China on Sunday, December 26, recorded the largest number of new cases of COVID-19 in 21 months.
About this with reference The Guardian reports to the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China.
It is noted that another 206 people received positive test results for coronavirus per day, which is the highest increase in infections since March 2020.
Meanwhile, the city of Xi'an, whose more than 13 million residents are in quarantine, has announced increased restrictions.
According to local government spokesman He Wenquan, over the past few weeks more than half a thousand infections were registered in the territory of the settlement.
“In the coming days, a number of cases are likely to be detected,” he said, adding that against the background of the outbreak of COVID-19, about 29 thousand people were placed in hotel quarantine.
All residents of Xi'an were tested for coronavirus several times, and on Sunday evening the city was supposed to be “completely” disinfected. In addition, there are severe restrictions on movement for local people.
So, just once every three days, each household can send a family member to the store to buy basic necessities. In addition, all businesses except supermarkets, convenience stores and medical facilities are closed.
The infection from Xi'an has reportedly spread to five more cities, including Beijing.
