Domestic cases on Chinese mainland increase for three straight days

The number of domestic COVD-19 cases has increased for three consecutive days, and work to prevent rebound of the disease in the country is still arduous, said Song Shuli, a spokesman of the National Health Commission (NHC) at a press briefing on Friday.

Speaking on the press briefing, Song noted active cases on the Chinese mainland has gone down below 100, reaching 91 as of Thursday.

Song also said China will step up screening and checking specially in key venues and key regions to detect loopholes and make sure the implementation of relevant prevent and control measures.