrace a return to regular life. Folks’s Day by day warns that folks ought to stay cautious as there is likely to be a possible rebound in circumstances.
• 1,862 container ships are caught globally with 28% caught in Chinese language ports. The variety of container ships ready outdoors ports because of congestion has risen sharply in latest months, with 20 p.c of all container ships traded globally now caught, in response to Windward, a maritime information consultancy. Which means a fifth of the world’s container ships are caught in congested ports and, in response to its information, 1 / 4 of all vessels are caught in Chinese language ports. According to information launched by Windward on April 19, the lockdown has exacerbated congestion at ports, with the variety of container ships ready outdoors Chinese language ports 195 p.c increased than in February, climbing from 260 in February to 506 in April.
• April 20, 2022 – China reported 2,761 new confirmed circumstances, together with 8 imported circumstances (3 in Sichuan, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Shandong, and 1 in Guangdong) and 2,753 domestically transmitted circumstances (2,494 in Shanghai, 133 in Jilin, 45 in Heilongjiang, 25 in Jiangxi, 14 in Guangdong, 9 in Shanxi, 8 in Jiangsu, 8 in Zhejiang, 5 in Shaanxi, 3 in Henan, 3 in Hunan, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Fujian, 1 in Hebei, and 1 in Qinghai). 7 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 17,166 new asymptomatic infections, of which 100 have been imported and 17,066 have been domestically transmitted (16,407 in Shanghai, 262 in Jilin, 95 in Jiangsu, 61 in Hebei, 48 in Anhui, 47 in Zhejiang, 28 in Heilongjiang, 28 in Jiangxi, 25 in Shandong, 21 in Shanxi, 13 in Henan, 9 in Liaoning, 6 in Guangdong, 6 in Guangxi, 5 in Yunnan, 4 in Hubei, and 1 in Qinghai). There are presently 266,288 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 750 are imported infections).
• As of 07:00, April 20, 2022, China recorded 9 high-risk areas (3 in Jilin, 2 in Heilongjiang, 2 in Fujian, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Beijing) and 148 medium-risk areas.
• April 19, 2022 – China reported 3,316 new confirmed circumstances, together with 19 imported circumstances (5 in Guangxi, 4 in Guangdong, 4 in Sichuan, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Henan) and 3,297 domestically transmitted infections (3,084 in Shanghai, 88 in Jilin, 64 in Heilongjiang, 20 in Guangdong, 11 in Jiangsu, 9 in Jiangxi, 5 in Shanxi, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Zhejiang, 2 in Shandong, 2 in Henan, 1 in Hebei, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Hubei, 1 in Hunan 1 in Yunnan, 1 in Shaanxi, and 1 in Qinghai). 7 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 18,284 new asymptomatic infections, of which 97 have been imported and 18,187 have been domestically transmitted (17,332 in Shanghai, 384 in Jilin, 122 in Jiangsu, 60 in Anhui, 46 in Zhejiang, 42 in Jiangxi, 31 in Heilongjiang, 28 in Hebei, 28 in Shanxi, 22 in Henan,16 in Liaoning, 16 in Shandong, 15 in Guangxi, 13 in Hubei, 13 in Yunnan, 6 in Fujian, 5 in Guangdong, 4 in Shaanxi, 2 in Qinghai, 1 in Gansu, and 1 in Xinjiang). There are presently 276,499 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (of which 754 are imported infections).
• As of 08:00, April 19, 2022, China recorded 7 high-risk areas (3 in Jilin, 2 in Fujian, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Beijing) and 171 medium-risk areas.
• New Main Small Group for making certain the circulation of logistics convenes first assembly. On Tuesday, April 19, a brand new State Council Main Small Group (LSG) created particularly to sort out the present logistics disaster convened its first-ever assembly. The creation of this LSG alerts that the highest management sees fixing the present points as a prime precedence and that the disaster will get appreciable consideration within the coming weeks. The assembly reiterated the necessity for “rectifying the issue of extreme prevention and management” on highways, which is a serious supply of the obstruction. This can contain making a ledger of non-compliant actions, akin to blocking or closing expressways, toll stations, and public roads, with a view to rectify them, and strengthening automobile monitoring and scheduling to stop these issues from rebounding. The assembly additionally referred to as for prohibiting the establishing of COVID-19 checkpoints on predominant highways and repair areas and for the mutual recognition of COVID-19 assessments from totally different areas throughout the nation.
• A observe on “zero-COVID” in Shanghai: Beijing has doubled down on its so-called “dynamic clearing” (动态清零 dòngtài qīnglíng) coverage to battle COVID-19, often known as the “zero-COVID” or “zero-tolerance” coverage in international media, as reported (paywall) by state media in latest weeks. Which means that Shanghai is unlikely to ease present lockdowns and restrictions on motion till the unfold of the virus has been contained. Nevertheless, it is very important perceive that “dynamic clearing” doesn’t imply decreasing whole case numbers to zero, however fairly decreasing the community-level unfold of COVID-19 to zero so that every one new infections and circumstances are discovered solely amongst populations already in quarantine areas or amongst those that are categorized as “shut contacts” of confirmed circumstances. Though Shanghai’s each day case numbers stay stubbornly excessive, the vast majority of reported circumstances have been found amongst individuals in quarantined areas. The variety of circumstances discovered on the neighborhood stage has been declining steadily, reaching simply 390 on April 19, down from 550 the day earlier than. This may occasionally subsequently be the quantity to look at within the coming weeks to get a greater gauge of when Shanghai might start easing restrictions.
• April 18, 2022 – China reported 2,742 new confirmed circumstances, together with 19 imported circumstances (5 in Sichuan, 4 in Beijing, 3 in Shanghai, 3 in Guangdong, 2 in Yunnan, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Guangxi) and 2,723 domestically transmitted circumstances (2,417 in Shanghai, 166 in Jilin, 34 in Zhejiang, 30 in Heilongjiang, 25 in Guangdong, 12 in Qinghai, 10 in Jiangxi, 9 in Shanxi, 7 in Jiangsu, 3 in Beijing, 3 in Shandong, 2 in Henan, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Anhui, and 1 in Guizhou). 3 new deaths have been recorded, all of which have been domestically transmitted circumstances in Shanghai. There have been 20,718 new asymptomatic infections, of which 79 have been imported and 20,639 have been domestically transmitted (19,831 in Shanghai, 376 in Jilin, 90 in Jiangsu, 58 in Anhui, 50 in Shanxi, 42 in Zhejiang, 34 in Jiangxi, 31 in Yunnan, 27 in Shandong, 24 in Heilongjiang, 18 in Fujian, 16 in Guangxi, 11 in Hubei, 10 in Guangdong, 9 in Liaoning, 8 in Henan, and 4 in Qinghai). There are presently 282,764 asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (772 of that are imported infections).
• As of 08:00, April 18, 2022, China recorded 9 high-risk areas (5 in Jilin, 2 in Fujian, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Beijing) and 167 medium-risk areas.
• Shanghai has issued a whitelist of 666 firms permitted to return to work. Of the businesses included on the whitelist, 251 are within the auto business, 184 are within the pharmaceutical and medical industries, 83 are within the semiconductor and built-in circuits business, 66 are within the power and chemical compounds industries, 17 are within the meals and processing industries, and 9 are within the aerospace business. This announcement comes as an auto government warned (paywall) that the business would come to a standstill if the present Shanghai lockdown continues into Might.
• Ministers sign monetary help for the logistics business amid disruptions because of COVID-19. On Saturday, April 16 throughout a speech at a Tsinghua PBCSF alumni occasion, as reported by Caixin (paywall), Vice Finance Minister Liao Min acknowledged that monetary administration departments had launched focused measures and monetary establishments are offering focused help to assist freight logistics firms and staff enhance capabilities to battle the epidemic. He additionally acknowledged that he anticipated finance firms would enhance monetary companies for key logistics, warehousing, and e-commerce firms. In the meantime, Xinhua (hyperlink in Chinese language) reported that at a teleconference held in Beijing on Monday, April 18, Vice Premier Liu He issued “10 vital initiatives” to assist guarantee the graceful circulation of logistics and promote the soundness of business and provide chains. Along with reiterating the necessity for a “unified and standardized cross system” and mutual recognition of nucleic acid assessments for logistics staff (see replace beneath), he referred to as for RMB 100 billion (US$15.7 billion) of reloans for the transportation and logistics business and RMB 200 billion (US$31.4 billion) of reloans for technological innovation to assist stabilize industrial and provide chains.
• April 17, 2022 – China reported 3,529 new confirmed circumstances, together with 25 imported circumstances (12 in Guangxi, 4 in Sichuan, 3 in Guangdong, 2 in Shanghai, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Shandong) and 3,504 domestically transmitted circumstances (3,238 in Shanghai, 167 in Jilin, 32 in Heilongjiang, 29 in Guangdong, 10 in Zhejiang, 9 in Shanxi, 5 in Qinghai, 3 in Henan, 3 in Shaanxi, 2 in Jiangsu, 2 in Fujian, 2 in Shandong, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Hunan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 22,626 new asymptomatic infections, of which 114 have been imported and 22,512 have been domestically transmitted (21,528 in Shanghai, 525 in Jilin, 85 in Jiangsu, 58 in Anhui, 51 in Yunnan, 36 in Shanxi, 28 in Heilongjiang, 21 in Fujian, 21 in Shandong, 20 in Zhejiang, 19 in Henan, 17 in Guangxi, 12 in Hubei, 11 in Guangdong, 7 in Liaoning, 7 in Qinghai, 5 in Hebei, 3 in Jiangxi, 2 in Interior Mongolia, and a couple of in Shaanxi). 283,814 of the asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (790 of which have been imported).
• As of 13:00, April 17, 2022, China recorded 11 high-risk areas (5 in Jilin, 2 in Fujian, 2 in Hebei, 1 in Liaoning, and 1 in Beijing) and 172 medium threat areas.
• April 16, 2022 – China reported 3,896 new confirmed circumstances, together with 29 imported circumstances (15 in Fujian, 4 in Shanghai, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Guangxi, 1 in Beijing, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Zhejiang, 1 in Jiangxi, 1 in Sichuan, and 1 in Yunnan) and 3,867 domestically transmitted circumstances (3,590 in Shanghai, 195 in Jilin, 25 in Heilongjiang, 24 in Guangdong, 9 in Zhejiang, 6 in Fujian, 5 in Shanxi, 4 in Jiangsu, 2 in Hainan, 2 in Qinghai, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Shandong, 1 in Hunan, and 1 in Shaanxi). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 20,895 new asymptomatic infections, of which 82 have been imported and 20,813 have been domestically transmitted (19,923 in Shanghai, 437 in Jilin, 64 in Fujian, 56 in Yunnan, 55 in Guangxi, 52 in Jiangsu, 44 in Anhui, 41 in Hubei, 27 in Liaoning, 24 in Henan, 19 in Shanxi, 17 in Hebei, 13 in Guangdong, 9 in Heilongjiang, 8 in Jiangxi, 6 in Zhejiang, 5 in Shandong, 3 in Qinghai, 3 in Xinjiang, 3 in Corps, 1 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Hainan, 1 in Shaanxi, and 1 in Gansu). 274,676 of the asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (771 of which have been imported).
• Beijing takes steps to cut back logistics disruptions on highways. The Chinese language authorities has stepped in to stop additional provide chain disruption following the information that native governments had closed freeway exits and repair stations in elements of japanese China, amongst different measures, in an try and curb the unfold of COVID-19 (see replace beneath). On Thursday, April 14, the State Council issued a discover reiterating the ban on obstructing or closing highways and public roads (the State Council had already ordered this ban on Monday, April 11) and banning service stations which were impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks from stopping companies. The discover additionally referred to as for the institution of a “unified and standardized cross system” for truck drivers, to allow them to journey out and in of areas which were affected by COVID-19 with out obstruction. In keeping with the Ministry of Transport, as of April 12, 161 toll cubicles had reopened since April 10, leaving solely 517 toll cubicles closed, and 81 service stations had reopened, leaving 283 nonetheless closed.
• April 15, 2022 – China reported 3,486 new confirmed circumstances, together with 14 imported circumstances (6 in Fujian, 3 in Guangxi, 2 in Guangdong, 2 in Sichuan, and 1 in Beijing) and 3,472 domestically transmitted circumstances (3,200 in Shanghai, 174 in Jilin, 22 in Guangdong, 17 in Zhejiang, 10 in Shanxi, 7 in Heilongjiang, 6 in Yunnan, 5 in Shandong, 5 in Qinghai, 3 in Shaanxi, 2 in Beijing, 2 in Jiangsu, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Jiangxi, 1 in Henan, 1 in Hubei, 1 in Chongqing, 1 in Sichuan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 20,782 new asymptomatic infections, of which 88 have been imported and 20,694 have been domestically transmitted (19,872 in Shanghai, 342 in Jilin, 136 in Guangxi, 49 in Jiangsu, 47 in Anhui, 43 in Shanxi, 29 in Hubei, 25 in Henan, 24 in Shandong, 23 in Hebei, 20 in Liaoning, 19 in Guangdong, 18 in Jiangxi, 16 in Yunnan, 7 in Fujian, 6 in Zhejiang, 6 in Qinghai, 4 in Shaanxi, 3 in Heilongjiang, 2 in Interior Mongolia, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Hainan, and 1 in Guizhou). 27,6632 of the asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (789 of which have been imported).
• April 14, 2022 – China reported 3,020 new confirmed circumstances, together with 21 imported circumstances (6 in Guangxi, 5 circumstances in Sichuan, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Jiangsu, and 1 case in Guangdong) and 2,999 domestically transmitted circumstances (2,573 circumstances in Shanghai, 325 circumstances in Jilin, 47 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Zhejiang, 9 circumstances in Fujian, 7 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 4 circumstances in Shanxi, 4 circumstances in Henan, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 3 circumstances in Hainan, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Hebei, 2 circumstances in Anhui, 2 circumstances in Shaanxi, 2 circumstances in Qinghai, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Jiangxi, and 1 case in Shandong). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 26,391 new asymptomatic infections, of which 73 have been imported circumstances and 26,318 have been native circumstances (25,146 circumstances in Shanghai, 674 circumstances in Jilin, 129 circumstances in Guangxi, 50 circumstances in Jiangsu, 48 circumstances in Anhui, 42 circumstances in Henan,  42 circumstances in Hubei, 32 circumstances in Liaoning, 30 circumstances in Hebei, 28 circumstances in Shandong, 21 circumstances in Guangdong, 20 circumstances in Jiangxi, 15 circumstances in Fujian, 12 circumstances in Qinghai, 10 circumstances in Zhejiang, 7 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Shanxi, 3 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 2 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 2 circumstances in Shaanxi, and 1 case in Chongqing); 266,230 of the asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (844 of which have been imported circumstances).
• As of 18:00, April 13, 2022, China recorded 16 high-risk areas (6 areas in Jilin, 3 areas in Hebei, 2 areas in Fujian, 2 areas in Heilongjiang, 2 areas in Liaoning, and 1 space in Beijing) and 221 medium-risk areas.
• April 13, 2022 – China reported 1,513 new confirmed circumstances, together with 13 imported circumstances (5 in Guangxi, 4 in Guangdong, 1 in Shanghai, 1 in Jiangsu, 1 in Fujian, and 1 in Sichuan) and 1,500 domestically transmitted circumstances (1,189 in Shanghai, 233 in Jilin, 22 in Guangdong, 14 in Hainan, 12 in Zhejiang, 7 in Fujian, 4 in Jiangsu, 3 in Shandong, 3 in Henan, 2 in Heilongjiang, 2 in Hunan, 2 in Shaanxi, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Hebei, 1 in Liaoning, 1 in Anhui, 1 in Jiangxi, 1 in Hubei, and 1 in Yunnan). No new deaths have been recorded. There have been 26,525 new asymptomatic infections, of which 105 have been imported and 26,420 have been native (25,141 in Shanghai, 852 in Jilin, 71 in Jiangsu, 71 in Guangxi, 60 in Anhui, 44 in Hubei, 37 in Hebei, 31 in Liaoning, 19 in Zhenjiang, 19 in Shandong, 16 in Jiangxi, 11 in Henan, 11 in Qinghai, 10 in Yunnan, 9 in Guangdong, 7 in Fujian, 4 in Shanxi, 3 in Sichuan, 2 in Heilongjiang, 1 in Tianjin, 1 in Interior Mongolia); 258,374 of the asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (881 of which have been imported circumstances).
• April 12, 2022 – China reported 1,272 new confirmed circumstances, together with 21 imported circumstances (5 circumstances in Guangxi, 5 circumstances in Sichuan, 4 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, and three circumstances in Fujian) and 1,251 native circumstances (994 circumstances in Shanghai, 171 circumstances in Jilin, 21 circumstances in Hainan, 16 circumstances in Guangdong, 14 circumstances in Jiangsu, 11 case in Zhejiang, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Shandong, 3 circumstances in Henan, 2 circumstances in Jiangxi, 2 case in Sichuan, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Hubei, and 1 case in Yunnan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 23,387 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 92 imported circumstances and 23,295 native circumstances (22,348 circumstances in Shanghai, 598 circumstances in Jilin, 62 circumstances in Jangsu, 61 circumstances in Anhui, 44 circumstances in Hebei, 36 circumstances in Hubei, 24 circumstances in Liaoning, 24 circumstances in Fujian, 19 circumstances in Guangdong, 18 circumstances in Zhejiang, 18 circumstances in Jiangxi, 13 circumstances in Shandong, 11 circumstances in Henan, 6 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Shanxi, 3 circumstances in Qinghai, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Hainan); 240,324 circumstances of the asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (887 circumstances imported from overseas).
• April 11, 2022 – China reported 1,184 new confirmed circumstances, together with 20 imported circumstances (8 circumstances in Sichuan, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Guangdong, 1 case in Beijing, and 1 case in Jiangxi) and 1,164 native circumstances (914 circumstances in Shanghai, 187 circumstances in Jilin, 19 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Zhejiang, 9 circumstances in Fujian, 7 circumstances in Jiangsu, 7 circumstances in Shaanxi, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Hainan, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Anhui, and 1 case in Jiangxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 26,411 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 66 imported circumstances and 26,345 native circumstances (25,173 circumstances in Shanghai, 797 circumstances in Jilin, 100 circumstances in Hebei, 68 circumstances in Anhui, 46 circumstances in Jiangsu, 33 circumstances in Hubei, 28 circumstances in Zhejiang, 19 circumstances in Jiangxi, 18 circumstances in Guangdong, 13 circumstances in Shandong, 12 circumstances in Liaoning, 9 circumstances in Fujian, 8 circumstances in Yunnan, 5 circumstances in Hainan, 4 circumstances in Henan, 3 circumstances in Shanxi, 3 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 3 circumstances in Xinjiang, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, and 1 case in Sichuan); 219,896 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medic remark (899 circumstances imported from overseas).
• April 10, 2022 – China reported 1,351 new confirmed circumstances, together with 33 imported circumstances (9 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 1,318 native circumstances (1,006 circumstances in Shanghai, 242 circumstances in Jilin, 16 circumstances in Zhejiang, 10 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Fujian, 6 circumstances in Hainan, 5 circumstances in Shanxi, 5 circumstances in Jiangsu, 3 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Hebei, 3 circumstances in Jiangxi, 3 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Shaanxi, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Hubei). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 25,111 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 74 imported circumstances and 25,037 native circumstances (23,937 circumstances in Shanghai, 755 circumstances in Jilin, 84 circumstances in Hebei, 65 circumstances in Jiangsu, 44 circumstances in Anhui, 32 circumstances in Zhejiang, 26 circumstances in Jiangxi, 18 circumstances in Shandong, 16 circumstances in Hubei, 13 circumstances in Guangdong, 12 circumstances in Liaoning, 7 circumstances in Guangxi, 5 circumstances in Henan, 5 circumstances in Xinjiang, 4 circumstances in Shanxi, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Hainan, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Tianjin, and 1 case in Heilongjiang); 195,948 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medic remark (927 circumstances imported from overseas).
