China News Service, December 18th. According to the website of the Henan Provincial Health Commission, between 0:00 and 24:00 on December 17, 2020, 1 new confirmed case of new coronary pneumonia in Henan (transferred asymptomatic infection imported from abroad) , 1 new case of asymptomatic infection, no new suspected cases.

  As of 24:00 on December 17, Henan has reported a total of 1,273 local confirmed cases, including 22 deaths and 1,251 discharged cases.

A total of 23 imported confirmed cases have been reported, 16 have been discharged, and 7 are being treated in designated hospitals.

  Since January 21, Henan has traced a total of 40,612 close contacts, and 8 people are currently under medical observation.

  As of 24:00 on December 17, 16 cases of asymptomatic infection were under medical observation (all imported from abroad).