The northeastern Hebei province surrounding Beijing on Tuesday entered a “wartime mode” after reporting its first local infections in more than six months. The province will set up investigation teams to trace the close contacts of those who have tested positive. Hebei accounted for 20 of the 23 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases reported in mainland China on Jan 5, more than the 19 cases reported in the province between Jan 2 and Jan 4. The total number of new mainland cases, including those originating from overseas, fell to 32 from 33 a day earlier. Local authorities frequently implement a combination of measures including mass testing, closing schools and restricting travel for those in areas with a cluster of new COVID-19 patients.

Source: bd News24 January 06, 2021 01:30 UTC