Asymptomatic carrier of COVID-19 reported in Urumqi
By Xing Wen in Urumqi |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2021-10-15 14:56
Share
Share - WeChat
One new asymptomatic COVID-19 carrier was reported in Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe district) in Urumqi, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, reported Xinjiang Daily on Friday.
The individual tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday during a regular nucleic acid testing and has been diagnosed as an asymptomatic COVID-19 carrier. The person has been put under quarantine and medical observation in a designated medical facility in Urumqi.
The prefecture's COVID-19 prevention and control headquarters immediately issued an emergency response. Currently, epidemiological surveys, citywide viral testing and disinfection have been launched.
- Global engineering congress to be held in Shanghai
- 'Lingka' custom in Xizang evolves into new form of cultural tourism, vibrant lifestyle
- From logging to guardianship: How China protects green source of its 'mother river'
- China rescues 10 Myanmar seafarers in South China Sea
- Qingdao sees surge in travelers to S Korea under its temporary visa-free policy
- China's 2025 box office surpasses 2024's full-year gross
