On September 26, Guangdong reported 12 new locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases (2 in Guangzhou, 7 in Shenzhen, 3 in Zhanjiang), and 5 local asymptomatic cases (1 in Guangzhou, 3 in Shenzhen, 1 in Huizhou).
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Guangzhou detects 2 new local cases among arrivals from outside the city
From 8:00 on September 26 to 8:00 on September 27, Guangzhou added 2 new local cases arriving from another city. Case 1 and case 2 are both male living in Shijing Subdistrict, Baiyun District (白云区石井街), and were detected during screening of key population. Case 1 was diagnosed as a confirmed case (mild type) and case 2 as an asymptomatic case.
It was announced by Zhang Yi, Deputy Head of Guangzhou Municipal Health Commission, at a press conference on Guangzhou's fight against COVID-19 held today (September 27).
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Judging from epidemiological investigation and virus gene sequencing, experts considered that the 2 infections were cases arriving from another city and had activities at the community level, which indicates that the possibility of secondary infections cannot be ruled out.
On September 26, Guangzhou conducted nucleic acid tests for 7.47 million people, who were engaged in key industries or key populations. Among it, Baiyunhu, Shijing, and Xinshi Subdistricts in Baiyun District organized mass nucleic acid tests for 390 thousand people; as of 8:00 on September 27, all results were negative.
Guangzhou issues National Day holiday travel guide
Guangzhou Municipal Health Commission called upon residents to stay in Guangdong during National Day holiday as much as possible, and reduce cross-province travel. Avoid traveling to the county-level regions that have medium or high-risk areas; and do not travel to cities with medium or high-risk areas unless necessary.
People in county-level regions that have medium or high-risk areas are restricted from traveling, and those who do need to travel should hold two negative nucleic acid test results within 48 hours (with an interval of 24 hours) and a green health code. Cross-city travelers should take 2 nucleic acid tests in 3 days after they come back.
To check into hotels and enter tourist attractions, residents need to hold a green health code and a negative nucleic acid certificate within 72 hours. Residents need to hold a negative nucleic acid test result within 48 hours when taking planes, high-speed rails, trains, as well as cross-provincial coaches and ships.
Temporary control measures implemented in these areas of Baiyun District
On September 26, Baiyun CDC reminded that from 11:00 a.m. on September 22 to 8:00 a.m. on September 26, those who have been to Jinbi New Town Community, Shijing Subdistrict, Baiyun District (白云区石井街道金碧新城小区), should report to the community (village) and cooperate with epidemic prevention and control measures.
Commencing midnight of September 26, temporary control measures have been implemented in the following areas:
1.In Buildings 32, 33, 34, 40, 41, 42, 47, 48, and 49 in Jinbi New Town (including shops on the first floor), No. 28 Jinbi West Road, residents shall not leave their apartments, and necessary services are delivered to the door.
金碧新城32、33、34、40、41、42、47、48、49栋（含一楼底商及出租户），金碧西路28号
2.In the whole area of Jinbi New Town (except Buildings 32, 33, 34, 40, 41, 42, 47, 48, and 49), No. 30 Jinbi West Road, No. 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33 of Zhangcun Qiaodong Jiwei Down Street, and the whole area of Jianfa Yangxi, Residents in sites shall not leave the areas and only pick up necessities during arranged time as informed.
金碧新城全域（除32、33、34、40、41、42、47、48、49栋，含一楼底商及出租户），金碧西路30号，张村桥东基围下街19、21、23、27、29、31、33号，建发央玺全域
3.In Shijin Subdistrict (except the whole area of Jinbi New Town, No. 28&30 Jinbi West Road, No. 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31, 33 of Zhangcun Qiaodong Jiwei Down Street, and the whole area of Jianfa Yangxi, residents should exercise protective measures and avoid social gatherings.
石井街（除金碧新城全域，金碧西路28、30号，张村桥东基围下街19、21、23、27、29、31、33号，建发央玺全域）
Report if you've been to these places: Guangzhou CDC
On September 26, Guangzhou CDC reminded that arrivals with a travel history to the following places and people with a red or yellow "Suikang code" should immediately report to the community (village)/employer/hotel or report via the "Suikang" mini-program, and receive corresponding health management.
Shenzhen reports 7+3 new cases
On September 29, Shenzhen reported 10 new cases; 7 were diagnosed as confirmed cases and 3 were asymptomatic cases.
Among the new cases, 6 cases were detected during centralized quarantine, 1 case was detected among the close contacts, 2 cases during screening of key population under non-closed loop management, and 1 during community screening.
Tracks of the new cases involved Luohu, Futian, and Longgang Districts.
Epidemiological investigation showed track of the new cases included:
Luohu District
Dongxiao Subdistrict: Fenghu Fruit Market, Xincuiyuan Market, Buji Farmers’ Produce Market
东晓街道：丰湖水果批发市场、新翠苑市场、布吉农产品中心批发市场
Dongmen Subdistrict: Fruit Store (near Building 10 in Lixin Garden), Chengxing Grocery Store (Liminli Vegetable&Meat Market)
东门街道：水果店（立新花园10栋旁）、成兴咸杂行（利民利肉菜市场）
Donghu Subdistrict: Zhanjiang Chicken Chicken Rice King Restaurant (Colorful World Store), Xinyuan Tea House (Donghu Road Store)
东湖街道：湛记鸡饭王酒楼（彩世界店）、新源茶庄（东湖路店）
Huanbei Subdistrict: Xuelian Food Store
黄贝街道：雪莲美食
Futian District
Shatou Subdistrict: JQK Barber Shop, Jindou Soybean Milk and Chaoshan Food
沙头街道：JQK理发店、金豆深夜豆浆·潮汕小吃
Huaqiangbei Subdistrict: Lanben Auto Parts Maintenance Co., Ltd
华强北街道：蓝本汽车配件维修有限公司
Nanyuan Subdistrict: Jiajia Fruit Store
南园街道：佳佳水果店
Longgang District
Nanwan Subdistrict: Mixue Ice Cream & Tea (Huangjin South Road Store)
南湾街道：蜜雪冰城（黄金南路店）
Zhangjiang reports 3 new locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases
On the evening of September 25, Zhanjiang's Xiashan District (湛江市霞山区) detected 1 new case among the home-quarantined residents who came from another city. Moreover, 2 cases were identified among related key population.
Author | Hannah, He Yang (intern)
Editor | Wing, Olivia, Will, Jerry
