Nearly 20,000 People Under 'Lockdown' in Shanghai Alone

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] The number of new COVID-19 cases in China has recorded the highest level for the third consecutive day.


According to the National Health Commission of China on the 7th, the number of new COVID-19 cases nationwide was counted at 22,995 the previous day. Following 20,472 cases on the 5th, the number of new cases has remained in the 20,000 range for two consecutive days.



In particular, Shanghai, which is under a strict lockdown, reported 19,982 new cases, approaching the 20,000 mark. Earlier, Chinese authorities began constructing temporary hospitals after the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Shanghai exceeded 10.


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