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New outbreak in Nanjing may spread to more regions: National Health Commission official

2021-08-01 08:58:21       source:Global Times

July 31, 2021


The new wave of the Delta variant strain outbreak in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province, may continue to spread to more regions in the short term, He Qinghua, a senior official with the National Health Commission, said at a press conference on Saturday.

The recent outbreak is caused by the Delta variant strain, which is highly contagious and spreads fast, He said. Meanwhile, this round of the outbreak has occurred during summer when tourists gather at scenic spots, and it was first detected at Nanjing Lukou International Airport where there is a large passenger flow.

"Due to the above three characteristics, the Nanjing outbreak has spread to other regions within and outside Jiangsu Province. There is a risk that it will continue to spread to more regions," He said.


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