5 imported COVID-19 cases reported in Shanghai
The city reported five new imported novel coronavirus cases on Thursday, said the Shanghai Health Commission on Friday morning.
The first patient is a Chinese studying in the United Kingdom who arrived at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport on December 5.
The second patient is a Chinese visiting relatives in France who arrived at the Shanghai airport on December 7.
The third patient is a Chinese studying in Switzerland who arrived at the Shanghai airport on December 7.
The fourth patient is a Chinese studying in the UK who arrived at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport on December 7.
The fifth patient is a Chinese living in Spain who arrived at the Shanghai airport on December 8.
All the new cases have been transferred to the designated hospital for treatment, while 83 close contacts have been put under quarantine and observation at designated places.
So far, of all the 1041 imported cases, 964 have been discharged upon recovery and 77 are still hospitalized.
Three imported suspected cases are undergoing test.
No new locally transmitted or suspected cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the commission.
Of all the 349 local cases, 338 have been discharged upon recovery and four are hospitalized. There have been so far seven local fatalities.
No asymptomatic infection cases are undergoing medical observation now, the health commission said.