• April 9, 2022 – China reported 1,350 new confirmed circumstances, together with 16 imported circumstances (4 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Shanghai, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Fujian, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 1,334 native circumstances (1,015 circumstances in Shanghai, 248 circumstances in Jilin, 13 circumstances in Zhejiang, 8 circumstances in Shaanxi, 6 circumstances in Beijing, 6 circumstances in Shanxi, 6 circumstances in Anhui, 5 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 5 circumstances in Jiangsu, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Shandong, 4 circumstances in Hainan, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Hebei, 2 circumstances in Jiangxi, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Chongqing). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 23,815 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 78 imported circumstances and 23,737 native circumstances (22,609 circumstances in Shanghai, 706 circumstances in Jilin, 107 circumstances in Hebei, 73 circumstances in Jiangsu, 65 circumstances in Anhui, 39 circumstances in Shandong, 29 circumstances in Jiangxi, 26 circumstances in Zhejiang, 25 circumstances in Liaoning, 17 circumstances in Henan, 9 circumstances in Fujian, 6 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 5 circumstances in Shanxi, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Hubei, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Xinjiang, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, and 1 case in Hainan); 174,015 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medic remark (932 circumstances imported from overseas).
• On the epidemic management press convention held on April 9, 2022, Shanghai introduced that it’s going to perform one other nucleic acid take a look at for all residents within the metropolis and implement stepped administration in response to threat diploma of particular areas. That is interpreted by analysts that Shanghai authorities is attempting to stipulate the best way out of lockdown.
• NHC Convention: Within the press convention held on April 6, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated that as of April 5, a complete of 1.243226 billion individuals have been totally vaccinated, accounting for 88.18% of the full inhabitants. From March 1, 2022  to April 5, 2022 a complete of 176,455 domestically contaminated COVID-19 circumstances have been reported nationwide, affecting 29 provinces. Guangdong, Shandong and Hebei, among the many 5 provinces and cities hit hardest by the epidemic, are displaying indicators of enchancment, however the outbreaks in Shanghai and Jilin are nonetheless creating. Shanghai is on the peak of the epidemic, with greater than 90,000 circumstances reported throughout the interval. Greater than 60,000 circumstances have been reported in Jilin Province and the epidemic in Changchun continues to progress and stays at a excessive stage. NHC confirmed that China will proceed sticking to its zero-COVID coverage.
• April 8, 2022 – China reported 1,576 new confirmed circumstances, together with 36 imported circumstances (10 circumstances in Guangxi, 9 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Shanghai, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Yunan, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Jiangxi, and 1 case in Shandong) and 1,540 native circumstances (824 circumstances in Shanghai, 617 circumstances in Jilin, 20 circumstances in Fujian, 13 circumstances in Jiangsu, 11 circumstances in Shaanxi, 9 circumstances in Beijing, 8 circumstances in Zhejiang, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Shanxi, 5 circumstances in Shandong, 5 circumstances in Sichuan, 4 circumstances in Jiangxi, 3 circumstances in Hainan, 2 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Hebei, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Hunan, and 1 case in Yunnan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 22,648 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 87 imported circumstances and 22,561 native circumstances (20,398 circumstances in Shanghai, 1,649 circumstances in Jilin, 162 circumstances in Hebei, 69 circumstances in Anhui, 65 circumstances in Jiangsu, 46 circumstances in Shandong, 36 circumstances in Liaoning, 36 circumstances in Zhejiang, 32 circumstances in Jiangxi, 19 circumstances in Henan, 11 circumstances in Guangxi, 8 circumstances in Yunnan, 5 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 5 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Shanxi, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Hubei, 3 circumstances in Shaanxi, 2 circumstances in Hainan, 2 circumstances in Qinghai, 1 case in Beijing and 1 case in Xinjiang); 152,693 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medic remark (965 circumstances imported from overseas).
• Jilin Province to Carry Lockdowns Step by step: In keeping with the press conferences of the Jilin Provincial authorities held on April 7 and April 8, 2022, Jilin province has principally stamped out the neighborhood unfold of COVID-19 in main cities together with Jilin Metropolis and Yanbian Prefecture after combating the most recent of COVID-19 outbreak for over a month. That’s to say, going ahead, all the new confirmed circumstances in these cities will likely be discovered amongst those that have already been put underneath quarantine and there will likely be no extra community-level transmission of the virus. By far, Yanbian Prefecture has lifted all lockdown measures and began to renew manufacturing. Jilin Metropolis and Changchun Metropolis are additionally planning to take away lockdown measures quickly. The developments in Jilin are essential as Jilin is without doubt one of the main grain-producing areas of China and the subsequent few weeks are China’s spring planting season. On April 1, 2022, Vice Premier Hu Chunhua convened a teleconference on corn and rice manufacturing and required officers of key provinces to make sure COVID-19 management measures don’t disrupt agricultural manufacturing. Whatever the present circumstances, making certain meals safety is of prime precedence in China.
• April 7, 2022 – China reported 1,323 new confirmed circumstances, together with 39 imported circumstances (15 circumstances in Fujian, 11 circumstances in Sichuan, 7 circumstances in Shanghai, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Jiangxi, 1 case in Hunan, 1 case in Guangdong, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 1,284 native circumstances (890 circumstances in Jilin, 322 circumstances in Shanghai, 14 circumstances in Zhejiang, 10 circumstances in Sichuan, 9 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 7 circumstances in Shanxi, 7 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Shandong, 4 circumstances in Hainan, 3 circumstances in Hebei, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Jiangxi, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Anhui, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Guizhou). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 21,784 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 73 imported circumstances and 21,711 native circumstances (19,660 circumstances in Shanghai, 1,546 circumstances in Jilin, 139 circumstances in Hebei, 75 circumstances in Jiangsu, 60 circumstances in Anhui, 41 circumstances in Zhejiang, 36 circumstances in Henan, 32 circumstances in Jiangxi, 26 circumstances in Shandong, 21 circumstances in Liaoning, 16 circumstances in Fujian, 11 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 9 circumstances in Hainan, 8 circumstances in Guangxi, 6 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 4 circumstances in Hubei, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 4 circumstances in Xinjiang, 2 circumstances in Ningxia, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, and 1 case in Qinghai); 132,948 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medic remark (993 circumstances imported from overseas).
• April 6, 2022 – China reported 1,415 new confirmed circumstances, together with 32 imported circumstances (14 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Fujian, 1 case in Shandong, 1 case in Chongqing, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 1,383 native circumstances (973 circumstances in Jilin, 311 circumstances in Shanghai, 17 circumstances in Zhejiang, 10 circumstances in Sichuan, 8 circumstances in Shanxi, 8 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 7 circumstances in Liaoning, 7 circumstances in Fujian, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Hebei, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Shandong, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Jiangxi, 1 case in Hunan, 1 case in Yunnan, and 1 case in Shaanxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 19,199 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 110 imported circumstances and 19,089 native circumstances (16,766 circumstances in Shanghai, 1,798 circumstances in Jilin, 103 circumstances in Hebei, 74 circumstances in Jiangsu, 56 circumstances in Anhui, 50 circumstances in Zhejiang, 45 circumstances in Shandong, 43 circumstances in Liaoning, 33 circumstances in Jiangxi, 33 circumstances in Henan, 22 circumstances in Fujian, 22 circumstances in Hainan, 7 circumstances in Xinjiang, 6 circumstances in Hubei, 5 circumstances in Tianjin, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 3 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Shanxi, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Guizhou, 2 circumstances in Qinghai, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Hunan, 1 case in Shaanxi, and 1 case in Gansu); 113,950 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medic remark (1,013 circumstances imported from overseas).
• Newest Vaccination Charges in China: Within the press convention held on April 1, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated that as of March 31, a complete of three.270784 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered nationwide, with 1.277709 million individuals vaccinated and 1.242281 billion individuals totally vaccinated, accounting for 90.63% and 88.11% of the full inhabitants, respectively. A complete of 694.936 million individuals obtained enhanced immunization, together with 17.344 million who obtained sequential enhanced immunization. A complete of 223.708 million individuals over the age of 60 have been vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19, with 212.572 million individuals receiving full vaccinations and 143.637 million individuals receiving enhanced immunizations.
• Newest Vaccination Charges in China: Within the press convention held on March 25, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated that as of March 24, a complete of three.243599 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered nationwide, with 1.275541 million individuals vaccinated and 1.2477 billion individuals totally vaccinated, accounting for 90.47% and 88.01% of the full inhabitants, respectively. A complete of 671.27 million individuals obtained enhanced immunization, together with 12.191 million who obtained sequential enhanced immunization. A complete of 222.719 million individuals over the age of 60 have been vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19, with 212.153 million individuals receiving full vaccinations and 138.237 million individuals receiving enhanced immunizations. To this point, greater than 90 p.c of individuals aged 60 or above have obtained vaccination in Jiangxi, Anhui, and Shandong provinces. Greater than 85 p.c of individuals aged 60 or above have obtained vaccination in Chongqing, Henan, Hubei, Guizhou, Hebei, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
• On March 29, 2022, Shanghai launched A number of Coverage Measures of Shanghai Municipality to Struggle in opposition to COVID and Enhance the Progress of Enterprises, which roll out 21 measures in six facets. These embody tax and payment cuts; hire cuts for small companies renting state-owned property; measures that particularly goal eating places, retail companies; journey companies, and vacationer websites; the transportation sector;  firms within the exhibition business; credit score help, and many others. Notably, the  Shanghai authorities talked about within the Measures that it’s going to “help imported COVID-19 vaccines and drugs”, which analysts are viewing positively because it may imply the introduction of international vaccines in mainland China.
• Shanghai implements the most important scale lockdown ever: Shanghai, a metropolis of 25 million people who serves as China’s monetary middle, has determined to implement a city-wide lockdown ranging from 5:00 am March 28, 2022, after battling a brand new wave of COVID-19 outbreaks for almost a month. Within the following 9 days, Shanghai will likely be locked down in two levels, with the japanese facet of town underneath restrictions from 5:00 am March 28 to five:00 am April 1, 2022, and the western facet underneath restrictions from 3:00 am April 1 to three:00 am April 5, 2022. Inside the lockdown space, residents are requested to remain at dwelling, public transport together with buses, subways, and taxis will likely be suspended, and companies ought to both be topic to closed manufacturing or work remotely. In the meantime, individuals leaving Shanghai ought to maintain a detrimental PCR take a look at certificates from the final 48 hours. That is the primary time Shanghai has applied a large-scale lockdown. The staggered lockdown strategy means half of town will preserve operating always. In any case, Shanghai should stay functioning for the great of the economic system, officers stated. Nonetheless, Disneyland Shanghai has been closed because of the COVID surge since March 21, 2022 and the Tesla Shanghai manufacturing facility determined to droop manufacturing on Monday, March 28, 2022, each of that are positioned in Pudong New Space, the japanese facet of town.
• China’s confirmed circumstances declining whereas asymptomatic circumstances surging: Within the final 5 days from March 23 to March 27, 2022, the variety of confirmed COVID-19 circumstances reported stored declining, from 2,667 on March 23 to 1,254 on March 27. In distinction, the variety of asymptomatic circumstances continued to extend, from 2,469 on March 23 to 4,448 on March 27. That is in step with Omicron’s extremely transmissible however much less virulent options, but in addition a results of China’s excessive vaccination charges, specialists stated.
• Shanghai Turns into China’s COVID Epicenter and Tightens Lockdown Guidelines: Shanghai has surpassed different sizzling spot cities with COVID-19 outbreaks to turn out to be China’s newest epicenter. Previously three days from March 24-26, 2022, Shanghai reported in whole of 5,088 virus infections, together with these which might be asymptomatic or with signs. Given this, Shanghai has been tightening its COVID measures: Residents of compounds underneath gridding PCR take a look at administration (i.e. mass PCR testing area by area) have been requested to take their PCR take a look at earlier than 18:00, March 25, 2022, or else their well being code will flip to yellow, that means that their motion will likely be restricted. Furthermore, although the Shanghai authority has denied a city-wide lockdown, extra compounds have been topic to “2+12” or “7+7” closed administration, which implies that residents in such compounds will likely be topic to PCR testing within the first 2 or 7 days and are usually not allowed to depart their constructing/compound. If all are examined detrimental, they are going to be allowed to exit however shall monitor their very own well being and report back to authorities in time ought to any COVID-19 signs seem. Zhang Wenhong, Shanghai’s prime epidemic physician and a trusted public determine on COVID-19 prevention measures signaled a silver lining–solely 10 p.c of the brand new virus infections are from those that haven’t been put underneath quarantine management. If this proportion retains falling down, then the “inflection level” of this spherical of COVID-19 outbreak could possibly be anticipated, although Zhang warned that restrictions aren’t prone to be eased quickly.
• Shenzhen Launched Supportive Measures to Assist Companies Survive: On the afternoon of March 25, Shenzhen issued A number of Measures to Additional Assist Market Gamers Survive the COVID-19 (hereinafter known as “Measures”). The Measures proposed focused measures to totally different sectors together with industrial manufacturing, catering companies, retail, tourism, logistics, non-public kindergartens, and companies. Along with tax, charges, and hire cuts, the Measures additionally promised to supply subsidies and consumption coupons to companies and people, amongst others.
• Hong Kong to Listing Flight Ban for 9 Nations: On March 21, 2022, Chief Govt Carrie Lam introduced that from April 1, 2022,  the HK Authorities will carry the flight ban on 9 nations (i.e., Australia, Canada, France, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, the UK, the USA, and Nepal)  and lower the resort quarantine interval for arrivals. Learn extra: Hong Kong to Carry Flight Ban on 9 Nations from April 1: What Are the Particulars?
• April 5, 2022 – China reported 1,235 new confirmed circumstances, together with 62 imported circumstances (34 circumstances in Sichuan, 6 circumstances in Shandong, 6 circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Henan, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Fujian, and 1 case in Tianjin) and 1,173 native circumstances (792 circumstances in Jilin, 268 circumstances in Shanghai, 17 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 17 circumstances in Zhejiang, 14 circumstances in Shandong, 12 circumstances in Sichuan, 8 circumstances in Beijing, 7 circumstances in Jiangsu, 7 circumstances in Fujian, 6 circumstances in Hebei, 4 circumstances in Shanxi, 3 circumstances in Liaoning, 3 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Jiangxi, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Qinghai, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Anhui, 1 case in Hainan, 1 case in Guizhou, and 1 case in Xinjiang). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 15,355 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 116 imported circumstances and 15,239 native circumstances (13,086 circumstances in Shanghai, 1,680 circumstances in Jilin, 106 circumstances in Hebei, 70 circumstances in Jiangsu, 54 circumstances in Liaoning, 48 circumstances in Anhui, 39 circumstances in Jiangxi, 31 circumstances in Henan, 25 circumstances in Zhejiang, 17 circumstances in Shandong, 16 circumstances in Hubei, 14 circumstances in Yunnan, 10 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 9 circumstances in Fujian, 9 circumstances in Sichuan, 8 circumstances in Xinjiang, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 4 circumstances Gansu, 2 circumstances in Shanxi, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Hunan, 1 case in Guangdong, 1 case in Hainan, 1 case in Chongqing, and 1 case in Guizhou); 96,803 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medic remark (1,026 circumstances imported from overseas).
• Ranging from April 5, 2022, “place code” and “well being test all-in-one machine” (often known as “digital sentry”) will likely be applied in Shanghai. Residents should scan the code upon coming into public locations (faculties, residential compounds, authorities institutes, procuring malls, farmers’ markets, supermarkets, theaters, public venues, bars, parks, leisure venues, medical establishments, coaching establishments, specific terminal retailers, factories and enterprises, long-distance bus stations, airports, passenger terminals, and many others.)
• April 4, 2022 – China reported 1,405 new confirmed circumstances, together with 39 imported circumstances (14 circumstances in Sichuan, 8 circumstances in Shanghai, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 1 case in Shandong, 1 case in Guangxi, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 1,366 native circumstances (836 circumstances in Jilin, 425 circumstances in Shanghai, 16 circumstances in Fujian, 15 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 10 circumstances in Jiangsu, 10 circumstances in Sichuan, 8 circumstances in Zhejiang, 7 circumstances in Qinghai, 6 circumstances in Shandong, 6 circumstances in Hainan, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Shanxi, 4 circumstances in Anhui, 4 circumstances in Jiangxi, 3 circumstances in Hebei, 2 circumstances in Henan, 2 circumstances in Guizhou, 1 case in Beijing, and 1 case in Shaanxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 11,862 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 91 imported circumstances and 11,771 native circumstances (8,581 circumstances in Shanghai, 2,742 circumstances in Jilin, 108 circumstances in Hebei, 69 circumstances in Anhui, 49 circumstances in Jiangsu, 39 circumstances in Liaoning, 39 circumstances in Jiangxi, 26 circumstances in Fujian, 21 circumstances in Hainan, 20 circumstances in Henan, 13 circumstances in Shandong, 10 circumstances in Zhejiang, 9 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 9 circumstances in Hubei, 9 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Sichuan, 6 circumstances in Xinjiang, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Gansu, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Hunan, 1 case in Shanxi, and 1 case in Chongqing); 83,364 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medic remark (1,064 circumstances imported from overseas).
• April 3, 2022 – China reported 1,506 new confirmed circumstances, together with 51 imported circumstances (30 circumstances in Sichuan, 10 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Fujian, and a couple of circumstances in Guangxi) and 1,455 native circumstances (956 circumstances in Jilin, 438 circumstances in Shanghai, 11 circumstances in Zhejiang, 8 circumstances in Fujian, 6 circumstances in Shandong, 6 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 5 circumstances in Jiangsu, 3 circumstances in Hainan, 3 circumstances in Shaanxi, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Anhui, 2 circumstances in Jiangxi, 2 circumstances in Guangdong, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Hebei, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Hunan, 1 case in Guangxi, and 1 case in Xinjiang). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 11,781 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 90 imported circumstances and 11,691 native circumstances (7.788 circumstances in Shanghai, 3,499 circumstances in Jilin, 93 circumstances in Anhui, 43 circumstances in Liaoning, 42 circumstances in Jiangsu, 42 circumstances in Fujian, 38 circumstances in Jiangxi, 35 circumstances in Hebei, 20 circumstances in Henan, 18 circumstances in Hubei, 12 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 8 circumstances in Zhejiang, 8 circumstances in Shandong, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 7 circumstances in Gansu, 6 circumstances in Hainan, 5 circumstances in Sichaun, 4 circumstances in Xinjiang, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Hunan, 1 case in Chongqing, and 1 case in Guizhou); 73,689 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medic remark (1,105 circumstances imported from overseas).
• April 2, 2022 – China reported 2,129 new confirmed circumstances, together with 43 imported circumstances (22 circumstances in Sichuan, 8 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Shanghai, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Yunnan) and a couple of,086 native circumstances (1,730 circumstances in Jilin, 260 circumstances in Shanghai, 21 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 14 circumstances in Zhejiang, 13 circumstances in Fujian, 12 circumstances in Jiangsu, 8 circumstances in Shandong, 8 circumstances in Hainan, 4 circumstances in Liaoning, 3 circumstances in Jiangxi, 3 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Hebei, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Qinghai, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Anhui, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Yunnan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 7,869 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 80 imported circumstances and 7,789 native circumstances (6,051 circumstances in Shanghai, 1,244 circumstances in Jilin, 68 circumstances in Fujian, 66 circumstances in Hebei, 55 circumstances in Anhui, 54 circumstances in Jiangsu, 52 circumstances in Liaoning, 41 circumstances in Jiangxi, 29 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 27 circumstances in Shandong, 22 circumstances in Guangdong, 17 circumstances in Henan, 14 circumstances in Zhejiang, 11 circumstances in Hubei, 9 circumstances in Gansu, 9 circumstances in Xinjiang, 6 circumstances in Guangxi, 6 circumstances in Hainan, 6 circumstances in Yunnan, and a couple of circumstances in Chongqing); 63,886 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,118 circumstances imported from overseas).
• Ranging from 0:00, April 2, 2022, those that need to go away Shanghai are required to supply a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates from the final 48 hours and proof of detrimental antigen take a look at from the final 24 hours.
