City in NE China's Jilin Province upgrades COVID-19 risk level to medium

Shulan City in northeast China's Jilin Province has upgraded its COVID-19 risk level from low to medium following the detection of one domestic case, according to a statement from the provincial authorities issued today.

The local transmission case, was detected on Thursday and officially reported the following day. It was also the sole case identified on the Chinese mainland on Friday.

On Thursday, China had classified all counties in the country as low-risk for COVID-19.

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In the statement, the Jilin authorities said they will make adjustments to the regional classification of risk level in accordance with the development of this situation. 

The authorities also urged residents to stay vigilant and maintain proper personal protection for the sake of their own and their families' health.