Beijing in 'critical situation' with over 100 cluster virus infections
Beijing is in a critical situation with coronavirus prevention following the fresh cluster of infections linked to its Xinfadi wholesale market, said Cai Qi, secretary of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), on Monday.
While hosting a meeting with officials from the Chinese capital and National Health Commission, Cai said epidemic prevention and control has to be the top priority and the most urgent task for the city.
Beijing has ordered the inspection of farm produce markets, vegetable markets, dining venues and canteens of government organs on their virus prevention measures and the disinfection of the locations, Cai said.
He emphasized the importance of thorough nucleic acid testing for all individuals who had been to the Xinfadi market and stall owners at markets across the city.
People line up to get tested for coronavirus at the Guangan Sport Center following an unexpected spike of COVID-19 cases in Beijing, China, June 15, 2020. /Reuters
People line up to get tested for coronavirus at the Guangan Sport Center following an unexpected spike of COVID-19 cases in Beijing, China, June 15, 2020. /Reuters