• April 1, 2022 – China reported 1,827 new confirmed circumstances, together with 40 imported circumstances (19 circumstances in Sichuan, 7 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, and 1 case in Yunan) and 1,787 native circumstances (1,363 circumstances in Jilin, 358 circumstances in Shanghai, 16 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 10 circumstances in Zhejiang, 9 circumstances in Jiangsu, 5 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Shandong, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Henan, 3 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Hebei, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Anhui, 2 circumstances in Hainan, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Jiangxi, 1 case in Sichuan, and 1 case in Guizhou). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 5,559 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 117 imported circumstances and 5,442 native circumstances (4,144 circumstances in Shanghai, 871 circumstances in Jilin, 73 circumstances in Fujian, 61 circumstances in Liaoning, 50 circumstances in Hebei, 49 circumstances in Anhui, 34 circumstances in Jiangsu, 28 circumstances in Shandong, 18 circumstances in Jiangxi, 17 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 17 circumstances in Henan, 16 circumstances in Guangxi, 14 circumstances in Guangdong, 13 circumstances in Xinjiang, 9 circumstances in Gansu, 8 circumstances in Zhejiang, 5 circumstances in Hubei, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 2 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Hainan, 2 circumstances in Chongqing,  2 circumstances in Sichuan, and a couple of circumstances in Yunnan); 59,056 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,182 circumstances imported from overseas).
• Ranging from 3:00 am, April 1, 2022,  the western half of Shanghai has entered into lockdown.
• March 31, 2022 – China reported 1,839 new confirmed circumstances, together with 36 imported circumstances (18 circumstances in Sichuan, 8 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Beijing, and a couple of circumstances in Zhejiang) and 1,803 native circumstances (1,340 circumstances in Jilin, 355 circumstances in Shanghai, 19 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 15 circumstances in Henan, 11 circumstances in Fujian, 11 circumstances in Guangdong, 10 circumstances in Zhejiang, 9 circumstances in Liaoning, 5 circumstances in Hebei, 5 circumstances in Jiangsu, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Shanxi, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Hainan, 2 circumstances in Chongqing, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Anhui, 1 case in Jiangxi, and 1 case in Xinjiang). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 6,720 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 69 imported circumstances and 6,651 native circumstances (5,298 circumstances in Shanghai, 835 circumstances in Jilin, 129 circumstances in Fujian, 78 circumstances in Hebei, 66 circumstances in Anhui, 42 circumstances in Liaoning, 41 circumstances in Jiangsu, 25 circumstances in Shandong, 23 circumstances in Xinjiang, 21 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 19 circumstances in Henan, 17 circumstances in Zhejiang, 11 circumstances in Jiangxi, 11 circumstances in Guangxi, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 8 circumstances in Gansu, 5 circumstances in Hubei, 5 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Hainan, 1 case in Shanxi, and 1 case Guizhou); 54,911 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,202 circumstances imported from overseas).
• On Thursday night time, March 31, 2022, Shanghai determined to lengthen the lockdown on its japanese half as COVID-19 infections preserve surging. Ranging from 5:00 am, April 1, 2022, residents of the japanese half of Shanghai will likely be topic to a 14-day lockdown, 7-day lockdown plus 7-day neighborhood well being monitoring, 7-day neighborhood well being monitoring, or 7-day self-health monitoring plus COVID assessments, based mostly on the COVID-19 scenario of the constructing/compound/space they reside in. Apart from the final circumstance, most residents will likely be unable to exit their compound throughout the interval.
• It’s reported that the operations of the Port of Shanghai have been disrupted by Shanghai’s COVID-19 lockdown measures, regardless of authorities’ greatest efforts. Transport big Maersk estimates trucking companies into and out of Shanghai will likely be “severely impacted by 30%”, as anybody coming into the port wants a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates from the final 48 hours and drivers will face prolonged quarantine when returning to their dwelling provinces. Some delivery firms have diverted their vessels to close by ports, such because the Port of Ningbo in Zhejiang. Nevertheless, it’s not a simple change as COVID-19 management measures have already brought about rising congestion outdoors each ports. The worldwide provide chain might really feel the impression within the following weeks.
• AmCham China and AmCham Shanghai carried out a mini-survey of their members on the impression of COVID-19 laws on the American enterprise neighborhood. In keeping with the outcomes, 99% of the respondents indicated that their latest enterprise operations have been affected by COVID-19 administration measures; 54% of respondents had decreased 2022 income projections following the latest COVID-19 outbreak; 29% of respondents had delayed investments, amongst others.
• March 30, 2022 – China reported 1,629 new confirmed circumstances, together with 64 imported circumstances (24 circumstances in Sichuan, 13 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 3 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Shanxi, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, and 1 case in Shandong) and 1,565 native circumstances (1,150 circumstances in Jilin, 326 circumstances in Shanghai, 26 circumstances in Henan, 16 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 8 circumstances in Zhejiang, 7 circumstances in Fujian, 6 circumstances in Hebei, 5 circumstances in Liaoning, 4 circumstances in Shandong, 3 circumstances in Anhui, 3 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Guangdong, 1 case in Jiangsu, 1 case in Jiangxi, 1 case in Hainan, 1 case in Chongqing, and 1 case in Guizhou). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 7,196 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 106 imported circumstances and seven,090 native circumstances (5,656 circumstances in Shanghai, 1032 circumstances in Jilin, 85 circumstances in Fujian, 75 circumstances in Hebei, 52 circumstances in Liaoning, 32 circumstances in Jiangsu, 31 circumstances in Anhui, 24 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 23 circumstances in Shandong, 14 circumstances in Guangdong, 13 circumstances in Guangxi, 10 circumstances in Henan, 10 circumstances in Gansu, 9 circumstances in Jiangxi, 7 circumstances in Zhejiang, 6 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Xinjiang, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Hubei, 1 case in Hunan, 1 case in Hainan, and 1 case in Chongqing); 49,421 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,267 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 29, 2022 – China reported 1,293 new confirmed circumstances, together with 65 imported circumstances (27 circumstances in Sichuan, 15 circumstances in Guangxi, 11 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, and 1 case in Shandong) and 1,228 native circumstances (1,055 circumstances in Jilin, 96 circumstances in Shanghai, 12 circumstances in Shandong, 10 circumstances in Liaoning, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 7 circumstances in Tianjin, 7 circumstances in Fujian, 6 circumstances in Hebei, 5 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 4 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Shanxi, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 3 circumstances in Henan, 3 circumstances in Hunan, 3 circumstances in Shaanxi, 2 circumstances in Anhui, and 1 case in Jiangxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 5,758 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 100 imported circumstances and 5,658 native circumstances (4,381 circumstances in Shanghai, 812 circumstances in Jilin, 124 circumstances in Fujian, 108 circumstances in Hebei, 64 circumstances in Liaoning, 41 circumstances in Shandong, 21 circumstances in Jiangsu, 20 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 16 circumstances in Anhui, 11 circumstances in Gansu, 10 circumstances in Tianjin, 10 circumstances in Guangdong, 10 circumstances in Guangxi, 8 circumstances in Zhejiang, 8 circumstances in Henan, 6 circumstances in Yunnan, 5 circumstances in Jiangxi, 2 circumstances in Hunan, and 1 case in Sichuan); 43,425 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,309 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 28, 2022 – China reported 1,275 new confirmed circumstances, together with 56 imported circumstances (14 circumstances in Guangxi, 12 circumstances in Sichuan, 10 circumstances in Shanghai, 6 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Jilin, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 1 case in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Henan) and 1,219 native circumstances (1,086 circumstances in Jilin, 50 circumstances in Shanghai, 12 circumstances in Liaoning, 10 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 9 circumstances in Fujian, 9 circumstances in Henan, 8 circumstances in Tianjin, 8 circumstances in Shandong, 7 circumstances in Hebei, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Shaanxi, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 3 circumstances in Anhui, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 1 case in Jiangxi, 1 case in Guangxi, 1 case in Yunnan, and 1 case in Gansu). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 5,134 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 138 imported circumstances and 4,996 native circumstances (3,450 circumstances in Shanghai, 907 circumstances in Jilin, 179 circumstances in Fujian, 144 circumstances in Hebei, 114 circumstances in Liaoning, 58 circumstances in Shandong, 35 circumstances in Anhui, 18 circumstances in Guangdong, 16 circumstances in Jiangsu, 15 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 12 circumstances in Guangxi, 11 circumstances in Yunan, 11 circumstances in Gansu, 8 circumstances in Tianjin, 7 circumstances in Jiangxi, 5 circumstances in Henan, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Hubei, and 1 case in Interior Mongolia); 38,649 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,358 circumstances imported from overseas).
• NHC Press Convention on March 22: Within the press convention held on March 19, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated that from March 1 to 21, 2022, China reported greater than 41,000 COVID-19 circumstances, affecting 28 provinces, with Jilin province reported greater than 22,000 circumstances throughout this era.
• NHC defined the Pointers for Group of Regional Novel Coronavirus Nucleic Acid Checks (Third Version), which requires PCR assessments to be performed inside the designated areas (containment space, management space, prevention space, and even the entire space of all the administrative space) and accomplished inside 24 hours whatever the measurement of the realm, amongst others.
• Concerning the vaccination charges, NHC stated that as of March 21, 2022, a complete of three,230.367 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered nationwide, bringing the full variety of individuals vaccinated to 1.274734 billion. Amongst them, 1.24013 billion individuals have accomplished full vaccination and 659.200 million individuals have been administered the third-dose booster vaccine. A complete of 222.302 million individuals over the age of 60 have been vaccinated, amongst whom 211.966 million individuals have been totally vaccinated.
• Every province to have 2-3 “fangcang shelter hospitals”: NHC stated every province ought to 2-3 fangcang shelter hospitals ( alternate care websites or makeshift hospitals). Even when there is no such thing as a building now, provinces ought to provide you with a building plan to make sure that the fangcang shelter hospitals might be constructed and put into operation inside two days when wanted. By far, 33 fangcang shelter hospitals have been constructed or are underneath building in 19  cities of 12 provinces, of which 20 have been accomplished and 13 are underneath building, with a complete of 35,000 beds. These fangcang shelter hospitals are primarily concentrated in Jilin, Shandong, Yunnan, Hebei, Fujian, Liaoning.
• Jilin began to deal with COVID sufferers with Paxlovid: Jilin has began treating COVID sufferers with Pfizer’s COVID-19 capsule Paxlovid, the primary time that the drug has been used within the mainland since being accredited for emergency use in February.
• China is fine-tuning its virus response technique whereas “zero-COVID” is unchanged: President Xi urged officers to implement COVID-19 measures which might be extra exact in scope and cut back the impression of the COVID-9 response on individuals’s livelihoods and productions actively. Native governments have thus been striving to fine-tune their COVID-19 technique for “most impact” with “minimal value”. Dongguan and Shenzhen resumed manufacturing this week whereas Shanghai tried to keep away from a full lockdown. The best way these governments take care of the outbreaks could also be of reference for different authorities. 
• Shenyang on lockdown: Shenyang, a metropolis of 9 million individuals in northeast Shenyang Province and residential to factories akin to of carmaker BMW, was put underneath lockdown as of March 22, 2022, after 67 new circumstances have been reported on Tuesday.
• Dongguan factories are reopening and step by step going again to regular. Learn extra right here: Dongguan on Lockdown Amid COVID Spikes: What Do Companies Have to Know? (Up to date)
• Shenzhen resumes regular work, manufacturing from Monday: Authorities workplaces, enterprises, and companies within the south China tech hub of Shenzhen are set to renew regular work and manufacturing from Monday, March 21, 2022,  as the most recent COVID-19 outbreak has eased. In the meantime, non-essential indoor public venues, together with therapeutic massage parlors, poker rooms, and web cafes, in addition to child-care and offline training establishments, will proceed to droop operations. Such differentiated measures are applied to make sure the protection and stability of business and provide chains. Foxcon, the world’s largest electronics producer, was reported to principally resumed regular operations in Shenzhen after a partial lockdown within the metropolis.
• March 26, 2022 – China reported 1,335 new confirmed circumstances, together with 55 imported circumstances (12 circumstances in Sichuan, 9 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Beijing, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 7 circumstances in Guangxi, 6 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Shanxi, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 1 case in Fujian, and 1 case in Hunan) and 1,280 native circumstances (1,122 circumstances in Jilin, 38 circumstances in Shanghai, 35 circumstances in Tianjin, 19 circumstances in Hebei, 14 circumstances in Liaoning, 9 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 7 circumstances in Gansu, 6 circumstances in Jiangsu, 6 circumstances in Shandong, 4 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Jiangxi, 3 circumstances in Henan, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Anhui, 1 case in Hunan, 1 case in Chongqing, 1 case in Yunnan, and 1 case in Shaanxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 4,430 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 110 imported circumstances and 4,320 native circumstances (2231 circumstances in Shanghai, 1,374 circumstances in Jilin, 184 circumstances in Hebei, 157 circumstances in Fujian, 132 circumstances in Liaoning, 75 circumstances in Shandong, 33 circumstances in Gansu, 32 circumstances in Tianjin, 25 circumstances in Jiangxi, 16 circumstances in Anhui, 11 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 11 circumstances in Yunnan, 10 circumstances in Henan, 10 circumstances in Guangxi, 8 circumstances in Jiangsu, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 1 case in Beijing, and 1 case in Zhejiang); 30,850 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,407 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 25, 2022 – China reported 1,366 new confirmed circumstances, together with 65 imported circumstances (23 circumstances in Guangxi, 12 circumstances in Shanghai, 11 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Shanxi, 2 circumstances in Jilin, 1 case in Jiangsu, 1 case in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Fujian) and 1,301 native circumstances (1,110 circumstances in Jilin, 27 circumstances in Shanghai, 25 circumstances in Tianjin, 24 circumstances in Hebei, 23 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 23 circumstances in Jiangxi, 17 circumstances in Fujian, 13 circumstances in Shandong, 10 circumstances in Henan, 9 circumstances in Liaoning, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Gansu, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Shaanxi, 1 case in Hunan, and 1 case in Guizhou). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 3,622 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 133 imported circumstances and three,489 native circumstances (1582 circumstances in Shanghai, 900 circumstances in Jilin, 288 circumstances in Hebei, 180 circumstances in Liaoning, 153 circumstances in Fujian, 140 circumstances in Shandong, 61 circumstances in Jiangxi, 42 circumstances in Tianjin, 29 circumstances in Gansu, 25 circumstances in Jiangsu, 24 circumstances in Anhui, 17 circumstances in Guangxi,  15 circumstances in Yunnan, 13 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 12 circumstances in Henan, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, and 1 case in Zhejiang); 27,046 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,455 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 24, 2022 – China reported 2,054 new confirmed circumstances, together with 44 imported circumstances (11 circumstances in Sichuan, 10 circumstances in Shanghai, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 7 circumstances in Zhejiang, 5 circumstances in Jiangsu, and three circumstances in Fujian) and a couple of,010 native circumstances (1,810 circumstances in Jilin, 69 circumstances in Fujian, 29 circumstances in Tianjin, 16 circumstances in Shandong, 12 circumstances in Jiangxi, 10 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 10 circumstances in Henan, 9 circumstances in Liaoning, 8 circumstances in Hebei, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 7 circumstances in Hunan, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Zhejiang, 4 circumstances in Gansu, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 1 case in Sichuan, 1 case in Yunnan, and 1 case in Shannxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 2,829 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 107 imported circumstances and a couple of,722 native circumstances (979 circumstances in Shanghai, 791 circumstances in Jilin, 229 circumstances in Hebei, 170 circumstances in Shandong, 162 circumstances in Fujian, 134 circumstances in Liaoning, 87 circumstances in Jiangxi, 48 circumstances in Tianjin, 27 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 25 circumstances in Gansu, 16 circumstances in Jiangsu, 15 circumstances in Yunnan,  8 circumstances in Anhui, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 8 circumstances in Guangxi,  5 circumstances in Henan,  4 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang,  2 circumstances in Shaanxi, and 1 case in Hubei); 24,062 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,498 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 23, 2022 – China reported 2,667 new confirmed circumstances, together with 76 imported circumstances (12 circumstances in Guangxi, 10 circumstances in Shanghai, 10 circumstances in Zhejiang, 10 circumstances in Hunan, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 7 circumstances in Sichuan, 6 circumstances in Fujian, 6 circumstances in Henan, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Shanxi, and 1 case in Beijing) and a couple of,591 native circumstances (2,320 circumstances in Jilin, 110 circumstances in Fujian, 36 circumstances in Liaoning, 24 circumstances in Tianjin, 24 circumstances in Shandong, 15 circumstances in Guangdong, 13 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 9 circumstances in Hebei, 9 circumstances in Jiangxi, 6 circumstances in Henan, 6 circumstances in Gansu, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Shaanxi, 2 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Chongqing). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 2,469 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 123 imported circumstances and a couple of,346 native circumstances (977 circumstances in Shanghai, 528 circumstances in Jilin, 183 circumstances in Hebei, 160 circumstances in Fujian, 157 circumstances in Shandong, 127 circumstances in Liaoning, 49 circumstances in Jiangxi, 37 circumstances in Gangsu, 28 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 23 circumstances in Tianjin, 22 circumstances in Jiangsu, 15 circumstances in Yunnan, 12 circumstances in Guangdong, 11 circumstances in Anhui, 7 circumstances in Guangxi, 5 circumstances in Zhejiang, 5 circumstances in Henan); 22,000 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,589 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 10:00, March 23, 2022, China recorded 49 high-risk areas (11 areas in Jiangsu, 10 areas in Shandong, 9 areas in Fujian, 5 areas in Tianjin, 3 areas in Shaanxi, 3 areas in Jilin, 2 areas in Gansu, 2 areas in Guangdong, 2 areas in Heilongjiang, 1 space in Hebei, and 1 space in Liaoning) and 611 medium-risk areas.
• March 22, 2022 – China reported 2,338 new confirmed circumstances, together with 57 imported circumstances (12 circumstances in Guangdong, 10 circumstances in Zhejiang, 9 circumstances in Guangxi, 8 circumstances in Shanghai, 6 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Liaoning, and 1 case in Heilongjiang) and a couple of,281 native circumstances (1,902 circumstances in Jilin, 110 circumstances in Fujian, 67 circumstances in Liaoning, 43 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 31 circumstances in Shanghai, 25 circumstances in Shangdong, 25 circumstances in Guangdong, 14 circumstances in Jiangxi, 11 circumstances in Hebei, 8 circumstances in Tianjin, 8 circumstances in Hunan, 7 circumstances in Henan, 7 circumstances in Shaanxi, 6 circumstances in Beijing, 5 circumstances in Gansu, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Chongqing). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 2,432 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 119 imported circumstances and a couple of,313 native circumstances (865 circumstances in Shanghai, 563 circumstances in Jilin, 212 circumstances in Hebei, 184 circumstances in Shandong, 183 circumstances in Liaoning, 110 circumstances in Fujian, 35 circumstances in Jiangxi, 30 circumstances in Gangsu, 29 circumstances in Jiangsu, 28 circumstances in Tianjin, 18 circumstances in Guangxi, 13 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 12 circumstances in Anhui, 12 circumstances in Yunnan, 6 circumstances in Zhejiang, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Henan, 3 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, and 1 case in Chongqing); 20,155 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,634 circumstances imported from overseas).
• NHC Press Convention on March 19: Within the press convention held on March 19, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated that the variety of newly confirmed COVID-19 circumstances all over the world has rebounded once more up to now week, with over 40% of them concentrated in China’s neighboring nations and areas. With the fast improvement of the native epidemic in China, many provinces are confronted with a extreme and sophisticated epidemic prevention and management scenario – dominated by the Omicron virus pressure in lots of areas on the similar time. From March 1 to 18, 2022, China reported greater than 29,000 COVID-19 circumstances, affecting 28 provinces, together with one province (Jilin province) that reported greater than 10,000 circumstances, 4 provinces that reported greater than 1,000 circumstances, and 10 provinces that reported between 100 and 1,000 circumstances. As of 24:00, March 18, 2022, the full variety of hospitalized sufferers reached 29,127, amongst which delicate and asymptomatic circumstances accounted for greater than 95% of the full, whereas extreme and significant circumstances accounted for lower than 0.1% of the full.
• Concerning the 2 new COVID-19 deaths reported on March 19, one was of superior age and one was above 60 years previous; each of them had extreme underlying ailments and one in every of them was not vaccinated in any respect. Their COVID-19 sickness itself was not extreme and the instant reason for dying was the underlying illness.
