The National Health and Medical Commission reported on August 31 that on August 30, 31 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps reported 349 new local confirmed cases, including 59 confirmed cases from asymptomatic infections; There were 1,326 new cases of local asymptomatic infections.

  Hainan

  The epidemic has entered the final stage

  At a press conference held in Hainan Province on August 31, it was reported that on August 30, there were 43 new infections in Hainan Province, of which 36 were confirmed, 22 were asymptomatic infections and 29 were asymptomatic cases. .

Among the local confirmed cases, 12 were found in isolation and control, and 2 were found in nucleic acid screening of relevant risk groups.

Among the 29 local asymptomatic infections, 27 were found in isolation and control, and 2 were found in nucleic acid screening of relevant risk groups.

  According to the meeting, the number of reported infections in Hainan Province on August 30 decreased by 33 cases compared with August 29, a decrease of 43.4%. Among the newly infected people, 4 cases (9.3%) were found in the social aspect, of which 2 were found in high-risk areas. 2 cases and community screening.

Only the four cities and counties of Sanya, Danzhou, Dongfang, and Chengmai have reported new infections.

The epidemic situation in Hainan Province has entered the final stage.

  Guangzhou

  3 infected people linked to a swimming pool

  On August 31, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province held a press conference on epidemic prevention and control.

It was introduced at the meeting that on August 30, Guangzhou City found 2 positive cases of the new coronary pneumonia virus in the normalized nucleic acid test in the community. So far, 5 infected people have been found in the close inspection.

  The epidemiological survey showed that among the 7 newly infected persons, infected persons 1 to 5 were relatives to each other, and infected persons 6 and 7 had a common exposure history with infected person 3 in the same swimming pool.

The virus gene sequencing results show that this outbreak is caused by the Omicron variant BA.2.76. The staff is conducting an epidemiological investigation, and the source of infection is not yet clear.

Judging from the current epidemiological trajectory, the case activity sites are complex, involving crowded places such as swimming pools and markets, and there is a high risk of community transmission.

  The local disease control department reminded that citizens should pay special attention to personal protection in crowded places and closed semi-closed places.

For example, the swimming pool at the Baogang Stadium in Haizhu District during this outbreak is a very important exposure site, judging from the current situation.

Citizens who have been to Baogang Stadium and Baogang Stadium Swimming Pool recently, especially on and after August 28, please report to the community as soon as possible.

  Shenzhen

  Showing a "multi-point scattered local outbreak" situation

  On August 31, it was introduced at a press conference on epidemic prevention and control in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province that on August 30, there were 37 new positive cases in Shenzhen.

From 0 to 12:00 on August 31, 11 new positive cases were added in Shenzhen.

In this round of epidemics, most of the positive cases were infected with the Omicron BA.5 variant, with shorter incubation periods and intergenerational days than other variants.

  At present, Shenzhen is in a critical period of confrontation with the Omicron BA.5 variant. The daily number of new cases is still in double digits, and there are many social cases, showing "multiple distribution, local outbreaks" ”, the stock risks are still being released, and the epidemic prevention and control situation is more severe than ever.

At present, all districts and departments have implemented various prevention and control measures, and resolutely won the battle against the epidemic.

  Chengdu

  High-tech Zone to close office buildings for 3 days from today

  The Chengdu Municipal Health and Health Commission of Sichuan reported on August 31 that there were 138 new confirmed local cases in Chengdu on August 30, 17 of which were previously reported local asymptomatic infections and transferred to diagnosis; 69 new local asymptomatic infections were added. example.

  The New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic Prevention and Control Headquarters of Chengdu High-tech Zone issued a document on August 31 saying that it has decided to further strict epidemic prevention and control measures based on the requirements of the "Notice on Further Strengthening Social Epidemic Prevention and Control" on August 30. . Residents in the medium-risk areas will not go out unless it is necessary, do not get together, do not gather, and suspend the square dance and dam dance to minimize the flow of people.

Temporarily close all office buildings in the jurisdiction for 3 days, advocate working from home, retain only basic security personnel such as fire protection and safety, and must enter the office building with a negative nucleic acid certificate within 24 hours.

  The new crown pneumonia epidemic prevention and control headquarters of Chengdu High-tech Zone stated that the above measures will be implemented from 0:00 on September 1, and are tentatively implemented for 3 days, and will be dynamically adjusted according to the progress of the epidemic and the needs of prevention and control.

  Shijiazhuang

  4 districts continue to implement "work from home"

  Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province issued a document on August 31 saying that the epidemic prevention and control in Shijiazhuang City has achieved initial results, but the prevention and control situation is still severe, and there is still a risk of social transmission.

Based on the current situation of epidemic prevention and control in Shijiazhuang City, it is tentatively scheduled that from 14:00 on August 31st to 24:00 on September 1st, Qiaoxi District, Xinhua District, Chang'an District, and Yuhua District will continue to implement the current "home office" prevention and control measures. Strictly implement the relevant provisions of the "Notice on Preventing the Risk of Epidemic Spreading in Some Areas and Implementing Home Office" issued on August 28.

  The next step of prevention and control measures will be adjusted in due course according to the epidemic situation, and further announcement will be made.

  Text/Co-ordinated by our reporter Qu Chang/Photo courtesy of Jiang Shuo/Visual China