Multiple districts in Guangzhou will strictly control large-scale events starting from November 29. Also, residents are strongly advised to work from home, said Zhang Yi, Deputy Director General and Spokesperson of the Guangzhou Health Commission on the city’s press conference on COVID-19 prevention and control today (November 29).
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On November 28, Guangzhou reported 7,279 local COVID-19 cases, among which 98 were found in communities. 5,428 people were discharged from makeshift hospitals, adding the total discharged number to 32,669 since the outbreak of this round of the epidemic.
Haizhu District reported 6,932 new infections, and new infections were concentrated in Kanglu, Datang, Longtan, and Jinzili areas. Nanzhou and Jianghai subdistricts have shown an increasing number of infections in urban villages. Xingang and Ruibao subdistricts reported sporadic and clustered increasing cases.
The epidemic in Tianhe District is seeing a rapid development, with a high risk of social transmission. Infections were mainly concentrated in Yuanchun, Changxing, Tangxia, and Zhuji subdistricts. The cluster epidemic continued to develop in Yuanchun and Changxing, showing a local cluster outbreak situation within the region. The epidemics in Zhuji and Tangxia spread widely, with a dense population and high risk of community transmission. Yuangang Subdistrict detected multiple mixed pipe abnormal PCR test results.
In Panyu District, the epidemic is mainly concentrated in Luopu, Dashi, Zhongcun, Hualong, and Shawan subdistricts. The cluster cases continued to grow, with a rapidly increasing number of patients spreading to neighboring areas. Infections were mainly detected in key areas, while sporadic cases have been detected in multiple places adjacent to key areas. The prevention has become tough with the pressure on both local and imported cases.
Baiyun, Yuexiu, and Huangpu districts found increasing cases out of the controlled areas. The epidemic situation in Liwan, Huadu, Nansha, Zengcheng, and Conghua districts was relatively stable.
On November 28, Guangdong reported 469 new locally transmitted confirmed cases and 7,725 asymptomatic cases.
Shenzhen detects 65+136 new cases
On November 28, Shenzhen added 65 confirmed cases and 136 asymptomatic cases. Among the cases, 112 were detected during centralized quarantine, 36 during domestic quarantine, 7 among the key population under closed-loop management, 4 in the screening of high-risk areas, 3 in the detection of close contacts, 8 in a key population under non-closed-loop management, 1 in coordinated detection, 22 in community screening, and 8 were diagnosed when the individuals sought medical treatment.
Zhuhai adds 5+5 new cases
On November 28, Zhuhai reported 5 new confirmed cases and 5 asymptomatic infections. There were also 2 confirmed cases converted from asymptomatic cases. The cases have been all transferred to the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University for treatment.
Foshan adds 27+245 cases
On November 28, Foshan reported 27 confirmed cases and 245 asymptomatic infections, of which 253 were detected among residents under quarantine, 1 in the coordinated screening, 15 in the screening at the community level, 3 in the self-test, and there was 1 confirmed case converted from asymptomatic cases.
Shantou reports 2+5 new cases
On November 28, Shantou reported 2 confirmed cases (mild type) and 5 asymptomatic cases. 5 cases were found during the centralized quarantine, 1 in the self-test, and 1 in the screening at the community level.
Huizhou adds 8+13 new cases
On November 28, Huizhou reported 8 newly confirmed cases (1 in Huicheng District, 1 in Boluo County, 1 in Daya Bay, and 5 in HZZK Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone), and 13 asymptomatic cases (8 in Huicheng District, 3 in Boluo County, 2 in Daya Bay).
Maoming reports 2+3 new cases
On November 28, Huazhou added 2 confirmed cases, and Maonan District reported 2 asymptomatic cases, all detected during centralized quarantine. Dianbai District reported 1 asymptomatic case during centralized quarantine, which came from another city and was in the key population under non-closed loop management. The cases were all transferred to the designated hospital in close-loop management.
Zhaoqing reports 14+13 new cases
On November 28, Zhaoqing added 13 new locally transmitted cases (mild type) and 13 asymptomatic cases. Of the cases, 15 were detected during centralized quarantine, 2 in home quarantine, 1 in close contacts, 5 in the screening of key populations under closed-loop management, and 3 in high-risk areas. Meanwhile, there was also 1 confirmed case (mild type) case from other cities. One confirmed case was converted from a previously reported asymptomatic case.
Jieyang reports 15 asymptomatic cases
On November 28, Jieyang reported 15 asymptomatic cases (1 in Rongcheng District, 1 in Jiedong, 8 in Puning, 2 in Jiexi County, and 3 in Huilai County).
Author | Clarice, He Yang (intern)
Editors | Wing, Olivia, Abby, Jerry
Source | Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office
