Guangzhou COVID-19 Update for October 11

On October 11, 2022, Guangzhou reported three locally-acquired cases and two locally-acquired asymptomatic cases, all of which were found among people who traveled from outside the province; three cases who were previously reported as locally-acquired asymptomatic cases have changed to confirmed cases. In addition, Guangzhou reported seven imported confirmed cases and seven imported asymptomatic cases.

As of 24:00 October 11, 2022, a total of 7,508 positive cases have been reported in the city. These include 3,809 confirmed cases (2,623 imported cases and 1,186 locally-acquired cases), among which, 223 cases are still being treated in hospital; and 3,699 asymptomatic cases (3,384 imported cases and 315 locally-acquired cases), among which, 106 cases are still under medical observation.

Details of the Three Locally-Acquired Cases and the Two Locally-Acquired Asymptomatic Cases

The 1st patient is a 28-year-old woman, who traveled to Guangzhou from another province by train on October 7. Guangzhou CDC was informed that she was a close contact of confirmed cases on the same train.

The 2nd patient is a 19-year-old man. He traveled to Guangzhou from another city by train on October 7 and is a close contact of confirmed cases from another city.

The 3rd patient is a 23-year-old woman. She traveled to Guangzhou from another province recently and is a close contact of confirmed cases aboard the same flight.

The 1st locally-acquired asymptomatic patient is a 46-year-old man.

The 2nd locally-acquired asymptomatic patient is a 45-year-old man.

The 1st and 2nd asymptomatic patients traveled to Guangzhou from another province by train on October 9 and are close contacts of the confirmed cases on the same train.

All five patients mentioned above have been under quarantine upon their arrival at Guangzhou and tested positive during quarantine. They have already been transferred to Guangzhou No. 8 People's Hospital for isolation and treatment. Their close contacts have been placed under centralized quarantine and key sites have been controlled.

Details of the Seven Imported Confirmed Cases and Seven Imported Asymptomatic Cases

Among the seven imported confirmed cases, two traveled from Mongolia, and five from Malaysia, Laos, the United States, Iran, and Germany respectively. The seven imported asymptomatic cases traveled from Vietnam, Mexico, Oman, the United States, Myanmar, Kuwait, and Malaysia respectively.

Upon their arrival in Guangzhou, all the imported confirmed and asymptomatic cases were transferred to hotels for centralized quarantine. They tested positive for COVID-19 during quarantine and were transferred to Guangzhou No.8 People's Hospital for isolation and treatment.

In recent weeks, we have seen multiple and frequent outbreaks across China. Following the end of the National Day Holiday, as many people are returning to Guangzhou, the risk of transmission is high.

Recently, Guangdong CDC published a notice:

If you feel unwell when you are on a train, please report to the crew members.

"Recently, a confirmed COVID-19 case Chen traveled to City B from City A by train. Chen felt unwell on the train, however, Chen did not report to the crew members. Chen tested positive upon arriving in City B and infected many staff members working at the railway station."

Guangdong CDC quoted this case and issued the following reminder to residents when using public transportation:

Report to the crew members if you feel unwell

· Pay close attention to your health status. If you experience COVID-19-related symptoms such as fever, dry cough, fatigue, smell and taste disorder, and sore throat, etc., please follow the safety protocols as required and report to the crew members in time. You will also need to report your travel and residential history in a faithful manner. If you can inform the crew members immediately when you feel unwell, subsequent infections may be avoided.

· Pay attention to the health condition of other passengers near you.If any passengers near you are coughing or having a fever, please report to the health workers aboard the train in a timely manner.

Wear a mask properly throughout the journey

Avoid eating on the train if possible

You must wear your mask properly throughout the journey when using public transportation such as trains. Please avoid eating on the train if possible. If you need to eat on the train, make sure to avoid eating with other passengers at the same time. Do not take off your mask before eating. Put your mask back once you are done eating. Below is an instruction on how you should wear your mask:

Make sure to cover your mouth, nose, and chin. The nose clip must tightly adhere to your nose bridge.

Do not wear more than one mask at a time.

Please wear a medical mask or masks with even higher protection levels.

Do not wear the same mask for more than 4 hours.

Please wash your hands using running water before eating. Alternatively, you can use hand sanitizer when there is no running water available.

Reduce your movements

Please do not go to another compartment unless necessary

To reduce the infection risk, when using public transportation such as trains, please do not leave your seat or go to another compartment unless necessary.

Take a PCR test upon arrival

Taking a PCR test upon arrival is an important measure to ensure smooth and safe travel while preventing imported cases. This measure effectively enables early detection and early handling of COVID-19 cases. Passengers are asked to voluntarily abide by this measure.

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