COVID-19 outbreak directly linked to Xinfadi market is 'basically under control': Official

The COVID-19 outbreak directly linked to Beijing's Xinfadi wholesale market has been basically brought under control, a local official said at a regular briefing on Wednesday.

But the COVID-19 prevention and control situation remains grim and complex as family, community clusters emerged, added Xu Hejian, spokesperson for the municipal government at the briefing.

Xu also noted that the capital city needs to further improve testing efficiency and expand the testing to cover all key groups, including catering and delivery services workers and other patients seeking medical help in areas with medium- and high-risk level of infections.