1 new coronavirus case reported in the city

One new coronavirus infection case was reported in the city on Monday afternoon, with another 23 suspected cases ruled out, the Shanghai Health Commission announced.

So far, the city has reported 332 infections and ruled out 1,772 suspected cases.

Among all confirmed patients, aged between 7 months and 88 years old, 144 have traveled or lived in Hubei Province, 33 have traveled or lived in other regions, and 155 had contact history with infected persons.

A total of 109 patients are from outside the city, while 223 are local residents, including those with registered residency and people staying in the city for over six months.

According to the Shanghai Health Commission, 152 patients are stable, four are in serious condition and 14 are critical. A total of 161 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital.

There has been one local fatality, and another 126 suspected cases are undergoing tests.

Zheng Jin, a spokeswoman for the commission, said that all discharged patients will stay at home for two weeks and medical staff from neighborhood health centers will visit to check their condition. “If going out, they must wear masks. After two weeks, they can go to designated hospitals for followup checks,” she said.

Zheng said the health authority has conducted inspections and provided direction to Pudong and Hongqiao airports and railway stations related to temperature checks, staff protection, disinfection and use of air-conditioners to enhance virus control. Investigations on proper protection at companies resuming work have also been launched.