The number of new corona19 infections in China has reached 40,000, another record.
According to Chinese quarantine authorities on the 27th, the number of new infections the day before in 31 provinces, cities and autonomous regions was 39,506 (of which 35,858 were asymptomatic).
It broke the all-time high for four consecutive days and surpassed the 30,000 mark for three consecutive days.
By region, Guangdong has recorded the most cases with 9,091, followed by Chongqing with 8,861.
The number of new infections in Beijing, the capital, rose sharply from 2,000 to 4,000 in one day, reaching 4,307.
Sichuan (1,629), Hebei (1,624) and Shaanxi (1,230) also passed the 1,000 mark.
While Chinese authorities are not taking extreme measures such as blocking the city, complaints from residents are increasing as the number of apartments blocked by the region increases.
In some areas of Beijing, the capital, residents protested against the lockdown of apartment complexes the day before, and protests against the authorities’ quarantine policy were held in some areas such as Shanghai.
In Beijing’s Chaoyang district, where many Koreans live, office buildings and apartments are being locked down as infections continue to rise.
Most of Beijing’s major parks have been closed, and many restaurants have stopped selling in-store meals, as well as delivery and takeout services.
At a press conference the day before, quarantine authorities in Beijing said, “Since the situation in Beijing is serious, please refrain from gatherings and do not travel outside Beijing.” “If necessary, bring a negative PCR test certificate issued within 48 hours. Do,” he urged.
/yunhap news