• Concerning the brand new improvement of COVID-19 vaccines, NHC stated that 29 vaccines have entered medical trials in China, accounting for 19% of the worldwide whole. 16 vaccines have carried out part III medical trials overseas, accounting for 27% of the worldwide whole. 7 vaccines have been accredited for conditional advertising or emergency use, accounting for 21% of the worldwide whole. 2 vaccines have been added to the WHO’s listing of vaccines for emergency use, representing 20% of the world’s whole. To be extra particular, China has 6 inactivated vaccines within the medical part, 12 recombinant protein vaccines within the medical part, 5 adenovirus vector vaccines within the medical part, and 5 mRNA and DNA vaccines, generally often called nucleic acid vaccines, within the medical part. Many of those vaccines are present process part III medical trials overseas. Of explicit curiosity are adenovirus vector aspiration vaccines and attenuated influenza virus vector nasal spray vaccines, that are presently present process part III medical trials overseas. Furthermore, fast progress has been made within the analysis and improvement of monovalent and polyvalent vaccines in opposition to omicron variant strains. Amongst them, the quicker ones have accomplished pre-clinical research and are submitting software supplies for medical trials to the Nationwide Medical Merchandise Administration. Nevertheless, NHC has promised that it’s going to uphold the scientific precept of security and efficacy within the first place.
• Why ought to COVID-19 circumstances with delicate signs be put underneath centralized quarantine administration? NHC stated that COVID-19 circumstances with delicate signs brought on by the Omicron variant don’t have to be hospitalized as a result of they solely have delicate higher respiratory tract an infection signs. Nevertheless, contemplating that Omicron circumstances are extremely transmissible, it’s going to put the hospital system underneath stress if such circumstances trigger large-scale virus unfold. So it’s vital to place such circumstances underneath centralized quarantine administration underneath the supervision of medical professionals. NHC believes this measure isn’t solely conducive to the restoration of the confirmed circumstances but in addition conducive to the containment of the flare-ups.
• Concerning the vaccination charges, NHC stated that as of March 18, 2022, a complete of three,218.716 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered nationwide, bringing the full variety of individuals vaccinated to 1.273811 billion. Amongst them, 1.239706 billion individuals have accomplished full vaccination and 649.156 million individuals have been administered the third-dose booster vaccine. A complete of 221.829 million individuals over the age of 60 have been vaccinated, amongst whom 211.819 million individuals have been totally vaccinated. In whole, 80.27% of individuals over the age of 60 have been vaccinated.
• China Experiences Two New COVID-19 Deaths in Extra Than One 12 months: On Saturday, March 19, 2022, China reported two new deaths because of COVID-19, each of which have been aged above 60 years previous in northeast Jilin Province. The deaths have been the primary reported in mainland China since January 26, 2021, and produce the nation’s whole dying toll within the pandemic to 4,638. China’s “zero-COVID” coverage is underneath nice stress with the extremely transmissible Omicron variant inflicting flare-ups in 28 provinces. Nevertheless, each the federal government and epidemiology specialists maintain that China isn’t but able to “reside with COVID”. As defined by Zhang Wenhong, director of the Nationwide Middle for Infectious Ailments and a trusted public determine on COVID-19 prevention measures, China must 1) adequate third-dose booster pictures for the aged; 2) vaccines with increased efficacy; 3) efficient COVID medicine; 4) inexpensive and accessible dwelling testing kits; 5) differentiated therapy and hospitalization technique based mostly on signs; and 6) improved dwelling quarantine procedures– earlier than China can considerably calm down it COVID-19 prevention and management insurance policies. On the similar time, the federal government is conscious of the potential disruption to its economic system due to the strict COVID-19 measures. On Thursday, President Xi Jinping referred to as for a extra “focused” strategy whereas sticking to its “zero-COVID” technique. Shenzhen’s lockdown measures have been partially eased following President Xi’s feedback. Nonetheless, earlier than China brings to regulate this spherical of COVID-19 outbreaks, people and companies might really feel extra ache within the following weeks.
• Dongguan on Lockdown: The southern Chinese language manufacturing hub of Dongguan has imposed strict COVID-19 lockdown measures. Many companies have been ordered to droop operations or function at a lowered capability, factories with none prevalence of COVID-19 are required to restrict their manufacturing, and those that can are required to earn a living from home. The restrictions can have a big impression on companies, however compliance and sustaining a constructive relationship with authorities will likely be useful in the long term. We clarify what the lockdown measures are and the steps companies can take to restrict their impression. Learn extra right here: Dongguan on Lockdown Amid COVID Spikes: What Do Companies Have to Know?
• March 21, 2022 – China reported 2,027 new confirmed circumstances, together with 80 imported circumstances (18 circumstances in Hunan, 17 circumstances in Shanghai, 15 circumstances in Guangxi, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 3 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, and 1 case in Zhejiang) and 1,947 native circumstances (1,542 circumstances in Jilin, 154 circumstances in Fujian, 51 circumstances in Hebei, 38 circumstances in Guangdong, 35 circumstances in Liaoning, 27 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 24 circumstances in Shanghai, 18 circumstances in Tianjin, 14 circumstances in Shaanxi, 13 circumstances in Shandong, 10 circumstances in Hunan, 6 circumstances in Gansu, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 1 case in Jiangxi, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Chongqing). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 2,492 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 108 imported circumstances and a couple of,384 native circumstances (734 circumstances in Shanghai, 549 circumstances in Jilin, 356 circumstances in Hebei, 286 circumstances in Shandong, 109 circumstances in Liaoning, 107 circumstances in Fujian, 58 circumstances in Jiangsu, 33 circumstances in Jiangxi, 27 circumstances in Gangsu, 25 circumstances in Yunnan, 21 circumstances in Guangxi, 16 circumstances in Zhejiang, 16 circumstances in Guangdong, 14 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 10 circumstances in Anhui, 9 circumstances in Henan, 7 circumstances in Tianjin, 5 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Hainan, and 1 case in Chongqing); 18,327 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,658 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 20, 2022 – China reported 1,737 new confirmed circumstances, together with 81 imported circumstances (22 circumstances in Guangdong, 14 circumstances in Beijing, 11 circumstances in Zhejiang, 8 circumstances in Guangxi, 6 circumstances in Shandong, 5 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Hubei, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 1 case in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Henan) and 1,656 native circumstances (1,191 circumstances in Jilin, 158 circumstances in Fujian, 51 circumstances in Shandong, 51 circumstances in Guangdong, 39 circumstances in Liaoning, 29 circumstances in Gansu, 21 circumstances in Tianjin, 21 circumstances in Hebei, 19 circumstances in Zhejiang, 18 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 17 circumstances in Shanghai, 15 circumstances in Shaanxi, 6 circumstances in Jiangxi, 6 circumstances in Hunan, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Anhui, 3 circumstances in Chongqing, 2 circumstances in Henan, 1 case in Beijing, and 1 case in Jiangsu). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 2,316 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 139 imported circumstances and a couple of,177 native circumstances (534 circumstances in Hebei, 492 circumstances in Shanghai, 380 circumstances in Shandong, 303 circumstances in Jilin, 132 circumstances in Liaoning, 109 circumstances in Fujian, 50 circumstances in Jiangsu, 28 circumstances in Jiangxi, 27 circumstances in Guangdong, 24 circumstances in Guangxi, 19 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 18 circumstances in Zhejiang, 17 circumstances in Yunnan, 17 circumstances in Gansu, 15 circumstances in Anhui, 8 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, and 4 circumstances in Chongqing); 16,196 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,695 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 19, 2022 – China reported 2,228 new confirmed circumstances, together with 71 imported circumstances (18 circumstances in Guangdong, 12 circumstances in Shanghai, 12 circumstances in Zhejiang, 10 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Liaoning, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Yunnan, and 1 case in Gansu) and a couple of,157 native circumstances (1,674 circumstances in Jilin, 199 circumstances in Fujian, 69 circumstances in Liaoning, 47 circumstances in Guangdong, 42 circumstances in Shandong, 28 circumstances in Tianjin, 22 circumstances in Gansu, 20 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 11 circumstances in Zhejiang, 11 circumstances in Shaanxi, 8 circumstances in Shanghai, 6 circumstances in Hunan, 5 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Hebei, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 3 circumstances in Chongqing, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Guizhou). Two new deaths have been reported. There have been 1,823 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 110 imported circumstances and 1,713 native circumstances (537 circumstances in Jilin, 366 circumstances in Shanghai, 265 circumstances in Hebei, 161 circumstances in Shandong, 77 circumstances in Fujian, 60 circumstances in Liaoning, 48 circumstances in Guangdong, 43 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 36 circumstances in Jiangxi, 35 circumstances in Jiangsu, 24 circumstances in Yunnan, 17 circumstances in Guangxi, 15 circumstances in Anhui, 14 circumstances in Zhejiang, 6 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 4 circumstances in Henan, 2 circumstances in Guizhou, 2 circumstances in Gansu, and 1 case in Hunan); 14,318 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,721 circumstances imported from overseas).
• Dongguan on lockdown: Dongguan, an industrial hub within the province of Guangdong, tightened its COVID-19 prevention and management measures to comprise the latest flareup of Omicron circumstances. In keeping with Bulletins No.53 and No.54 launched by the Dongguan authorities, all its 10 million residents have been requested to remain at dwelling until they’ve vital causes to not. Aside from enterprises that present public companies to make sure the fundamental operation of town, akin to water, electrical energy, gasoline oil, fuel, communications, sanitation, meals, oil, meat, and greens, in addition to enterprises guaranteeing the provides for Hong Kong, all enterprises shall droop their manufacturing exercise ought to there be detection of domestically transmitted COVID-19 circumstances within the cities or streets (industrial parks) the place the enterprise is positioned. Cities and streets (or parks) with out native COVID-19 circumstances and industrial parks with closed-loop administration can preserve primary manufacturing on the premise of strictly implementing epidemic prevention measures. Aside from supermarkets (together with farmers’ markets), pharmacies, medical establishments, and catering enterprises (solely offering specific supply companies) that guarantee the fundamental wants of residents, different enterprise locations and shops will likely be closed. All firms in industrial buildings ought to ask their staff to earn a living from home (or at most preserve not more than 50 p.c of the staff on-duty). All building websites ought to droop operations. All buses and subways shall be suspended. Solely those that have particular wants can go away Dongguan with a detrimental PCR take a look at from the final 24 hours. The lockdown measures will final from March 15, 2022 to March 21, 2022, and will likely be adjusted in response to the epidemic scenario.
• Closed-loop administration of business enterprises in Dongguan: Industrial enterprises with closed-loop administration can preserve primary manufacturing on the premise of strictly implementing epidemic prevention measures, which requires amongst others that: 1) In precept, staff are imagined to reside within the manufacturing facility or earn a living from home if they don’t reside within the manufacturing facility space; 2) Employees in key positions can enter the manufacturing facility after getting approval from the native epidemic management division and holding a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates from the final 48 hours; 3) No different guests are allowed to enter the manufacturing facility; 4) Enterprise logistics automobiles are prohibited from coming into in precept, and those that have to enter shall get approval from the epidemic management departments and the truck driver ought to maintain a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates from the final 24 hours; 5)These in touch with imported items ought to put on gloves, masks, goggles, and ‘isolation clothes’, conduct nucleic acid assessments each two days, and be topic to strict closed-loop administration. The closed-loop administration measures will final from 20:00, March 15, 2022, to 24:00, March 21, 2022, and will likely be adjusted in response to the epidemic scenario. Enterprises are requested to make commitments in writing to strictly comply with the measures and assume authorized legal responsibility ought to their failure of following such measures trigger or worsen the unfold dangers of the COVID-19 virus.
• NHC Amended COVID-19 Hospitalization Technique: On March 14, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) launched the Discover on the issuance of COVID-19 Analysis and Remedy Protocol (Trial Model 9), which amended tips for treating COVID-19 sufferers. Going ahead, asymptomatic circumstances and confirmed circumstances with delicate signs will now not have to be hospitalized. Fairly, they are going to be quarantined in centralized services. Solely confirmed circumstances with severe signs will likely be hospitalized. The technique of differentiated therapy and hospitalization based mostly on symptom ranges is believed to be one of many preconditions for China to shift away from its “Zero-COVID” coverage.
• Zhang Wenhong’s Six Preconditions for China to Shift Away from “Zero-COVID” coverage: Zhang Wenhong, director of the Nationwide Middle for Infectious Ailments and a trusted public determine on COVID-19 prevention measures, printed an extended social media submit on March 14, 2022, that listed the the explanation why China can not shift to a coverage of “dwelling with COVID” immediately. In his opinion, the preconditions for China transferring from “zero-COVID” to “dwelling with COVID” have but to be glad. China lacks: 1) adequate third-dose booster pictures for the aged; 2) vaccines with increased efficacy; 3) efficient COVID medicine; 4) inexpensive and accessible dwelling testing kits; 5) differentiated therapy and hospitalization technique based mostly on signs; and 6) improved dwelling quarantine procedures.
• NHC Press Convention on March 15:  Within the press convention held on March 14, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated there have been over 15,000 domestically transmitted circumstances being reported up to now two weeks from March 1, 2022, to March 14, 2022, affecting livelihoods in 28 provinces. At current, China’s epidemic prevention and management scenario is grim and sophisticated, however it’s nonetheless underneath management. NHC Li Jinming, deputy director of Medical Laboratory of NHC, clarified points concerning the appliance of antigen assessments. There are three predominant teams appropriate for the appliance of antigen detection: 1) Individuals who go to main medical establishments for therapy and have medical signs akin to fever inside 5 days. 2) Folks underneath quarantine remark, together with these underneath dwelling quarantine remark, those that are outlined as shut contact or sub-close contact, and those that are confined to closed communities when epidemic outbreaks happen. 3) Residents who need to be examined themselves. Going ahead, China will proceed the “dynamic clearance” technique and endeavor to cut back the frequency of flare-ups and cut back the charges of extreme signs. China may even promote vaccination for the aged, particularly these over 80 years previous.
• Shanghai to Conduct Twice COVID-19 Checks for Residents in Key Areas: On March 16 and March 17, Shanghai shall conduct twice COVID-19 nucleic acid assessments for residents in key areas inside 48 hours. Personnel who’ve already been underneath COVID-19 management shall be excluded. For many who are already in closed-loop administration and topic to routine screenings, they shall be managed in response to the unique mechanism.
• March 18, 2022 – China reported 2,461 new confirmed circumstances, together with 73 imported circumstances (19 circumstances in Zhejiang, 15 circumstances in Guangdong, 12 circumstances in Guangxi, 10 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 1 case in Liaoning, and 1 case in Yunnan) and a couple of,388 native circumstances (1,834 circumstances in Jilin, 113 circumstances in Fujian, 74 circumstances in Guangdong, 61 circumstances in Tianjin, 61 circumstances in Shandong, 57 circumstances in Shanghai, 46 circumstances in Liaoning, 33 circumstances in Shaanxi, 24 circumstances in Hebei, 16 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 16 circumstances in Gansu, 13 circumstances in Zhejiang, 10 circumstances in Chongqing, 7 circumstances in Beijing, 7 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 5 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Jiangxi, 2 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, and 1 case in Henan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 1,904 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 162 imported circumstances and 1,742 native circumstances (792 circumstances in Jilin, 203 circumstances in Shanghai, 193 circumstances in Hebei, 162 circumstances in Shandong, 83 circumstances in Fujian, 79 circumstances in Liaoning, 61 circumstances in Guangdong, 47 circumstances in Jiangsu, 35 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 25 circumstances in Yunnan, 20 circumstances in Guangxi, 10 circumstances in Zhejiang, 10 circumstances in Gansu, 6 circumstances in Chongqing, 5 circumstances in Jiangxi, 4 circumstances in Anhui, 3 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 1 case in Beijing, and 1 case in Sichuan); 12,786 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,802 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 17, 2022 – China reported 1,317 new confirmed circumstances, together with 91 imported circumstances (21 circumstances in Guangdong, 15 circumstances in Shanghai, 11 circumstances in Zhejiang, 10 circumstances in Tianjin, 8 circumstances in Beijing, 6 circumstances in Shandong, 5 circumstances in Jiangsu, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Yunnan, and 1 case in Gansu) and 1,226 native circumstances (742 circumstances in Jilin, 99 circumstances in Fujian, 83 circumstances in Guangdong, 62 circumstances in Liaoning, 48 circumstances in Tianjin, 38 circumstances in Hebei, 36 circumstances in Shandong, 27 circumstances in Zhejiang, 26 circumstances in Shaanxi, 16 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 12 circumstances in Gansu, 8 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Guangxi, 5 circumstances in Jiangsu, 5 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Chongqing,  1 case in Anhui, and 1 case in Jiangxi). No new deaths have been reported.
• There have been 1,310 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 104 imported circumstances and 1,206 native circumstances (415 circumstances in Jilin, 178 circumstances in Hebei, 150 circumstances in Shanghai, 96 circumstances in Shandong, 94 circumstances in Liaoning, 70 circumstances in Guangdong, 67 circumstances in Jiangsu, 42 circumstances in Fujian, 24 circumstances in Yunnan, 23 circumstances in Guangxi, 13 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 10 circumstances in Anhui, 8 circumstances in Gansu, 7 circumstances in Tianjin, 4 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 4 circumstances in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Chongqing); 11,029 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,729 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 16, 2022 – China reported 1,952 new confirmed circumstances, together with 92 imported circumstances (24 circumstances in Guangxi, 21 circumstances in Guangdong, 11 circumstances in Shandong, 10 circumstances in Shanghai, 9 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Henan, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 1,860 native circumstances (1,456cases in Jilin, 75 circumstances in Shandong, 59 circumstances in Guangdong, 51 circumstances in Tianjin, 38 circumstances in Hebei, 32 circumstances in Liaoning, 28 circumstances in Shaanxi, 23 circumstances in Zhejiang, 23 circumstances in Fujian, 15 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 13 circumstances in Jiangsu, 11 circumstances in Chongqing, 9 circumstances in Beijing, 6 circumstances in Yunnan, 5 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 5 circumstances in Gansu, 2 circumstances in Anhui, 2 circumstances in Guizhou, 1 case in Hubei, and 1 case in Hunan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 1,338 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 144 imported circumstances and 1,194 native circumstances (397 circumstances in Jilin, 239 circumstances in Hebei, 197 circumstances in Shanghai, 105 circumstances in Shandong, 60 circumstances in Jiangsu, 54 circumstances in Guangdong, 32 circumstances in Yunnan, 20 circumstances in Guangxi, 17 circumstances in Tianjin, 16 circumstances in Gansu, 15 circumstances in Fujian, 12 circumstances in Liaoning, 11 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 6 circumstances in Zhejiang, 5 circumstances in Anhui, 3 circumstances in Jiangxi, 3 circumstances in Chongqing, 1 case in Beijing, and 1 case in Interior Mongolia); 9,864 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1,695 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 15, 2022 – China reported 3602 new confirmed circumstances, together with 95 imported circumstances (20 circumstances in Guangdong, 17 circumstances in Guangxi, 12 circumstances in Shanghai, 12 circumstances in Zhejiang, 9 circumstances in Beijing, 9 circumstances in Shandong, 6 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Jilin, and 1 case in Hubei) and 3507 native circumstances (3076 circumstances in Jilin, 106 circumstances in Shandong, 53 circumstances in Shaanxi, 51 circumstances in Tianjin, 48 circumstances in Guangdong, 33 circumstances in Fujian, 31 circumstances in Zhejiang, 24 circumstances in Liaoning, 20 circumstances in Jiangsu, 13 circumstances in Hebei, 10 circumstances in Chongqing, 9 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 7 circumstances in Gansu, 6 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Guizhou, 1 case in Anhui, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Hunan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 1768 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 121 imported circumstances and 1647 native circumstances (991 circumstances in Jilin, 185 circumstances in Hebei, 130 circumstances in Shanghai, 107 circumstances in Shandong, 68 circumstances in Guangdong, 30 circumstances in Fujian, 27 circumstances in Jiangsu, 24 circumstances in Yunnan, 20 circumstances in Gansu, 19 circumstances in Guangxi, 11 circumstances in Anhui, 9 circumstances in Liaoning, 8 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 7 circumstances in Zhejiang, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Chongqing, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Guizhou,  and 1 case in Jiangxi); 8650 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1610 circumstances imported from overseas).
• Shanghai Anti-COVID Measures: Ranging from March 12, 2022, those that do want to depart Shanghai should have a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at report from the final 48 hours, and those that come to or return to Shanghai should have a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at report from the final 48 hours earlier than arrival.
