[New Tang Dynasty Beijing time on August 1, 2021]Cases of Delta variant infection of the Chinese Communist Party virus (Covid-19) are spreading rapidly in the mainland. According to official data from the Communist Party of China alone, as of July 31, Delta variant infection cases have been found in 14 provinces in China, which has doubled from three days ago. Zhangjiajie, Hunan, began to shut down the city on August 1, and other places including Beijing, Zhengzhou, and Yangzhou have also upgraded their epidemic prevention measures.
Delta virus spreads rapidly
According to a report from the National Health Commission of the Communist Party of China, as of July 31, local confirmed cases have been reported in Liaoning, Beijing, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hunan, Sichuan, Guangdong, Chongqing and Fujian. Currently, 14 provinces have been included in this list. The spokesperson of the National Health Commission Mi Feng said at the press conference that the main virus strain currently circulating is the Delta variant.
The Voice of America reported that only 7 provinces were found to be infected on July 28, and that number had doubled on the 31st.
According to reports, the current round of the Delta variant epidemic in mainland China started at Nanjing Lukou International Airport on July 20, and then quickly spread across the country. It was the most serious epidemic in China after Wuhan.
The Delta variant was first discovered in India and has now spread globally. This variant is said to have the characteristics of fast transmission speed and strong disease-causing ability.
As of now, there are still some cities in China claiming that the source of the local epidemic has not been clarified, including Zhengzhou in Henan and Luzhou in Sichuan.
On August 1, the Hainan Provincial authorities also announced that Haikou City had found a person who was positive for the first nucleic acid test.
According to the “The Paper” report, as of 6 o’clock on August 1st, China’s national defense epidemic has risen to 95 areas with high risk and high risk, including 4 high-risk areas, located in Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan, Nanjing, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, and Zhengzhou, Henan. .
Upgrade epidemic prevention in multiple places
With the rapid spread of the virus, many cities in China have begun to upgrade their epidemic prevention measures.
Among them, Zhangjiajie, which is accused of being one of the main sources of infection, announced on August 1 that the city’s community management will be strictly enforced from now on, and in principle not allowed to go out. From 3 p.m., traffic control will be implemented in all districts under the jurisdiction of the city, and non-epidemic control, medical, and fire-related vehicles shall not be allowed on the road.
In addition to Zhangjiajie, confirmed cases have also been found in many places in Hunan Province. The Taohuayuan Tourism Management Zone of Changde City announced on the 1st that 777 spectators who watched the performance of “Xiangyu Taohuayuan” on July 25, 26, and 27 will be included in high-risk groups.
Ten districts in Beijing where the infection was found have been sealed off overnight on Friday. The authorities also demand that people do not have to go out of Beijing, not to medium- and high-risk areas. In principle, people in the streets and units where the confirmed cases are located are not allowed to go out of Beijing.
Local infections were also found in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, which has just suffered from flooding. Authorities announced on Saturday that all people who leave Henan must obtain a certificate of negative test for the virus. Zhengzhou began to carry out virus testing for all the city’s 10 million residents. The person in charge of the city’s health and health commission was also removed. The authorities also urgently transferred a total of 2,300 medical personnel from 15 hospitals in Henan to form a nucleic acid testing team to support Zhengzhou.
On Friday, Jiangsu Province has required all primary and secondary schools and kindergartens to implement closed management. Suzhou City announced on Saturday that it has closed all entertainment centers.
The Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission notified on August 1 that the Nanjing epidemic had spread to Huaian, Yangzhou and other places. As of 4 pm, the areas south of Mingyue Road, Wutang Community, Shuangqiao Street, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, north of Wenhui West Road, west of Weiyang Road, and east of Xinchenghe Road have all been adjusted from medium-risk areas to high-risk areas. In addition, 8 places in Yangzhou City have been adjusted to medium-risk areas.
From August 1st, Yangzhou has also launched the second round of large-scale nucleic acid testing in the main urban area. The airport has suspended domestic flights and closed 20 surrounding highway entrances and exits. Those who leave Yangzhou by rail must show a negative certificate for the virus.
In addition, Huai’an City also issued a notice on the 1st, requiring people not to leave Huai’an unless necessary, and travel agencies are not allowed to receive foreign tour groups. Taxi and online ride-hailing are not available to pick up passengers. Those who really need to leave must have a negative nucleic acid test within 72 hours.
(Reporter Jing Zhongming Comprehensive Report / Chief Editor: Lin Qing)
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