Beijing reports no new COVID-19 cases for 11 straight days
Updated 17:24, 17-Jul-2020
CGTN

Beijing recorded no new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Thursday for the 11th day in a row. The total number of cases since a cluster outbreak was discovered at Xinfadi market on June 11 stands at 335, the municipal health commission said on Friday.

An additional 10 patients have recovered, taking the total to 177. 

No asymptomatic cases were reported on Thursday either, though a total of 17 asymptomatic people are still under medical observation, the health commission said.

Xincun Sub-district in Fengtai District adjusted its risk level from medium to low and lowered the total number of medium-risk areas in the city to two – Majiapu Sub-district and Huaxiang Township in Fengtai District. All other regions in Beijing are low-risk.

The authorities said they will strictly prevent cases from overseas, strengthen epidemic prevention at airports and customs offices and implement measures such as quarantine for inbound travelers.

Officials said they will carry out risk screening for frozen food and meat and strengthen the supervision of imported cold chain foods, alongside follow-up disposal work at Xinfadi market. Beijing will also promote the standardized management, transformation and upgrading of markets.