• Shenzhen on Lockdown: The southern Chinese language tech hub of Shenzhen was put underneath a citywide lockdown on Sunday, March 13, 2022, after 66 new COVID-19 circumstances have been reported within the metropolis. In keeping with the announcement launched by the Shenzhen authorities, all of its 17 million residents have been requested to remain at dwelling. Aside from enterprises that present public companies to make sure the fundamental operation of town, akin to water, electrical energy, gasoline oil, fuel, communications, sanitation, meals, oil, meat, and greens, in addition to enterprises guaranteeing the provides for Hong Kong, all enterprises shall droop manufacturing and enterprise actions and make their staff earn a living from home. Aside from supermarkets (together with farmers’ markets), pharmacies, medical establishments, and catering enterprises (that solely present specific supply companies) that guarantee the fundamental wants of residents, different enterprise locations and shops will likely be closed. All buses and subways shall be suspended. Solely those that have particular wants can go away Shenzhen with a detrimental PCR take a look at from the final 24 hours. The lockdown and suspension of public transport will final till March 20, 2022, and will likely be adjusted in response to the epidemic scenario.
• China Authorized COVID-19 Antigen Checks for Public Use: On Friday, the State Council accredited COVID-19 antigen assessments for public use and launched trial guidelines round their deployment. Antigen assessments will likely be required for suspected circumstances, individuals underneath quarantine, and shut contacts. The general public can purchase antigen testing kits from pharmacies, or on-line, for voluntary testing. Folks with constructive antigen take a look at outcomes will likely be handled as contaminated people and transferred to the hospital for extra nucleic acid assessments. In keeping with evaluation, in the long run, ubiquitous at-home antigen assessments may present a pathway for China to reside with the virus.
• COVID-19 Instances Surging in China: China’s COVID-19 circumstances hit the very best each day rely for the reason that pandemic broke out in Wuhan in 2020. On Friday, March 11, 555 new confirmed circumstances and 814 new asymptomatic circumstances have been reported – rising for 9 consecutive days. Among the many over 40 cities with COVID an infection clusters, Shanghai is getting further consideration because the monetary middle of the nation and because of its status for implementing exact COVID-19 containment measures over the previous two years. This time, nevertheless, the inconvenience introduced by the counter-COVID measures has been felt by extra individuals than ever. Dozens of housing and workplace compounds within the metropolis the place confirmed circumstances and their shut contacts had visited have been instructed to bear as much as 14-day quarantines. Some districts, akin to Xuhui and Jingan, have began to close down public venues and cultural areas, akin to parks, libraries, and cinemas. Ranging from March 12, 2022, nursery establishments and kindergartens will likely be suspended and all main and center faculties will transfer their lessons on-line. With Omicron resulting in extra asymptomatic circumstances, it’s more durable to stay to the prevailing “zero-tolerance” (or “dynamic clearance”) technique. Although analysts anticipate no rest of China’s COVID-19 insurance policies earlier than the tip of this 12 months, the latest COVID-19 surge might push Beijing to rethink/redesign its technique, particularly when financial stability turns into the highest concern of the federal government as soon as once more.
• March 14, 2022 – China reported 1437 new confirmed circumstances, together with 100 imported circumstances (42 circumstances in Guangdong, 16 circumstances in Shanghai, 9 circumstances in Zhejiang, 8 circumstances in Guangxi, 8 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Tianjin, 4 circumstances in Shandong, 3 circumstances in Beijing, 1 case in Jiangsu, 1 case in Fujian, 1 case in Henan, 1 case in Yunnan, and 1 case in Gansu) and 1337 native circumstances (895 circumstances in Jilin, 92 circumstances in Shandong, 79 circumstances in Guangdong, 60 circumstances in Shaanxi, 51 circumstances in Hebei, 41 circumstances in Shanghai, 40 circumstances in Tianjin, 16 circumstances in Jiangsu, 12 circumstances in Gansu, 10 circumstances in Fujian, 9 circumstances in Liaoning, 7 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 6 circumstances in Beijing, 6 circumstances in Zhejiang, 6 circumstances in Chongqing, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, and three circumstances in Guangxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 906 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 118 imported circumstances and 788 native circumstances (162 circumstances in Hebei, 151 circumstances in Guangdong, 131 circumstances in Jilin, 128 circumstances in Shanghai, 97 circumstances in Shandong, 35 circumstances in Yunnan, 23 circumstances in Jiangsu, 15 circumstances in Gansu, 14 circumstances in Guangxi, 12 circumstances in Tianjin, 10 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 4 circumstances in Jiangxi, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 1 case in Anhui, and 1 case in Chongqing); 7039 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1549 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 13, 2022 – China reported 1938 new confirmed circumstances, together with 131 imported circumstances (39 circumstances in Zhejiang, 34 circumstances in Guangdong, 13 circumstances in Shanghai, 12 circumstances in Beijing, 11 circumstances in Shandong, 6 circumstances in Tianjin, 4 circumstances in Liaoning, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Jilin, 1 case in Jiangsu, 1 case in Anhui, and 1 case in Fujian) and 1807 native circumstances (1412 circumstances in Jilin, 175 circumstances in Shandong, 62 circumstances in Guangdong, 39 circumstances in Shaanxi, 33 circumstances in Hebei, 23 circumstances in Jiangsu, 17 circumstances in Tianjin, 15 circumstances in Zhejiang, 8 circumstances in Chongqing, 6 circumstances in Beijing, 5 circumstances in Gansu, 3 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 2 circumstances in Guizhou, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Shanghai, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Hunan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 1455 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 140 imported circumstances and 1315 native circumstances (744 circumstances in Jilin, 194 circumstances in Guangdong, 172 circumstances in Shandong, 64 circumstances in Shanghai, 40 circumstances in Hebei, 36 circumstances in Gansu, 20 circumstances in Yunnan, 19 circumstances in Jiangsu, 9 circumstances in Tianjin, 9 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Shaanxi, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 1 case in Beijing, and 1 case in Chongqing); 6287 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1486 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 12, 2022 – China reported 588 new confirmed circumstances, together with 112 imported circumstances (30 circumstances in Guangdong, 22 circumstances in Shanghai, 12 circumstances in Sichuan, 10 circumstances in Guangxi, 7 circumstances in Shandong, 7 circumstances in Gansu, 5 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Henan, 3 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Jilin, 2 circumstances in Hubei, 2 circumstances in Chongqing, 1 case in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Zhejiang, 1 case in Anhui, and 1 case in Hunan) and 476 native circumstances (159 circumstances in Shandong, 134 circumstances in Jilin, 35 circumstances in Tianjin, 33 circumstances in Guangdong, 30 circumstances in Shaanxi, 23 circumstances in Zhejiang, 22 circumstances in Hebei, 20 circumstances in Jiangsu, 5 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Gansu, 2 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Fujian, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Qinghai). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 1173 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 125 imported circumstances and 1048 native circumstances (400 circumstances in Shandong, 266 circumstances in Jilin, 191 circumstances in Guangdong, 78 circumstances in Shanghai, 40 circumstances in Gansu, 22 circumstances in Hebei, 19 circumstances in Yunnan, 13 circumstances in Jiangsu, 6 circumstances in Tianjin, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Hainan, 1 case in Heilongjiang, and 1 case Fujian); 5076 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1452 circumstances imported from overseas).
• China Meheco Secured Partnership with Pfizer to Commercialize Paxlovid in China:  China Meheco Corp. secured a partnership with Pfizer Inc. to commercialize the American pharmaceutical big’s new Covid-19 capsule, Paxlovid, to the Chinese language mainland, the state-owned drugmaker stated Wednesday. An in depth settlement has been reached between the events.
• Hong Kong Shifts COVID-19 Technique: Chief Govt Carrie Lam disclosed an indefinite delay for the testing plan Wednesday and stated authorities will prioritize efforts to broaden vaccinations for aged individuals dwelling at care services and enhance the variety of hospital beds to deal with sufferers.
• March 11, 2022 – China reported 555 new confirmed circumstances, together with 158 imported circumstances (51 circumstances in Guangdong, 32 circumstances in Shanghai, 21 circumstances in Gansu, 15 circumstances in Beijing, 9 circumstances in Guangxi, 6 circumstances in Tianjin, 6 circumstances in Sichuan, 4 circumstances in Hubei, 3 circumstances in Henan, 2 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Anhui, 2 circumstances in Chongqing, 1 case in Jilin, 1 case in Fujian, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 397 native circumstances (121 circumstances in Shandong, 98 circumstances in Jilin, 36 circumstances in Jiangsu, 26 circumstances in Gansu, 18 circumstances in Tianjin, 18 circumstances in Shaanxi, 16 circumstances in Hebei, 16 circumstances in Zhejiang, 11 circumstances in Shanghai, 11 circumstances in Guangdong, 8 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 5 circumstances in Beijing, 5 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Qinghai). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 814 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 111 imported circumstances and 703 native circumstances (255 circumstances in Shandong, 167 circumstances in Guangdong, 148 circumstances in Jilin, 64 circumstances in Shanghai, 25 circumstances in Yunnan, 16 circumstances in Hebei, 12 circumstances in Jiangsu, 6 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Gansu, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Hubei); 3972 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1387 circumstances imported from overseas).
• China-Type Coexistence Plan with the COVID: In keeping with prime infectious illness specialists, China has been assessing whether or not to undertake a technique of coexistence with COVID-19 that fits its personal circumstances. The Evaluation cam because the “zero-tolerance” technique has been applied in China for greater than two years. Zeng Guang, a member of the high-ranking professional group on the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC), stated in an article posted on his Weibo account Monday: “Within the close to future, at an acceptable time, [China] will launch its roadmap for a China-style coexistence plan with the virus.” Zhang Boli, additionally a prime infectious illness professional and a member of the Chinese language Academy of Engineering, stated in an interview with Hong Kong-based Phoenix TV Friday that the mainland has been assessing the right way to put together for the reopening of the border in “a cautious and gradual order.”

• Beijing Tightened Journey Coverage Once more: As lots of the circumstances in Beijing’s present outbreak have been imported from different provinces, Beijing has as soon as once more tightened its coverage on coming into and returning to town. At Beijing’s 284th press convention on COVID-19 prevention and management held on February 23, 2022, Xu Hejian, spokesperson of the Beijing Municipal Authorities, stated that Beijing will strictly management the entry and return of individuals from medium – and high-risk areas. Those that have lived in or traveled to counties or cities a couple of case has been recorded or a land port of entry within the final 14 days will likely be strictly restricted from returning to Beijing. Distant screening needs to be strengthened for individuals from different areas. Folks might want to maintain a detrimental nucleic acid take a look at from the final 48 hours and present a inexperienced code within the “Beijing Jiankang Bao” app to return or journey to Beijing. Contemplating the reason for the latest clusters in Beijing, it’s anticipated that China will strictly management “coaching exercise gatherings” (together with varied large-scale conferences), and strengthen the COVID-19 prevention measures previous to such gatherings being held.

• March 10, 2022 – China reported 528 new confirmed circumstances, together with 126 imported circumstances (42 circumstances in Shanghai, 33 circumstances in Guangdong, 14 circumstances in Beijing, 12 circumstances in Guangxi, 7 circumstances in Henan, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 4 circumstances in Gansu, 3 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Yunnan,  1 case in Jiangsu, and 1 case in Fujian) and 402 native circumstances (165 circumstances in Jilin, 66 circumstances in Shandong, 66 circumstances in Gansu, 21 circumstances in Shaanxi, 19 circumstances in Tianjin, 17 circumstances in Guangdong, 13 circumstances in Jiangsu, 10 circumstances in Hebei, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Liaoning, 4 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Shanxi, and a couple of circumstances in Henan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 586 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 151 imported circumstances and 435 native circumstances (179 circumstances in Jilin, 112 circumstances in Shandong, 76 circumstances in Shanghai, 22 circumstances in Yunnan, 11 circumstances in Gansu, 9 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 5 circumstances in Hebei, 5 circumstances in Jiangsu, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Anhui, 2 circumstances in Henan, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Guangxi, and 1 case in Qinghai); 3238 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1328 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 9, 2022 – China reported 337 new confirmed circumstances, together with 104 imported circumstances (39 circumstances in Guangdong, 26 circumstances in Shanghai, 13 circumstances in Sichuan, 7 circumstances in Gansu, 6 circumstances in Guangxi, 5 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Shandong, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 233 native circumstances (94 circumstances in Jilin, 59 circumstances in Shandong, 17 circumstances in Shaanxi, 12 circumstances in Tianjin, 11 circumstances in Hebei, 11 circumstances in Jiangsu, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Shanxi, 3 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 3 circumstances in Shanghai, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Zhejiang). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 399 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 77 imported circumstances and 322 native circumstances (106 circumstances in Shandong, 80 circumstances in Jilin, 62 circumstances in Shanghai, 24 circumstances in Yunnan, 20 circumstances in Guangdong, 14 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 4 circumstances in Jiangsu, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Shanxi, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Anhui, 1 case in Chongqing, and 1 case in Gansu); 2749 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1252 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 8, 2022 – China reported 325 new confirmed circumstances, together with 150 imported circumstances (47 circumstances in Guangdong, 36 circumstances in Shanghai, 21 circumstances in Beijing, 17 circumstances in Guangxi, 11 circumstances in Shandong, 7 circumstances in Gansu, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Fujian, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 175 native circumstances (46 circumstances in Jilin, 45 circumstances in Guangdong, 31 circumstances in Shandong, 10 circumstances in Jiangsu, 10 circumstances in Gansu, 5 circumstances in Yunnan, 5 circumstances in Shaanxi, 4 circumstances in Hebei, 4 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Shanxi, and 1 case in Guangxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 443 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 113 imported circumstances and 330 native circumstances (144 circumstances in Shandong, 73 circumstances in Guangdong, 51 circumstances in Shanghai, 29 circumstances in Jilin, 18 circumstances in Yunnan, 5 circumstances in Liaoning, 5 circumstances in Jiangsu, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Shanxi, and 1 case in Gansu); 2407 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1215 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 7, 2022 – China reported 327 new confirmed circumstances, together with 113 imported circumstances (51 circumstances in Guangdong, 32 circumstances in Shanghai, 11 circumstances in Sichuan, 6 circumstances in Beijing, 5 circumstances in Henan, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Jilin, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Chongqing) and 214 native circumstances (69 circumstances in Guangdong, 54 circumstances in Jilin, 46 circumstances in Shandong, 12 circumstances in Gansu, 9 circumstances in Hebei, 7 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 5 circumstances in Jiangsu, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Shanghai, 2 circumstances in Hubei, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Guangxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 442 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 130 imported circumstances and 312 native circumstances (117 circumstances in Shandong, 104 circumstances in Guangdong, 45 circumstances in Shanghai, 18 circumstances in Yunnan, 12 circumstances in Jilin, 10 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Liaoning, 1 case in Hebei, 1 case in Shanxi, and 1 case in Jiangsu); 2024 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1148 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 11:00, March 7, 2022, China recorded 12 high-risk areas (8 areas in Interior Mongolia, 2 areas in Shandong, 1 space in Tianjin, and 1 space in Guangdong) and 142 medium-risk areas (66 areas in Interior Mongolia, 16 areas in Heilongjiang, 11 areas in Jiangsu,10 areas in Guangdong, 8 areas in Sichuan, 8 areas in Yunnan, 5 areas in Hubei, 4 areas in Shanghai, 4 areas in Shandong, 3 areas in Jilin, 3 areas in Shaanxi, 2 areas in Guangxi, 1 space in Gansu, and 1 space in Hebei).
• March 6, 2022 – China reported 329 new confirmed circumstances, together with 154 imported circumstances (72 circumstances in Guangdong, 25 circumstances in Shanghai, 17 circumstances in Guangxi, 13 circumstances in Beijing, 10 circumstances in Sichuan, 6 circumstances in Zhejiang, 4 circumstances in Henan, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Jiangsu, and 1 case in Gansu) and 175 native circumstances (88 circumstances in Shandong, 25 circumstances in Jilin, 20 circumstances in Guangdong, 14 circumstances in Hebei, 9 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Jiangsu, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Shaanxi, 1 case in Shanxi, and 1 case in Henan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 209 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 82 imported circumstances and 127 native circumstances (36 circumstances in Jilin, 33 circumstances in Guangdong, 28 circumstances in Shanghai, 17 circumstances in Yunnan, 7 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 1 case in Zhejiang, 1 case in Hubei, and 1 case in Hainan); 1647 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1077 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 5, 2022 – China reported 281 new confirmed circumstances, together with 179 imported circumstances (79 circumstances in Guangdong, 24 circumstances in Shanghai, 16 circumstances in Fujian, 12 circumstances in Guangxi, 11 circumstances in Tianjin, 9 circumstances in Beijing, 9 circumstances in Shandong, 8 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances Henan, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 1 case in Jilin, 1 case in Jiangsu, 1 case in Chongqing, and 1 case in Gansu) and 102 native circumstances (46 circumstances in Guangdong, 19 circumstances in Jilin, 8 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 6 circumstances in Hebei, 5 circumstances in Shandong, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Hainan, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Hubei, 1 case in Hunan, and 1 case in Sichuan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 166 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 93 imported circumstances and 73 native circumstances (24 circumstances in Jilin, 18 circumstances in Guangdong, 16 circumstances in Shanghai, 8 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Hebei, 1 case in Jiangsu, and 1 case in Hubei); 1500 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (1049 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 4, 2022 – China reported 294 new confirmed circumstances, together with 233 imported circumstances (117 circumstances in Guangdong, 43 circumstances in Shanghai, 26 circumstances in Guangxi, 13 circumstances in Sichuan, 9 circumstances in Beijing, 7 circumstances in Zhejiang, 5 circumstances in Henan, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Jilin, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, and 1 case in Heilongjiang) and 61 native circumstances (22 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 5 circumstances in Hebei, 5 circumstances in Jilin, 4 circumstances in Hubei, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Shanghai, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 1 case in Tianjin, and 1 case in Jiangsu). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 150 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 94 imported circumstances and 56 native circumstances (14 circumstances in Shanghai, 14 circumstances in Yunnan, 11 circumstances in Jilin, 6 circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, and 1 case in Hainan); 1387 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (997 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 3, 2022 – China reported 214 new confirmed circumstances, together with 160 imported circumstances (66 circumstances in Guangdong, 39 circumstances in Shanghai, 11 circumstances in Beijing, 9 circumstances in Jilin, 8 circumstances in Guangxi, 8 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Henan, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Hubei, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Zhejiang, 1 case in Anhui, and 1 case in Gansu) and 54 native circumstances (28 circumstances in Guangdong, 7 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 4 circumstances in Hubei, 3 circumstances in Jilin, 3 circumstances in Shanghai, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Hebei, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Jiangsu, 1 case in Sichuan, and 1 case in Yunnan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 143 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 106 imported circumstances and 37 native circumstances (9 circumstances in Yunnan, 7 circumstances in Jilin, 6 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Guangxi, 5 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Hainan); 1298 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (951 circumstances imported from overseas).
• March 2, 2022 – China reported 224 new confirmed circumstances, together with 153 imported circumstances (83 circumstances in Guangdong, 37 circumstances in Shanghai, 10 circumstances in Hubei, 5 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Chongqing, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Fujian, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Hunan) and 71 native circumstances (32 circumstances in Guangdong, 16 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 4 circumstances in Jilin, 4 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 4 circumstances in Shandong, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Shanghai, and 1 case in Yunnan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 169 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 121 imported circumstances and 48 native circumstances (13 circumstances in Guangdong, 12 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 9 circumstances in Yunnan, 8 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Jilin, 1 case in Shanghai, and 1 case in Sichuan); 1209 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (896 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 15:00, March 2, 2022, China recorded 10 high-risk areas (8 areas in Interior Mongolia, 1 space in Tianjin, and 1 space in Guangdong) and 191 medium-risk areas (101 areas in Interior Mongolia, 42 areas in Jiangsu, 14 areas in Sichuan, 13 areas in Heilongjiang, 9 areas in Guangdong, 5 areas in Hubei, 3 areas in Yunnan, 1 space in Shanghai, 1 space in Shandong, 1 space in Jilin, and 1 are in Guangxi).
