1 imported COVID-19 case reported in Shanghai
The city reported one new imported novel coronavirus case on Saturday, while two patients were discharged from hospital upon recovery, said the Shanghai Health Commission on Sunday morning.
The new patient, a Chinese studying in the United States, arrived at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport on September 13.
The patient has been transferred to the designated hospital for treatment, while close contacts on the same plane have been put under quarantine and observation at designated places.
So far, of all the 640 imported cases, 599 have been discharged upon recovery and 41 are still hospitalized.
Two imported suspected cases are undergoing test.
No new locally transmitted or suspected cases were reported on Saturday, according to the commission.
Of all the 342 local cases, 335 have been discharged upon recovery. There have been so far seven local fatalities.
No asymptomatic infection cases are undergoing medical observation now, the health commission said.
