City
Epaper

Shanghai reports 2 new imported COVID-19 cases

By IANS | Updated: August 8, 2020 08:35 IST

Shanghai, Aug 8 Shanghai reported two new imported COVID-19 cases but no increase in domestically transmitted infections, the ...

Open in App

Shanghai, Aug 8 Shanghai reported two new imported COVID-19 cases but no increase in domestically transmitted infections, the municipal health commission said on Saturday.

The two new patients are Chinese nationals who flew in from abroad, reports Xinhua news agency.

While one arrived in Shanghai from the US via France on August 3, the second person flew in from from the United Arab Emirates three days later.

They were put under quarantine upon arrival and diagnosed as confirmed cases after showing symptoms, according to the commission.

All 103 close contacts of the patients on the same planes have been put under quarantine.

As of Friday, Shanghai had reported 424 confirmed imported cases and 342 locally transmitted cases.

( With inputs from IANS )

Tags: usXinhuaShanghai
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalIran-Israel Conflict: Israel Attacks Iran's Sole Nuclear Power Plant in Bushehr; Tensions Escalate

MumbaiMumbai: Bomb Threat Call to US Consulate Traced to Mentally Unstable Youth Upset Over Visa Rejection

InternationalOrganic Ground Beef Recalled Over E. Coli Fears in US - Is Yours Affected?

InternationalTennessee: One Killed, Several Injured After Woman Suffers Seizure While Driving, Hits Pedestrians and Vehicles in Gatlinburg

InternationalUS: 250 Million Bees Escape After Semi-Truck Overturns in Whatcom County; Weidkamp Road Closed to Traffic

International Realted Stories

InternationalFrench Embassy in India hosts yoga session on 11th International Day of Yoga

InternationalSeoul's new trade minister to visit Washington for tariff negotiations

InternationalOperation Sindhu continues, so far 517 Indian nationals returned to India from Iran: MEA

InternationalThousands celebrate 11th International Yoga Day in Japan

InternationalYoga asanas and music: Nepal marks 11th International Yoga Day with zeal