• March 1, 2022 – China reported 200 new confirmed circumstances, together with 125 imported circumstances (44 circumstances in Guangdong, 40 circumstances in Shanghai, 12 circumstances in Beijing, 8 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Chongqing, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Anhui, and 1 case in Hubei) and 75 native circumstances (31 circumstances in Guangdong, 14 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 6 circumstances in Tianjin, 6 circumstances in Guangxi, 6 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Hubei, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Hainan, and 1 case in Sichuan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 144 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 102 imported circumstances and 42 native circumstances (25 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Yunnan, 5 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 3 circumstances in Shanghai, 1 case in Shandong, 1 case in Hubei, and 1 case in Sichuan); 1097 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (825 circumstances imported from overseas).
• Spring Competition Journey Rush Statistic and Latest COVID-19 Clusters: Within the press convention held on February 26, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated {that a} whole of 1.06 billion passenger journeys have been made throughout the 40-day Spring Competition journey rush that ended on February 25, 2022. The determine marked a 21.8 p.c enhance year-on-year from the 2021 stage, however this solely accounts for 35.6 p.c of the pre-epidemic stage in 2019. The NHC additionally talked about that there have been many outbreaks in China just lately, with broad protection and frequent prevalence. Amongst them, the confirmed circumstances just lately detected in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanxi, Shanghai, Shandong, Xiamen, and Jixi of Heilongjiang are all personnel underneath quarantine management or closed-loop administration, and the danger of additional unfold of the epidemic is low. The chance of neighborhood transmission in Jiangsu is step by step lowering. The outbreak in Liaoning remains to be dragging, which signifies that the native authorities ought to preserve alert of the resurgence and unfold of the epidemic. The circumstances in Heihe (Heilongjiang province) and Honghe (Yunnan province) are concentrated within the native areas, with totally different transmission chains. The sources of infections are nonetheless underneath investigation, and there are dangers of additional unfold. Shenzhen, Guangdong province, has advanced transmission chains, with a excessive threat of neighborhood transmission and spillover. The newly contaminated individuals in Dongguan, Guangdong province have been primarily distributed in an industrial park with a excessive inhabitants density, which can have an effect on the productiveness of this key manufacturing metropolis. The outbreaks in Sichuan and Guangxi even have dangers of COVID-19 spillover. The cluster in Hubei has brought about outbreaks in Beijing, Shandong, Hebei, and Shanghai. The outbreak in Hohhot, Interior Mongolia remains to be at a excessive transmissible stage, however the threat of neighborhood transmission and unfold has decreased. China nonetheless sticks to the Zero-COVID technique.
• Mixing Vaccine Booster Strategy Adopted in China: In a press convention held on February 19, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated that China has formally accredited the “sequential booster immunization technique” to present a special sort of COVID-19 vaccine as booster pictures to extend immunity. Individuals who obtained the usual two doses of inactivated vaccines developed by both Sinopharm or Sinovac a minimum of six months earlier can select to get the vaccines developed by both CanSino Biologics (an adenovirus viral vector vaccine) or Chongqing Zhifei Organic Merchandise (a recombinant protein vaccine) as their third-dose boosters. Regardless of this information, the mRNA vaccine developed by Biotech and Fosun has not been accredited for home use within the mainland.
• No Lockdown with out the Central Authorities’s Approval: On February 18, 14 authorities led by the Nationwide Improvement and Reform Fee (NDRC) collectively launched A number of Coverage Measures on Boosting the Restoration of Enterprises in Problem within the Service Sector, which rolled out 41 coverage measures aimed to assist ease difficulties of the enterprises. Amongst others, the NDRC referred to as for avoiding “extreme prevention management” on COVID-19 by regional authorities. With out the central authorities’s approval, native governments are forbidden from imposing citywide or district-wide lockdowns, reducing off public transport, and arbitrarily making use of further epidemic prevention and management measures for the service business on prime of the coverage necessities of the Joint Prevention and Management Mechanism of the State Council. With out epidemic investigations and clear coverage rationales, native authorities are usually not allowed to shut or lengthen the closure of eating places, supermarkets, scenic spots, and cinemas.
• COVID-19 Surge in Hong Kong: Within the latest 7-day interval from February 11 to 17, 2022, a mean of two,611 circumstances have been reported in Hong Kong per day, as in contrast with 601.3 circumstances per day reported within the earlier 7-day interval. On February 17, 6116 circumstances have been examined constructive for COVID-19, hitting the document for one more day. 10 extra deaths have been reported up to now 24 hours, together with a three-year-old lady who died of acute mind irritation, the youngest COVID-19 fatality in Hong Kong thus far. The surging fifth wave of COVID-19 infections in Hong Kong has stretched town’s well being care system to the restrict. As of February 16, about 12,000 residents who had examined constructive have been nonetheless ready to be admitted to hospitals. Underneath this case, the border controls between Guangdong and Hong Kong have been tighter, for fearing unlawful arrivals from Hong Kong might flood within the quarantine resorts. The primary batch of mainland Chinese language provides from Guangdong province arrived in Hong Kong on February 17, to help Hong Kong’s battle in opposition to the COVID-19 flareup.
• Emergency use of Pfizer’s COVID drug Paxlovid: On February 11, 2022, China’s pharmaceutical regulator, the Nationwide Medical Merchandise Administration (NMPA), gave conditional approval for Pfizer’s COVID-19 drug Paxlovid to register in China, making it the primary oral capsule specifically developed for the illness to be cleared. In keeping with evaluation, this regulatory approval under no circumstances ensures market share for the drug, given the restricted variety of China’s COVID-19 sufferers. However it could point out that China is getting ready for the subsequent stage of pandemic containment.
• February 28, 2022 – China reported 234 new confirmed circumstances, together with 147 imported circumstances (53 circumstances in Guangdong, 45 circumstances in Shanghai, 20 circumstances in Beijing, 11 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Shandong, 3 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Henan, 1 case in Jiangsu, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 87 native circumstances (40 circumstances in Guangdong, 11 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 11 circumstances in Guangxi, 9 circumstances in Tianjin, 5 circumstances in Hubei, 4 circumstances in Shanxi, 4 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, and 1 case in Liaoning). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 114 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 61 imported circumstances and 53 native circumstances (25 circumstances in Guangdong, 21 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Shanghai, and 1 case in Sichuan); 1006 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (765 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 0:00, February 28, 2022, China recorded 8 high-risk areas (6 areas in Interior Mongolia, 1 space in Tianjin, and 1 space in Guangdong) and 193 medium-risk areas (106 areas in Interior Mongolia, 55 areas in Jiangsu, 14 areas in Sichuan, 6 areas in Guangdong, 5 areas in Hubei, 3 areas in Yunnan, 3 areas in Heilongjiang, and 1 are in Guangxi).
• February 27, 2022 – China reported 239 new confirmed circumstances, together with 127 imported circumstances (43 circumstances in Shanghai, 35 circumstances in Guangdong, 10 circumstances in Guangxi, 8 circumstances in Beijing, 6 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Jiangsu, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Jilin, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Shandong, and a couple of circumstances in Hubei) and 112 native circumstances (48 circumstances in Guangdong, 38 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 7 circumstances in Guangxi, 6 circumstances in Liaoning, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, and 1 case in Shanxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 100 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 78 imported circumstances and 22 native circumstances (9 circumstances in Yunnan, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Tianjin, and 1 case in Shanghai); 924 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (733 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 26, 2022 – China reported 249 new confirmed circumstances, together with 156 imported circumstances (59 circumstances in Guangdong, 55 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Guangxi, 6 circumstances in Tianjin, 6 circumstances in Fujian, 6 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Zhejiang, 4 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Chongqing, and 1 case in Gansu) and 93 native circumstances (32 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 30 circumstances in Guangdong, 10 circumstances in Liaoning, 9 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Jiangsu, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Fujian). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 118 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 88 imported circumstances and 30 native circumstances (17 circumstances in Yunnan, 9 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Shanghai); 880 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (709 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 25, 2022 – China reported 224 new confirmed circumstances, together with 142 imported circumstances (59 circumstances in Shanghai, 52 circumstances in Guangdong, 8 circumstances in Beijing, 7 circumstances in Sichuan, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Jilin, 2 circumstances in Jiangsu, 1 case in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Zhejiang, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Hubei) and 82 native circumstances (30 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 18 circumstances in Liaoning, 8  circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Shanxi, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Hubei, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Shandong). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 109 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 87 imported circumstances and 22 native circumstances (9 circumstances in Yunnan, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, and 1 case in Shanghai); 816 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (668 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 14:00, February 25, 2022, China recorded 4 high-risk areas (3 areas in Interior Mongolia, and 1 space in Liaoning) and 164 medium-risk areas (71 areas in Interior Mongolia, 56 areas in Jiangsu, 14 areas in Sichuan, 5 areas in Heilongjiang, 5 areas in Hubei, 4 areas in Guangdong, 4 areas in Guangxi, 4 areas in Yunnan, and 1 are in Liaoning).
• Beijing Winter Olympics: On the night of February 20, the twenty fourth Winter Olympic Video games in Beijing got here to a profitable conclusion. The Beijing Winter Olympics is the primary world sports activities occasion to be held as scheduled for the reason that outbreak of COVID-19, attracting almost 3,000 athletes from 91 nations and areas. By way of winter sports activities promotion, the Video games boosted the participation of 300 million Chinese language individuals in snow sports activities. It’s predicted that the dimensions of China’s winter sports activities market will attain RMB 150 billion by 2025. By way of epidemic prevention and management, the Winter Olympics adopted strict closed-loop administration measures and solely 0.01 p.c of contributors examined constructive throughout the full interval. By way of the surroundings, the hand-held torch for the Beijing Winter Olympics achieved zero carbon emissions for the Olympic Video games. The Beijing Winter Olympics used one hundred pc inexperienced electrical energy and new power automobiles accounted for 84.9 p.c of all automobiles, the very best in Winter Olympics historical past.
• China has enforced new guidelines on import and export meals security from January 1, 2022. The measures come at a time when China’s customs companies have already tightened scrutiny of imported meals merchandise throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. To know extra about China’s new necessities on meals import/export, learn our newest article on China Briefing: Understanding China’s New Guidelines on Import and Export Meals Security
• Suzhou Omicron Outbreak: A brand new omicron outbreak is spreading in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, an economically vital metropolis with a inhabitants of 12.75 million. On Monday, February 14, 2022, 12 new domestically transmitted circumstances have been found in Suzhou, together with 8 confirmed circumstances and 4 asymptomatic circumstances. Preliminary evaluation reveals that the virus that led to this outbreak is the Omicron mutant pressure. To comprise the unfold, Suzhou has shut down 15 freeway entrances and halted interprovincial bus strains. Suzhou has additionally suspended faculties and a part of the medical companies. On-line and offline pharmacies have been required to droop the sale of 4 classes of epidemic-related medicine, together with antipyretic, cough, antiviral, and antibacterial medicines. A lot of hospitals in Suzhou have halted outpatient and emergency medical companies ranging from Sunday night. Furthermore, the inter-province metro between Shanghai and Suzhou’s Kunshan has additionally been halted since February 14, 2022.
• Journey restrictions replace: Baise, a metropolis of three.5 million inhabitants close to the border with Vietnam in Guangxi province has been positioned underneath lockdown since 0:00 February 7, 2022, after 97 constructive circumstances of COVID-19 an infection have been found within the first spherical of mass nucleic acid testing. Through the lockdown, all residents have been requested to not go away their properties, apart from important events akin to buying vital client items and taking nucleic acid testing. Apart from supermarkets, farmers’ markets, hospitals, and pharmacies, all different companies have been closed. Colleges and coaching establishments have been closed and public transport has been suspended. The catering business is inspired to supply takeout supply companies. As Baise is without doubt one of the most vital aluminum bases in China, the lockdown of Baise is predicted to disrupt China’s aluminum provide chain for a minimum of two weeks, and even longer.
• Will China’s entry and exit insurance policies be relaxed in 2022? On January 27, Chen Jie, spokesman for the Nationwide Immigration Administration (NIA), responded to this query at an NIA press convention. In keeping with him, China will proceed to “strictly abide by epidemic prevention laws, and cut back non-emergency and non-essential cross-border motion of individuals”. Because the pandemic continues abroad and new strains are spreading at an accelerating tempo, China nonetheless faces a troublesome scenario in stopping imported circumstances. You will need to cherish the hard-won achievements in stopping and controlling the pandemic. Alternatively, Chen emphasised that the NIA has requested immigration authorities in any respect ranges to research every difficulty on a case-by-case foundation and keep away from rigidity and simplification in coverage implementation. On the similar time, China will proceed to supply comfort for foreigners in China in accordance with the legislation and take concrete actions to help world epidemic prevention and management and assist restore financial manufacturing.
• With the latest outbreak of COVID-19 all through China, employers is likely to be knowledgeable that their staff are required to do dwelling quarantine and thus can not come to work. To know the right way to take care of this problem, learn our newest article on China Briefing: Can Employers in China Unilaterally Request Workers to Use Paid Leaves throughout the Interval of COVID-19 Prevention and Management?
• Shanghai’s journey coverage throughout the Chinese language New 12 months interval: Between January 25, 2022 and March 31, 2022, all individuals arriving in or returning to Shanghai which have come from or handed by way of high-risk areas or areas which were positioned underneath lockdown might want to undergo 14 days of centralized quarantine for well being remark and take 4 COVID-19 nucleic acid assessments (on day 1, 4, 7 and 14); all individuals arriving in and returning to Shanghai which have come from or handed by way of medium-risk areas will likely be topic to 14 days of strict neighborhood well being monitoring and should take 2 COVID-19 nucleic acid assessments (on day 1 and 14). As well as, all these arriving in or returning to Shanghai from excessive or medium-risk areas in China ought to report back to their native committee and work unit (or resort)  inside 12 hours after their arrival.
• Beijing’s new journey coverage throughout the Chinese language New 12 months Interval: Through the interval between January 22, 2022 and March 31, 2022, individuals touring or returning to Beijing are required to carry detrimental nucleic acid take a look at certificates from the final 48 hours and present a inexperienced code within the “Beijing Jiankang Bao” app. Furthermore, individuals touring or returning to Beijing (apart from commuters) are required to take one other nucleic acid take a look at inside 72 hours of arrival in Beijing.
• February 24, 2022 – China reported 186 new confirmed circumstances, together with 101 imported circumstances (44 circumstances in Guangdong, 24 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Beijing, 6 circumstances in Fujian, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Hubei, 3 circumstances in Jilin, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Gansu, and 1 case in Tianjin) and 85 native circumstances (40 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 10 circumstances in Hubei, 8 circumstances in Liaoning, 8  circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Beijing, and a couple of circumstances in Shanxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 112 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 88 imported circumstances and 24 native circumstances (7 circumstances in Yunnan, 5 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 5 circumstances in Jiangsu, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Hebei, 1 case in Hubei, and 1 case in Guangdong); 774 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (633 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 23, 2022 – China reported 205 new confirmed circumstances, together with 115 imported circumstances (49 circumstances in Shanghai, 38 circumstances in Guangdong, 8 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Gansu, 1 case in Jiangsu, and 1 case in Zhejiang) and 90 native circumstances (47 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 10 circumstances in Beijing, 9 circumstances in Liaoning, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Hubei, 2 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Qingdao). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 67 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 51 imported circumstances and 16 native circumstances (5 circumstances in Hubei, 5 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Guangdong, and 1 case in Yunnan); 703 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (575 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of seven:00, February 23, 2022, China recorded 5 high-risk areas (3 areas in Interior Mongolia, 1 space in Liaoning, and 1 space in Guangxi) and 160 medium-risk areas (71 areas in Interior Mongolia, 56 areas in Jiangsu, 10 areas in Guangxi, 9 areas in Sichuan, 5 areas in Heilongjiang, 4 areas in Guangdong, 2 areas in Yunnan, 2 areas in Hubei, and 1 are in Liaoning).
• February 22, 2022 – China reported 138 new confirmed circumstances, together with 79 imported circumstances (32 circumstances in Shanghai, 22 circumstances in Guangdong, 10 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Gansu, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Anhui, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 59 native circumstances (20 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 12 circumstances in Jiangsu, 6 circumstances in Liaoning, 5 circumstances in Sichuan, 5 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Beijing underneath the close-loop administration within the Winter Olympics, 4 circumstances in Hubei, and three circumstances in Guangdong). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 46 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 40 imported circumstances and 6 native circumstances (2 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 2 circumstances in Jiangsu, and a couple of circumstances in Sichuan); 681 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (568 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 21, 2022 – China reported 144 new confirmed circumstances, together with 73 imported circumstances (27 circumstances in Shanghai, 20 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Beijing, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 5 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Jiangsu, 1 case in Chongqing, and 1  case in Gansu) and 71 native circumstances (32 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 11 circumstances in Jiangsu, 7 circumstances in Liaoning, 6 circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Shanxi, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, and a couple of circumstances in Heilongjiang). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 38 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 23 imported circumstances and 15 native circumstances (6 circumstances in Jiangsu, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 2 circumstances in Shanghai, 1 case in Guangdong, and 1 case in Yunnan); 686 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (572 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 8:00, February 21, 2022, China recorded 3 high-risk areas (1 space in Interior Mongolia, 1 space in Liaoning, and 1 space in Guangxi) and 101 medium-risk areas (53 areas in Jiangsu, 24 areas in Interior Mongolia, 10 areas in Guangxi, 5 areas in Sichuan, 3 areas in Heilongjiang, 3 areas in Guangdong, 2 areas in Yunnan, and 1 are in Liaoning).
• February 20, 2022 – China reported 195 new confirmed circumstances, together with 94 imported circumstances (32 circumstances in Guangdong, 23 circumstances in Shanghai, 13 circumstances in Jiangsu, 6 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Shandong, 3 circumstances in Gansu, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Liaoning, and 1 case in Hubei) and 101 native circumstances (65 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 16 circumstances in Jiangsu, 9 circumstances in Liaoning, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, and three circumstances in Yunnan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 39 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 35 imported circumstances and 4 native circumstances (2 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Interior Mongolia, and 1 case in Hainan); 687 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (582 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 19, 2022 – China reported 137 new confirmed circumstances, together with 57 imported circumstances (22 circumstances in Guangdong, 18 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Zhejiang, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 80 native circumstances (46 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 19 circumstances in Jiangsu, 8 circumstances in Liaoning, 3 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, and 1 case in Zhejiang). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 37 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 22 imported circumstances and 15 native circumstances (9 circumstances in Jiangsu, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, and a couple of circumstances in Heilongjiang); 694 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (592 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 18, 2022 – China reported 87 new confirmed circumstances, together with 47 imported circumstances (21 circumstances in Guangdong, 13 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Jilin, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 40 native circumstances (22 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 9 circumstances in Liaoning, 4 circumstances in Jiangsu, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, and 1 case in Yunnan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 45 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 25 imported circumstances and 20 native circumstances (12 circumstances in Jiangsu, 7 circumstances in Yunnan, and 1 case in Guangdong); 706 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (605 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 9:00, February 18, 2022, China recorded 2 high-risk areas (1 space in Liaoning and 1 space in Guangxi) and 59 medium-risk areas (32 areas in Jiangsu, 7 areas in Interior Mongolia, 10 areas in Guangxi, 5 areas in Heilongjiang, 3 areas in Guangdong, 1 space in Yunnan, and 1 are in Liaoning).
• February 17, 2022 – China reported 92 new confirmed circumstances, together with 57 imported circumstances (22 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Shanghai, 9 circumstances in Shandong, 4 circumstances in Zhejiang, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Jilin, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 35 native circumstances (16 circumstances in Jiangsu, 7 circumstances in Liaoning, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 1 case in Guangxi, and 1 case in Yunnan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 32 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 21 imported circumstances and 11 native circumstances (7 circumstances in Jiangsu, 2 circumstances in Guangdong, and a couple of circumstances in Yunnan); 721 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (636 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 17:00, February 17, 2022, China recorded 2 high-risk areas (1 space in Liaoning and 1 space in Guangxi) and 55 medium-risk areas (29 areas in Jiangsu, 10 areas in Guangxi, 5 areas in Heilongjiang, 5 areas in Guangdong, 4 areas in Interior Mongolia,1 are in Liaoning, and 1 space in Yunnan).
