2 imported COVID-19 cases reported in Shanghai

Han Jing
They are both Chinese returning from overseas. Meanwhile, three patients were discharged upon recovery and six imported suspected cases are undergoing test.
Han Jing

Two imported coronavirus cases were reported in the city on Sunday, said the Shanghai Health Commission on Monday morning. No locally transmitted cases were reported.

The first patient is a Chinese working in Russia who arrived at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport on April 23.

The second patient is a Chinese living in the US who arrived at the Shanghai airport on April 24.

Both have been transferred to the designated hospital for treatment, while the close contacts on the same flights with them have been put under quarantine and observation at designated places.

Meanwhile, three patients were discharged upon recovery.

So far, of all the 1,598 imported cases, 1,533 have been discharged upon recovery and 65 are still hospitalized.

Six imported suspected cases are undergoing test.

Of all the 371 local cases, 364 have been discharged upon recovery. There have been so far seven local fatalities.

No suspected local cases were reported, and no asymptomatic infection cases are undergoing medical observation now, the local health commission said.


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