Dongxing reports new COVID-19 cases

Dongxing in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region reported five locally transmitted COVID-19 cases as of 8 pm on Dec 22.

One was reported during a routine nucleic acid test on the evening of Dec 20, and all residents in Dongxin have been required to undergo home quarantine, which started at 8 am on Dec 22.

Dongxing's Zhouwuzu in Jianglong village and Wanwei village in Jiangping town were announced as medium-risk areas starting from Dec 23.

During the home quarantine period, all schools and training institutions are now closed and public transportation is temporarily stopped as well as customs clearance at Dongxing Checkpoints for both cargo and passengers.