• February 16, 2022 – China reported 102 new confirmed circumstances, together with 56 imported circumstances (24 circumstances in Guangdong, 13 circumstances in Shanghai, 6 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Shandong, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Liaoning, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 46 native circumstances (19 circumstances in Jiangsu,15 circumstances in Liaoning, 7 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 3 circumstances in Guangdong, and a couple of circumstances in Guangxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 28 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 23 imported circumstances and 5 native circumstances (3 circumstances in Jiangsu, 1 case in Guangdong, and 1 case in Yunnan); 751 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (674 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of seven:00, February 16, 2022, China recorded 2 high-risk areas (1 space in Liaoning and 1 space in Guangxi) and 30 medium-risk areas (14 areas in Jiangsu, 5 areas in Heilongjiang, 5 areas in Guangdong, 3 areas in Guangxi, 1 space in Tianjin, 1 are in Liaoning, and 1 space in Interior Mongolia).
• February 15, 2022 – China reported 80 new confirmed circumstances, together with 40 imported circumstances (16 circumstances in Guangdong, 8 circumstances in Fujian, 6 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Jiangsu, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 40 native circumstances (29 circumstances in Liaoning, 8 circumstances in Jiangsu,  2 circumstances in Guangdong, and 1 case in Guangxi). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 44 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 37 imported circumstances and seven native circumstances (4 circumstances in Jiangsu and three circumstances in Yunnan); 791 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (714 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 9:00, February 15, 2022, China recorded 2 high-risk areas (1 space in Liaoning and 1 space in Guangxi) and 22 medium-risk areas (6 areas in Jiangsu, 5 areas in Heilongjiang, 4 areas in Guangdong, 3 areas in Guangxi, 2 areas in Tianjin, 1 space in Beijing, 1 are in Liaoning).
• February 14, 2022 – China reported 84 new confirmed circumstances, together with 58 imported circumstances (27 circumstances in Guangdong, 14 circumstances in Shandong, 8 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 26 native circumstances (18 circumstances in Liaoning, 6 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Guangdong, and 1 case in Yunnan). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 39 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 31 imported circumstances and eight native circumstances (6 circumstances in  Yunnan, 1 case in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Guangdong); 801 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (727 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 10:00, February 14, 2022, China recorded 2 high-risk areas (1 space in Liaoning and 1 space in Guangxi) and 37 medium-risk areas (24 areas in Heilongjiang, 5 areas in Guangdong, 3 areas in Beijing, 2 areas in Tianjin, 1 space in Hebei, 1 are in Liaoning, and 1 space in Guangxi).
• February 13, 2022 – China reported 67 new confirmed circumstances, together with 39 imported circumstances (19 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 1 case in Zhejiang, 1 case in Fujian, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 28 native circumstances (13 circumstances in Guangxi, 11 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Tianjin, and 1 case in Guangdong). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 34 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 33 imported circumstances and 1 native case (in Yunnan); 804 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (733 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 12, 2022 – China reported 99 new confirmed circumstances, together with 59 imported circumstances (24 circumstances in Guangdong, 14 circumstances in Fujian, 7 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Tianjin, and 1 case in Heilongjiang) and 40 native circumstances (30 circumstances in Guangxi and 10 circumstances in Liaoning). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 41 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, all of which have been imported from overseas; 823 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (741 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 11, 2022 – China reported 101 new confirmed circumstances, together with 45 imported circumstances (15 circumstances in Guangdong, 12 circumstances in Shanghai, 10 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 56 native circumstances (33 circumstances in Guangxi, 22 circumstances in Liaoning, and 1 case in Guizhou). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 66 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 61 imported circumstances and 5 native circumstances (i2 circumstances in  Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Heilongjiang, and 1 case in Jiangsu); 832 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (746 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of seven:00, February 11, 2022, China recorded 5 high-risk areas (2 areas in Tianjin, 1 space in Beijing, 1 space in Liaoning, and 1 space in Guangxi) and 52 medium-risk areas (24 areas in Heilongjiang, 12 areas in Zhejiang, 5 areas in Tianjin, 5 areas in Guangdong, 3 areas in Beijing, 1 space in Hebei, 1 are in Liaoning, and 1 space in Guangxi).
• February 10, 2022 – China reported 29 new confirmed circumstances, together with 22 imported circumstances (9 circumstances in Guangdong, 8 circumstances in Shanghai, 2 circumstances in Jilin, 1 case in Zhejiang, 1 case in Fujian, and 1 case in Guangxi) and seven native circumstances (all in Baise, Guangxi Province). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 28 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 27 imported circumstances and 1 native case (in Shenyang, Liaoning Province); 824 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (739 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 15:00, February 10, 2022, China recorded 5 high-risk areas (2 areas in Beijing, 2 areas in Tianjin, and 1 space in Guangxi) and 53 medium-risk areas (24 areas in Heilongjiang, 13 areas in Zhejiang, 5 areas in Tianjin, 5 areas in Guangdong, 4 areas in Beijing, 1 space in Hebei, and 1 space in Guangxi).
• February 9, 2022 – China reported 110 new confirmed circumstances, together with 37 imported circumstances (18 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Tianjin, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 73 native circumstances (72 circumstances in Guangxi and 1 case in Liaoning). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 24 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 23 imported circumstances and 1 native case (in Heihe Metropolis, Heilongjiang Province); 837 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (745 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 10:00, February 9, 2022, China recorded 5 high-risk areas (2 areas in Beijing, 2 areas in Tianjin, and 1 space in Guangxi) and 53 medium-risk areas (24 areas in Heilongjiang, 13 areas in Zhejiang, 5 areas in Tianjin, 5 areas in Guangdong, 4 areas in Beijing, 1 space in Hebei, and 1 space in Guangxi).
• February 8, 2022 – China reported 105 new confirmed circumstances, together with 40 imported circumstances (18 circumstances in Guangdong, 15 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Guangxi) and 65 native circumstances (64 circumstances in Guangxi and 1 case in Tianjin). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 46 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 42 imported circumstances and 4 native circumstances (2 circumstances in Heilongjiang and a couple of circumstances in Guangxi); 872 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (766 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 7, 2022 – China reported 79 new confirmed circumstances, together with 34 imported circumstances (21 circumstances in Guangdong, 8 circumstances in Shanghai, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Zhejiang, 1 case in Fujian, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Guangxi) and 45 native circumstances (37 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Beijing, and 1 case in Tianjin). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 51 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 41 imported circumstances and 10 native circumstances (5 circumstances in Heilongjiang and 5 circumstances in Guangxi); 876 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (764 circumstances imported from overseas).
• As of 12:00, February 7, 2022, China recorded 7 high-risk areas (3 areas in Beijing, 2 areas in Tianjin, 1 space in Zhejiang, and 1 space in Guangxi) and 56 medium-risk areas (23 areas in Heilongjiang, 12 areas in Zhejiang, 5 areas in Beijing, 5 areas in Tianjin, 5 areas in Guangdong, 2 areas in Hebei, 2 areas in Xinjiang,1 space in Guangxi, and 1 space in Yunnan).
• February 6, 2022 – China reported 43 new confirmed circumstances, together with 30 imported circumstances (12 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang,1 case in Jiangsu,1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Guangxi) and 13 native circumstances (6 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Hebei, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Hunan, and 1 case in Guangdong). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 40 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, all of which have been imported; 855 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (747 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 5, 2022 – China reported 27 new confirmed circumstances, together with 18 imported circumstances (7 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Henan, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, and 1 case in Tianjin) and 9 native circumstances (6 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, and 1 case in Beijing). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 60 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, all of which have been imported; 887 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (778 circumstances imported from overseas).
• Spring Competition Journey Rush: Through the Chinese language New 12 months Interval, about 130 million passengers make journeys on public transportation, up 31.7 p.c 12 months on 12 months. This can be a good rebound from 2021, however remains to be 69.2 p.c decrease as in comparison with 2019 journey numbers.
• February 4, 2022 – China reported 29 new confirmed circumstances. 17 have been imported circumstances (8 circumstances in Guangdong, 7 circumstances in Shanghai, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Fujian). 12 native circumstances have been reported (5 circumstances in Guangdong, together with 4 circumstances in Shenzhen and 1 case in Huizhou; 4 circumstances in Tianjin, all in Hebei District; 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, all in Hangzhou; 1 case in Beijing, in Chaoyang District). No new deaths have been reported. 4 new suspected circumstances have been added, all imported from overseas (all in Shanghai). There have been 52 new asymptomatic infections, together with 51 imported circumstances and 1 native case (in Yunfu Metropolis, Guangdong); 869 circumstances of asymptomatic infections have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (754 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 3, 2022 – China reported 39 new confirmed circumstances. Amongst them, 18 have been imported circumstances (9 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Yunnan). One imported case transformed from asymptomatic an infection to a confirmed case (in Henan). There have been 21 native circumstances (9 circumstances in Tianjin, together with 3 circumstances in Hebei District, 2 circumstances in Hedong District, 2 circumstances in Hongqiao District, and a couple of circumstances in Binhai New District; 9 circumstances in Guangdong, together with 4 circumstances in Shenzhen, 4 circumstances in Yunfu, and 1 case in Huizhou; 2 circumstances in Beijing, together with 1 case in Fengtai District and 1 case in Daxing District; and 1 case in Zhejiang, in Hangzhou Metropolis). Amongst native infections, 3 circumstances of asymptomatic an infection transformed to confirmed circumstances (all in Guangdong). There have been 96 new asymptomatic infections, together with 95 imported circumstances and 1 native case (in Shenzhen, Guangdong); 855 circumstances of asymptomatic infections nonetheless underneath medical remark (740 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 2, 2022 – China reported 63 new confirmed circumstances. Amongst them, 27 have been imported circumstances (18 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Jilin, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Guangxi). 2 circumstances had transformed from asymptomatic infections to confirmed circumstances (1 case in Beijing and 1 case in Guangdong). There have been 36 native circumstances recorded (15 circumstances in Zhejiang, all in Hangzhou; 12 circumstances in Tianjin, together with 6 circumstances in Hebei District, 4 circumstances in Binhai New Space, and a couple of circumstances in Hedong District; 6 circumstances in Guangdong, together with 2 circumstances in Shenzhen, 1 case in Huizhou, 1 case in Meizhou Metropolis, 1 case in Heyuan Metropolis, and 1 case in Yunfu Metropolis; 2 circumstances in Beijing, each in Fengtai District; and 1 case in Hebei, in Hengshui Metropolis). There have been 28 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 24 imported circumstances and 4 native circumstances (all in Guangdong, together with 3 circumstances in Yunfu Metropolis and 1 case in Shenzhen); 810 circumstances of asymptomatic an infection have been nonetheless underneath medical remark (688 circumstances imported from overseas).
• February 1, 2022 – China reported 66 new confirmed circumstances. Amongst them, 39 have been imported circumstances (18 circumstances in Shanghai, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, and 1 case in Henan). 5 circumstances have been transformed from asymptomatic infections to confirmed circumstances (2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Guangdong, and 1 case in Henan). There have been 27 native circumstances (13 circumstances in Zhejiang, all in Hangzhou; 7 circumstances in Tianjin, together with 4 circumstances in Hebei District, 2 circumstances in Hongqiao District, and 1 case in Jinnan District; 4 circumstances in Hebei Province, in Hengshui Metropolis; 2 circumstances in Beijing, together with 1 case in Chaoyang District and 1 case in Fengtai District; and 1 case in Guangdong, in Shenzhen). No new deaths have been reported. There have been 32 new circumstances of asymptomatic infections, together with 31 imported circumstances and 1 native case (in Fengtai District, Beijing); 814 circumstances of asymptomatic infections are nonetheless underneath medical remark (693 circumstances imported from overseas).
• January 31, 2022 – China begins its vacation week for the 2022 Lunar New 12 months/ Spring Competition. From 0 to 24:00 on January 30, 2022, China reported 58 new confirmed circumstances. Amongst them, 18 have been imported circumstances (10 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, and 1 case in Fujian). There have been 40 native circumstances (24 circumstances in Zhejiang – all circumstances in Hangzhou Metropolis; 11 circumstances in Tianjin, together with 8 circumstances in Hebei District and three circumstances in Binhai New Space; 3 circumstances in Beijing, together with 2 circumstances in Fengtai District and 1 case in Chaoyang District; 1 case in Heilongjiang, in Mudanjiang; and 1 case in Henan, in Ruzhou).
• The 2022 Chinese language New 12 months / Spring Competition is developing. To learn the way companies in China can put together throughout this era and key dates to maintain observe of across the Spring Competition, learn our newest article on China Briefing: 2022 Chinese language New 12 months: How Overseas Companies Ought to Put together within the COVID Context
• January 28, 2022 – China reported 64 new confirmed circumstances, together with 25 imported circumstances (7 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 1 case in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Guangxi) and 39 native circumstances (16 circumstances in Zhejiang, 9 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 8 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 1 case in Guizhou, and 1 case within the Corps). There have been 54 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 42 imported circumstances and 12 native circumstances (9 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Hubei, and 1 case within the Corps). As of seven:00, January 28, 2022, China recorded 13 high-risk areas (11 circumstances in Tianjin, 1 space in Henan, and 1 space in Beijing) and 39 medium-risk areas (12 areas in Tianjin, 7 areas in Beijing, 6 areas in Heilongjiang, 5 areas in Xinjiang, 5 areas in Henan, 1 space in Zhejiang, 1 space in Shanghai, 1 space in Hebei, and 1 space in Yunnan).
• January 27, 2022 – China reported 63 new confirmed circumstances, together with 38 imported circumstances (20 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Yunnan, 4 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Henan, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Jilin, 1 case in Guangxi, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 25 native circumstances (6 circumstances in Zhejiang, 5 circumstances in Beijing, 5 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 4 circumstances in Hebei, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Shanghai, 1 case in Henan, 1 case in Xinjiang, and 1 case within the Corps). There have been 55 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 38 imported circumstances and 17 native circumstances (11 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 3 circumstances in Xinjiang, 2 circumstances within the Corps, and 1 case in Jiangxi).
• As of 9:00, January 27, 2022, China recorded 12 high-risk areas (10 circumstances in Tianjin, 1 space in Henan, and 1 space in Beijing) and 41 medium-risk areas (12 areas in Tianjin, 6 areas in Beijing, 6 areas in Heilongjiang, 5 areas in Xinjiang, 5 areas in Henan, 3 areas in Guangdong,1 space in Zhejiang, 1 space in Shanghai, 1 space in Hebei, and 1 space in Yunnan).
• January 26, 2022 – China reported 44 new confirmed circumstances, together with 20 imported circumstances (10 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Chongqing) and 24 native circumstances (14 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 2 circumstances in Xinjiang, 1 case in Hebei, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Guangdong). There have been 64 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 44 imported circumstances and 20 native circumstances (9 circumstances in Heilongjiang, 6 circumstances in Xinjiang, and 5 circumstances in Beijing).
• As of 12:00, January 26, 2022, China recorded 12 high-risk areas (10 circumstances in Tianjin, 1 space in Henan, and 1 space in Beijing) and 44 medium-risk areas (16 areas in Tianjin, 10 areas in Henan, 4 areas in Guangdong, 6 areas in Beijing, 5 areas in Xinjiang, 2 areas in Shanghai, and 1 space in Yunnan).
• January 25, 2022 – China reported 45 new confirmed circumstances, together with 27 imported circumstances (10 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang, and a couple of circumstances in Guangdong) and 18 native circumstances (6 circumstances in Xinjiang, 5 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Henan, 2 circumstances in Hebei, 1 case in Tianjin, and 1 case in Shanghai). There have been 43 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 25 imported circumstances and 18 native circumstances (16 circumstances in Xinjiang, 1 case in Beijing, and 1 case in Liaoning).
• As of 0:00, January 25, 2022, China recorded 15 high-risk areas (12 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 areas in Henan, and 1 space in Beijing) and 48 medium-risk areas (26 areas in Tianjin, 10 areas in Henan, 6 areas in Guangdong, 4 areas in Beijing, and a couple of areas in Shanghai).
• January 24, 2022 – China reported 57 new confirmed circumstances, together with 39 imported circumstances (22 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Beijing, and 1 case in Guangxi) and 18 native circumstances (6 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Hebei, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Shanxi, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Guangdong). There have been 27 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 22 imported circumstances and 5 native circumstances (2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Xinjiang, and 1 case in Shandong).
• As of 8:00, January 24, 2022, China recorded 18 high-risk areas (12 circumstances in Tianjin, 5 areas in Henan, and 1 space in Beijing) and 59 medium-risk areas (26 areas in Tianjin, 24 areas in Henan, 6 areas in Guangdong, 2 areas in Beijing, and 1 space in Shanghai).
• January 23, 2022 – China reported 56 new confirmed circumstances, together with 37 imported circumstances (13 circumstances in Shanghai, 6 circumstances in Zhejiang, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Shandong, 1 case in Fujian, and 1 case in Guangxi) and 43 native circumstances (24 circumstances in Henan, 14 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Beijing, and a couple of circumstances in Guangdong). There have been 34 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 27 imported circumstances and seven native circumstances (4 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, and 1 case in Guangdong).
• January 22, 2022 – China reported 63 new confirmed circumstances, together with 40 imported circumstances (22 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 23 native circumstances (10 circumstances in Beijing, 6 circumstances in Tianjin, 4 circumstances in Henan, and three circumstances in Guangdong). There have been 43 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 37 imported circumstances and 6 native circumstances (all in Beijing).
• January 21, 2022 – China reported 73 new confirmed circumstances, together with 50 imported circumstances (28 circumstances in Shanghai, 10 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Guangxi) and 23 native circumstances (8 circumstances in Tianjin, 5 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Henan, and three circumstances in Shaanxi). There have been 31 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 29 imported circumstances and a couple of native circumstances (all in Yunnan).
• Ningbo Port replace: The COVID-19 containment measures applied in Ningbo Port have been formally lifted on January 14, 2022, 14 days after the measures have been first launched on January 1, 2022. Though Ningbo Port wasn’t fully shut down this time, the COVID-19 containment measures affected productiveness inside the corresponding space, including to nervousness over the worldwide provide chain disruption. The relief of the lockdown measures in Ningbo Port is nice information for logistics and buying and selling firms, giving them an opportunity to speed up the shipments earlier than the Chinese language New 12 months. Nevertheless, in response to analysts, whether or not world port congestion might be alleviated relies upon in the end on the scenario of European and American ports and the general market.
• Within the press convention held on January 15, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated that as of January 14, 2022, 1.220584 billion individuals had been totally vaccinated in China, overlaying 86.58 p.c of the inhabitants. 1.263691 billion individuals have obtained a minimum of one jab of the vaccine, overlaying 89.63 p.c of the inhabitants. In keeping with the NHC, the Omicron outbreak in Tianjin has unfold to Anyang (Henan Province) and Dalian (Liaoning Province), however the threat of spillover is lowering as the individuals found to have COVID-19 up to now three days have already gone into quarantine. The variety of newly confirmed circumstances in Zhengzhou(Henan Province) and Xuchang (Henan Province) retains lowering, displaying that the outbreaks in these two cities are getting higher. The outbreaks in Shanghai, Zhuhai (Guangdong Province), Zhongshan (Guangdong Province), and Hangzhou (Zhejiang Province) are all at a really early stage and have to be monitored carefully.
• Shanghai reported two new domestically transmitted COVID-19 circumstances and three asymptomatic circumstances on January 13, 2021. This spherical of outbreaks was began by an imported asymptomatic case reported on January 11, 2021. The office of the people with the confirmed circumstances, which is alleged to be a milk tea store, has been designated as a medium-risk space for COVID-19. This is likely to be the smallest medium-risk space in China, indicating the precision of Shanghai’s COVID-19 containment measures. As a result of sharp enhance of imported COVID-19 circumstances, most flights from america to Shanghai have been suspended.
• January 20, 2022 – China reported 66 new confirmed circumstances, together with 23 imported circumstances (14 circumstances in Shanghai, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, and 1 case in Beijing) and 43 native circumstances (24 circumstances in Henan, 14 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Beijing, and a couple of circumstances in Guangdong). There have been 28 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 26 imported circumstances and a couple of native circumstances (all in Guangdong).
• As of 11:00, January 20, 2022, China recorded 18 high-risk areas (12 circumstances in Tianjin, 5 areas in Henan, and 1 space in Shaanxi) and 80 medium-risk areas (38 areas in Henan, 26 areas in Tianjin, 8 areas in Guangdong, 5 areas in Shaanxi, 2 areas in Zhejiang, and 1 space in Shanghai).
• January 19, 2022 – China reported 87 new confirmed circumstances, together with 32 imported circumstances (15 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Beijing, 4 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Guangdong, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Fujian, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 55 native circumstances (33 circumstances in Henan, 14 circumstances in Tianjin, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, and 1 case in Beijing). There have been 37 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 35 imported circumstances and a couple of native circumstances (1 case in Beijing and 1 case in Guangdong).
