China Opens 'Qingdao Beer Festival' Amid COVID-19 Easing

Double-Digit Decrease in COVID-19 Cases in Xinjiang Uygur, Liaoning Province, China
Qingdao Beer Festival Opens for a 3-Week Schedule

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Liaoning Province, China, is calming down.

China's National Health Commission announced on the 4th that as of the 3rd, there were 36 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and no deaths.

Among the 36 new confirmed cases, 28 were reported in Xinjiang and 2 in Liaoning Province. Six cases were imported from overseas. The number of asymptomatic infections, which the Chinese government does not include in the confirmed COVID-19 statistics, was 21 in one day on the 3rd.

The daily new confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland exceeded 100 on the 30th of last month, but have since recorded double digits for four consecutive days, indicating a gradual stabilization.

Meanwhile, the Chinese government approved the largest beer event, the 'Qingdao International Beer Festival,' which has been underway since the 31st of last month. The Qingdao Beer Festival, which started with a three-week schedule, is China's largest beer event, attracting 7.2 million visitors (based on last year).

The event organizers plan to reduce the number of participants to half of last year's level to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Additionally, attendees must wear masks and are required to present a 'Health Kit (Health QR Code)' proving they have not visited COVID-19 high-risk areas.

Due to the spread of COVID-19, major beer festivals worldwide such as Germany's Oktoberfest, the United States' Great American Beer Festival, the United Kingdom's Great British Beer Festival, and China's Dalian Beer Festival have been canceled.

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