Silent Spread of COVID-19 Within Schools in Beijing... Quarantine Alert Issued

Recent Spread Related Deaths Increase to 48

Citizens in Beijing undergoing COVID-19 tests on the 23rd [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Nayeon] As cases of COVID-19 transmission within schools were confirmed in Beijing, the capital of China, an alert has been issued for quarantine measures.

Beijing city authorities announced on the 23rd that 20 new infections had been reported in the city since the previous day, and preliminary investigations revealed that "silent transmission" had been occurring for a week.

The city explained that the infected groups are diverse and the range of activities of the infected individuals is wide, with infections reported in schools, travel groups, and several households.

In particular, Chinese media such as Beijing Manbao reported that 10 infections were reported on the 22nd at a middle school in Chaoyang District, Beijing, and accordingly, Chaoyang District authorities announced that in-person classes at the school would be suspended for a week starting from the 22nd.

Additionally, all schools in Chaoyang District will conduct nucleic acid (PCR) tests three times a week for all students, and students showing symptoms such as fever or cough will be sent home immediately.

Furthermore, Chaoyang District authorities explained that after-school private offline classes and group activities for students at all levels in Chaoyang District will be temporarily suspended.

According to the National Health Commission of China (NHC), on the 22nd, a total of 24,326 new infections (including 21,355 asymptomatic cases) were reported nationwide, along with 12 deaths. The NHC stated that all the deceased were residents of Shanghai.

The number of COVID-19 deaths in Shanghai has increased to 48 as of the 22nd, starting with 3 deaths on the 17th.

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