As the COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai still runs rampant, causing deaths, the virus has started spreading in Beijing through multiple transmission chains.
On April 22, it was stated in a meeting of the leading group for pandemic control held in Beijing that there have been sudden outbreaks in the city recently, involving multiple transmission chains such as tour groups, home remodeling businesses, and schools. The authorities also said that the risk of continued and hidden transmission is high. “The situation is urgent and the situation is severe.”
On April 22, Beijing reported a number of newly infected cases appeared in Chaoyang District and Shunyi District. Among them, the activity trajectory of the cases in Chaoyang involved two tour groups which went to scenic spots in Huairou and Pinggu districts. In addition, an elderly tour group of 140 people traveled to the ancient city of Yongning and a restaurant in Gucheng village, Jiuxian town.
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