• As of 0:00, January 19, 2022, China recorded 27 high-risk areas (14 circumstances in Henan, 12 circumstances in Tianjin, and 1 space in Shaanxi) and 64 medium-risk areas (26 areas in Tianjin, 21 areas in Henan, 8 areas in Guangdong, 6 areas in Shaanxi, 2 areas in Zhejiang, and 1 space in Shanghai).
• January 18, 2022 – China reported 171 new confirmed circumstances, together with 44 imported circumstances (17 circumstances in Shanghai, 13 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Yunnan, 3 circumstances in Beijing, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Fujian, 1 case in Hunan, and 1 case in Guangxi) and 127 native circumstances (102 circumstances in Henan, 18 circumstances in Tianjin, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 1 case in Beijing, and 1 case in Shaanxi). There have been 33 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 32 imported circumstances and 1 native case (in Dalian, Liaoning Province).
• As of 18:00, January 17, 2022, China recorded 20 high-risk areas (14 circumstances in Henan, 5 circumstances in Tianjin, and 1 space in Shaanxi) and 57 medium-risk areas (21 areas in Henan,16 areas in Tianjin, 9 areas in Shaanxi, 8 areas in Guangdong, 2 areas in Zhejiang, and 1 space in Shanghai).
• January 17, 2022 – China reported 223 new confirmed circumstances, together with 60 imported circumstances (35 circumstances in Shanghai, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Fujian, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Henan) and 163 native circumstances (80 circumstances in Tianjin, 68 circumstances in Henan, 9 circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Shaanxi, and 1 case in Guangxi). There have been 28 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, all of which have been imported.
• As of 15:00, January 16, 2022, China recorded 20 high-risk areas (14 circumstances in Henan, 5 circumstances in Tianjin, and 1 space in Shaanxi) and 67 medium-risk areas (23 areas in Henan, 17 areas in Shaanxi, 16 areas in Tianjin, 8 areas in Guangdong, 2 areas in Zhejiang, and 1 space in Shanghai).
• January 16, 2022 – China reported 119 new confirmed circumstances, together with 54 imported circumstances (24 circumstances in Shanghai, 14 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Tianjin, and 1 case in Fujian) and 65 native circumstances (33 circumstances in Tianjin, 29 circumstances in Henan, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Guangdong, and 1 case in Shaanxi). There have been 52 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 47 imported circumstances and 5 native circumstances (3 circumstances in Shanghai, 1 case in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Guangdong).
• January 15, 2022 – China reported 165 new confirmed circumstances, together with 61 imported circumstances (43 circumstances in Shanghai, 5 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Shandong, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, and 1 case in Liaoning) and 104 native circumstances (52 circumstances in Henan, 39 circumstances in Tianjin, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Shaanxi, and 1 case in Zhejiang). There have been 25 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 23 imported circumstances and a couple of native circumstances (all in Guangdong).
• January 14, 2022 – China reported 201 new confirmed circumstances, together with 58 imported circumstances (30 circumstances in Shanghai, 9 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Liaoning, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, and 1 case in Beijing) and 143 native circumstances (98 circumstances in Henan, 34 circumstances in Tianjin, 8 circumstances in Shaanxi, 2 circumstances in Shanghai, and 1 case in Guangdong). There have been 42 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 38 imported circumstances and 4 native circumstances (3 circumstances in Shanghai and 1 case in Tianjin).
• As of 0:00, January 14, 2022, China recorded 19 high-risk areas (14 circumstances in Henan, 3 areas in Shaanxi, and a couple of circumstances in Tianjin) and 58 medium-risk areas (23 areas in Shaanxi, 21 areas in Henan, 5 areas in Tianjin, 4 areas in Zhejiang, 4 areas in Guangdong, and 1 space in Shanghai).
• Ningbo Port replace: A number of COVID-19 containment measures are in place in Ningbo Port for the reason that first confirmed COVID-19 case was recorded in Beilun District (Ningbo Metropolis) on January 1, 2022. The containment measures embody closed administration of the Port, restrictions on truck motion, and shutting off key site visitors strains positioned within the closed-off space. In keeping with official media, Beilun District has over 20,000 container vehicles, however solely round 7,600 of them have obtained the site visitors cross as of January 3, 2022 – 38 p.c of whole vehicles. Additionally, this particular cross is barely used for point-to-point linear transportation on the ports and highways of Beilun District and can’t be used for transportation enterprise in different areas, akin to selecting up empty containers at container yards. Even with the cross, when the drivers of the container vehicles go away Beilun, they could face the “14+7” administration, which suggests 14 days of closed administration operation plus 7 days of dwelling well being monitoring. All these will have an effect on the logistics productiveness of the Ningbo Port, which may trigger or have already brought about delays in shipments. As one of many world’s most vital ports, any curbs at Ningbo Port might stress the worldwide provide chain, which remains to be affected by logjams brought on by the pandemic. Nonetheless, analysts suppose it unlikely that Ningbo Port will likely be fully shut, because it occurred in August 2021. The federal government is conscious of the significance of Ningbo Port within the world provide chain and has step by step issued improved measures to make sure the graceful operation of the Port.
• Within the press convention held on January 8, 2022, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated that as of January 7, 2022, 1.215878 billion individuals have been totally vaccinated in China, overlaying 86.25 p.c of the inhabitants. 1.262264 billion individuals have been administered a minimum of one jab of the vaccine, overlaying 89.54 p.c of the inhabitants. Over 472 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to youngsters aged 3-17.
• In keeping with the NHC, the variety of circumstances in Xi’an Metropolis, Shaanxi Province is declining, indicating that the present COVID-19 prevention and management measures are primarily efficient. As of 8:00 am, January 8, 2022, there have been in whole 1,992 confirmed circumstances reported on this spherical of outbreak in Xi’an, 47 of which have severe signs, accounting for two.36 p.c of the full circumstances. The outbreak in Henan Province remains to be creating, with 175 confirmed circumstances reported up to now few days. Solely sporadic circumstances have been present in Pudong New District of Shanghai, Jinhua Metropolis of Zhejiang, and Zhoukou Metropolis of Henan, no unfold has been reported. There have been two new circumstances reported in Shenzhen, brought on by a brand new imported supply in response to the sequencing outcomes.
• The NHC additionally promised that particular remedies will likely be given to wanted teams, together with individuals who have extreme ailments, pregnant, newborns, hemodialysis sufferers, tumor sufferers with radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and any others who want common medical therapy and follow-up. That is believed to reply to the latest improper administration of comparable circumstances that occurred in Xi’an.
• January 13, 2022 – China reported 190 new confirmed circumstances, together with 66 imported circumstances (31 circumstances in Shanghai, 17 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Tianjin, 5 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, and 1 case in Beijing) and 124 native circumstances (76 circumstances in Henan, 41 circumstances in Tianjin, 6 circumstances in Shaanxi, and 1 case in Guangdong); 31 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 22 imported circumstances and 9 native circumstances (5 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 1 case in Shenzhen, and 1 case in Yunnan).
• As of 0:00, January 13, 2022, China recorded 20 high-risk areas (14 circumstances in Henan, 3 areas in Shaanxi, and three circumstances in Tianjin) and 66 medium-risk areas (37 areas in Shaanxi, 18 areas in Henan, 5 circumstances in Tianjin, 4 areas in Zhejiang, and a couple of areas in Guangdong).
• January 12, 2022 – China reported 221 new confirmed circumstances, together with 55 imported circumstances (20 circumstances in Shanghai, 20 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Jiangsu, 1 case in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 166 native circumstances (118 circumstances in Henan, 33 circumstances in Tianjin, 8 circumstances in Shaanxi, and seven circumstances in Guangdong); 32 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 28 imported circumstances and 4 native circumstances (3 circumstances in Tianjin and 1 case in Shenzhen).
• As of 15:00, January 12, 2022, China recorded 20 high-risk areas (14 circumstances in Henan, 3 areas in Shaanxi, and three circumstances in Tianjin) and 74 medium-risk areas (45 areas in Shaanxi, 18 areas in Henan, 5 areas in Tianjin, 4 areas in Zhejiang, and a couple of areas in Guangdong).
• January 11, 2022 – China reported 192 new confirmed circumstances, together with 82 imported circumstances (27 circumstances in Shanghai, 18 circumstances in Guangdong, 10 circumstances in Fujian, 8 circumstances in Tianjin, 7 circumstances in Zhejiang, 5 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Jiangsu, and 1 case in Henan) and 110 native circumstances (87 circumstances in Henan, 13 circumstances in Shaanxi, and 10 circumstances in Tianjin); 50 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 39 imported circumstances and 11 native circumstances (all in Tianjin).
• As of 8:00, January 11, 2022, China recorded 18 high-risk areas (14 circumstances in Henan, 3 areas in Shaanxi, and 1 case in Tianjin) and 85 medium-risk areas (58 areas in Shaanxi, 14 areas in Henan, 6 areas in Tianjin, 4 areas in Zhejiang, and a couple of areas in Guangdong).
• January 10, 2022 – China reported 157 new confirmed circumstances, together with 60 imported circumstances (26 circumstances in Shanghai, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Yunnan, 5 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 1 case in Henan, 1 case in Hunan, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 97 native circumstances (60 circumstances in Henan, 21 circumstances in Tianjin, 15 circumstances in Shaanxi, and 1 case in Guangdong); 42 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 40 imported circumstances and a couple of native circumstances (all in Tianjin).
• As of 8:00, January 10, 2022, China recorded 18 high-risk areas (14 circumstances in Henan, 3 areas in Shaanxi, and 1 case in Tianjin) and 84 medium-risk areas (56 areas in Shaanxi, 17 areas in Henan, 6 areas in Tianjin, 4 areas in Zhejiang, and a couple of areas in Guangdong).
• January 9, 2022 – China reported 165 new confirmed circumstances, together with 73 imported circumstances (30 circumstances in Shanghai, 9 circumstances in Fujian, 8 circumstances in Guangdong, 8 circumstances in Sichuan, 7 circumstances in Zhejiang, 3 circumstances in Henan, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 92 native circumstances (56 circumstances in Henan,30 circumstances in Shaanxi, 3 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Guangdong); 46 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, all of which have been imported.
• January 8, 2022 – China reported 159 new confirmed circumstances, together with 64 imported circumstances (32 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 6 circumstances in Tianjin, 6 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 3 circumstances in Hunan, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 95 native circumstances (46 circumstances in Shaanxi, 43 circumstances in Henan, 4 circumstances in Zhejiang, and a couple of circumstances in Guangdong); 52 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 46 imported circumstances and 6 native circumstances (5 circumstances in Shanghai and 1 case in Henan).
• January 7, 2022 – China reported 174 new confirmed circumstances, together with 58 imported circumstances (24 circumstances in Shanghai, 9 circumstances in Tianjin, 9 circumstances in Guangdong, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Liaoning, 2 circumstances in Henan, 2 circumstances in Hunan, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Zhejiang, 1 case in Fujian, 1 case in Hubei, 1 case in Guangdong, and 1 case in Sichuan) and 116 native circumstances (57 circumstances in Shaanxi, 56 circumstances in Henan, and three circumstances in Zhejiang); 45 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 42 imported circumstances and three native circumstances (all in Shanghai).
• As of 10:00, January 7, 2022, China recorded 16 high-risk areas (12 circumstances in Henan, 3 areas in Shaanxi, and 1 case in Guangxi) and 81 medium-risk areas (68 areas in Shaanxi, 9 areas in Henan, and 4 areas in Zhejiang).
• January 6, 2022 – China reported 189 new confirmed circumstances, together with 57 imported circumstances (20 circumstances in Shanghai, 10 circumstances in Guangdong, 7 circumstances in Zhejiang, 6 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Guangxi, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Jilin, 1 case in Jiangsu, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Henan) and 132 native circumstances (64 circumstances in Henan, 63 circumstances in Shaanxi, and 5 circumstances in Zhejiang); 45 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 35 imported circumstances and 10 native circumstances (9 circumstances in Henan and 1 case in Zhejiang).
• As of 0:00, January 6, 2022, China recorded 6 high-risk areas (3 areas in Shaanxi, 2 circumstances in Henan, and 1 case in Guangxi) and 82 medium-risk areas (71 areas in Shaanxi, 10 areas in Henan, 2 areas in Zhejiang, and 1 space in Yunnan).
• January 5, 2022 – China reported 91 new confirmed circumstances, together with 50 imported circumstances (17 circumstances in Shanghai, 9 circumstances in Guangxi, 7 circumstances in Fujian, 7 circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Hubei, 1 case in Beijing, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Shaanxi) and 41 native circumstances (35 circumstances in Shaanxi, 4 circumstances in Henan, and a couple of circumstances in Zhejiang); 71 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 49 imported circumstances and 22 native circumstances (18 circumstances in Henan and 4 circumstances in Shanghai).
• As of 0:00, January 5, 2022, China recorded 6 high-risk areas (3 areas in Shaanxi, 2 circumstances in Henan, and 1 case in Guangxi) and 82 medium-risk areas (71 areas in Shaanxi, 8 areas in Henan, 2 areas in Zhejiang, and 1 space in Yunnan).
• January 4, 2022 – China reported 175 new confirmed circumstances, together with 67 imported circumstances (29 circumstances in Shanghai,13 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 3 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Tianjin, 1 case in Jiangsu, 1 case in Zhejiang, 1 case in Shandong, 1 case in Henan, and 1 case in Hunan) and 108 native circumstances (95 circumstances in Shaanxi, 8 circumstances in Zhejiang, and 5 circumstances in Henan); 54 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 33 imported circumstances and 21 native circumstances (19 circumstances in Henan and a couple of circumstances in Shanghai).
• Complete vaccine dose administered: 2.855 billion (as of January 3, 2022).
• As of 13:00, January 3, 2022, China recorded 4 high-risk areas (1 space in Guangxi and three areas in Shaanxi) and 82 medium-risk areas (72 areas in Shaanxi, 5 areas in Henan, 2 areas in Zhejiang, 1 space in Guangdong, 1 space in Guangxi, and 1 space in Yunnan).
• January 3, 2022 – China reported 161 new confirmed circumstances, together with 60 imported circumstances (26 circumstances in Shanghai, 7 circumstances in Guangxi, 6 circumstances in Guangdong, 5 circumstances in Interior Mongolia, 4 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Tianjin, 2 circumstances in Fujian, 2 circumstances in Henan, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Zhejiang, 1 case in Shandong, 1 case in Sichuan, and 1 case in Shaanxi) and 101 native circumstances (92 circumstances in Shaanxi and 9 circumstances in Zhejiang); 35 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 31 imported circumstances and 4 native circumstances (3 circumstances in Henan and 1 case in Shanghai).
• Complete vaccine dose administered: 2.848 billion (as of January 2, 2022).
• January 2, 2022 – China reported 191 new confirmed circumstances, together with 60 imported circumstances (18 circumstances in Shanghai, 10 circumstances in Guangdong, 9 circumstances in Fujian, 8 circumstances in Guangxi, 5 circumstances in Tianjin, 4 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Zhejiang, 2 circumstances in Shandong, 1 case in Liaoning, and 1 case in Yunnan) and 131 native circumstances (123 circumstances in Shaanxi, 7 circumstances in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Henan); 52 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 48 imported circumstances and 4 native circumstances (all in Henan).
• Complete vaccine dose administered: 2.841 billion (as of January 1, 2022).
• January 1, 2022 – China reported 231 new confirmed circumstances, together with 29 imported circumstances (9 circumstances in Shanghai, 4 circumstances in Tianjin, 3 circumstances in Guangdong, 3 circumstances in Guangxi, 3 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Zhejiang, and 1 case in Fujian) and 166 native circumstances (165 circumstances in Shaanxi and 1 case in Shanxi); 29 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, all of which ere imported circumstances.
• Complete vaccine dose administered: 2.835 billion (as of December 31, 2021).
• December 31, 2021 – China reported 195 new confirmed circumstances, together with 56 imported circumstances (11 circumstances in Guangdong, 10 circumstances in Shanghai, 9 circumstances in Tianjin, 9 circumstances in Guangxi, 4 circumstances in Fujian, 4 circumstances in Hunan, 2 circumstances in Beijing, 2 circumstances in Sichuan, 2 circumstances in Yunnan, 1 case in Liaoning, 1 case in Shandong, and 1 case in Shaanxi) and 175 native circumstances (174 circumstances in Shaanxi and 1 case in Guizhou); 38 new circumstances of asymptomatic an infection, together with 33 imported circumstances and 5 native circumstances (4 circumstances in Henan and 1 case in Guangdong).
• Complete vaccine dose administered: 2.823 billion (as of December 30, 2021).
• Within the press convention held on December 29, 2021, the Nationwide Well being Fee (NHC) stated that as of December 29, 2021, 1.207413 billion individuals have been totally vaccinated in China, overlaying 85.64 p.c of the inhabitants. 120.58 million individuals have obtained booster vaccines. Over 465 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to youngsters aged 3-17.

Managing the impression in your China enterprise

On September 23, 2020, China’s Ministry of Overseas Affair (MFA) launched the Announcement on Entry by Overseas Nationals Holding Legitimate Chinese language Residence Permits of Three Classes. From 0 a.m., September 28, 2020, foreigners with legitimate residence permits for work, private issues, and reunion, have been allowed enter the nation without having to re-apply for brand new visas. If the above residence permits expired – after March 28, 2020 – the holders can re-apply for related visas by presenting the expired residence permits and related supplies to the Chinese language embassies or consulates. The re-application have to be on the situation that the aim of the holders’ go to to China is unchanged. China had suspended the entry of most international nationals from March 28, 2020 as a illness management technique to comprise and eradicate the unfold of coronavirus (COVID-19) inside its territory. Whereas most companies in China restarted operations in March, as soon as the COVID unfold had slowed all the way down to manageable ranges, many employers, particularly small enterprise homeowners, remained underneath huge stress to maintain working prices and preserve money circulation because of the impression of the outbreak. On the similar time, the worldwide unfold of COVID-19, together with poorly contained outbreaks in a number of nations, has necessitated the world’s largest ever expertise experiments to determine new work preparations as companies search to successfully make the most of their staff, reduce bodily contact, and navigate the non permanent worldwide journey bans in place. All year long, companies internationally have needed to make virtually real-time selections to ensure the very survival of their companies and operational continuity and sustainability, and have tailored to sudden modifications based mostly on restricted information and/or assets. The choices, made throughout the preliminary restoration interval, will now seemingly turn out to be everlasting. They embody shifts to digitize workflows and buyer relationships, discount of world enterprise publicity and localization methods, upgrades, upskilling, and retooling of key assets, investments in new expertise and areas relying on the shifts in enterprise technique, and a stronger deal with workers well-being to offset the pressures of dwelling and dealing amid an ongoing pandemic. Going ahead, firms should preserve steady observe of their enterprise well being and publicity to any new waves of the outbreak, each, in China and internationally. Corporations ought to begin planning their 2021 budgets now whereas retaining in thoughts the anticipate a COVID vaccine. The pandemic has dented financial progress and significantly influenced consumption conduct and the tempo of supply-demand restoration, which can have an effect on gross sales forecasts. International companies ought to test on the viability of receiving shipments on time and make contingency plans if unsure in addition to monitor for market demand and business developments. Lastly, it could not all be dangerous information. There are all the time winners and losers throughout troublesome occasions. Effectively ready and managed companies will survive and in the end acquire market share in the long term. Now could be the time to plan forward and implement selections based mostly on the insights gained during the last a number of months. Methods might have to be revisited alongside shorter timelines with shifting goalposts. It’s, nevertheless, vital to determine firm backside strains and talk these clearly throughout the group; threat mitigation methods are additionally vital for the survival and stability of operations. Firms ought to guarantee their China operations are in compliance with native laws and communications are aligned between HQ and native workplaces. In the meantime, if your small business wants recommendation on operational, tax, authorized, HR, or expertise options, please contact our China workplaces at china@dezshira.com. As firms in China proceed to grapple with HR, authorized, expertise, operational, and tax issues because of the unprecedented implications of the pandemic, we tackle the right way to handle these uncertainties by way of our rolling protection of the most recent COVID-19 developments and sensible advisory on China Briefing. A few of our newest assets are talked about beneath on your simple reference: