Close contacts of COVID-19 patients under monitoring up 78% in China

The number of people under medical observation for coming in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient has increased in the week ending on Thursday as imported cases continue to grow in China, Mi Feng, a spokesperson for the National Health Commission said at a press conference in Beijing on Friday.

Close contacts refer to people who have had physical interaction with a confirmed coronavirus patient or were at proximity of them.

The number of close contacts under medical observation has surged by 78% percent between March 19 and March 26, Mi said.