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The overall confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland had reached 78,497 by the end of February 26. A total of 2,744 people have died of COVID-19, and altogether 32,495 people have been discharged from hospital after recovery.
- The daily number of newly recovered and discharged COVID-19 patients on the Chinese mainland has surpassed that of new infections for the ninth consecutive day.
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The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a joint statement on tourism and COVID-19 on Wednesday.
- China has transported a total of 84,000 workers by 81 chartered trains for the resumption of production and work amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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As of the end of Wednesday, Chongqing had reported a total of 576 confirmed cases, including 186 currently hospitalized, with twelve severe cases and six critical cases, six deaths, and 384 discharged patients. Wednesday had no newly confirmed case, and twelve more patients recovered and discharged from the hospital.
- Chongqing has established a municipal major project work leading group. As of Wednesday noon, a total of 325 major municipal projects have resumed work or started construction, both accounting for 35.2%.
Chongqing - As of 24:00 local time on February 26, Chongqing had reported 186 confirmed cases currently hospitalized, with twelve in severe condition and six in critical condition, six deaths, and 384 discharged patients after recovery, according to the Chongqing Municipal Health Commission Thursday. All those cases had totaled 576 confirmed cases infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as of the end of Wednesday in Chongqing.
Wednesday had no newly confirmed case, and twelve more patients recovered and discharged from the hospital. A total of 23,441 people who had close contacts with COVID-19 patients have been traced, 22,701 people have been released from medical observation, and 740 people are under medical observation.
Gree Chongqing Refrigeration Industrial Park resumes production. (Photo by Zou Fei)
No daily increase, not no risk
According to Wednesday's press conference on COVID-19, previous prevention and control in Chongqing have achieved initial results, and it continues to develop in a positive trend, thanks to the concerted efforts of the whole society.
The number of new infections per day in Chongqing has gradually decreased from the highest number of 41 cases to the recent single-digits and reached zero on Tuesday. However, no daily increase does not mean no risk. It is fair to say that the current epidemic situation is still severe and complicated, and epidemic prevention and control remain at a critical stage. There are also a certain number of close contacts and asymptomatic infections in Chongqing, and there could be more confirmed cases. Sporadic cases are possible in the community. Moreover, the undergoing resumption of production and work means more pressure on epidemic prevention and control.
Based on that, differentiated measures will continue to implement. The general public should not take the epidemic lightly. Perform preventive actions, wash hands frequently, avoid crowds, wear masks in congested areas, get proper ventilation, and so on. Seek timely medical care if symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath occur.
325 major municipal projects resume work
This year, Chongqing has further improved its major project promotion mechanism and established a municipal major project work leading group.
In the list of major municipal projects in 2020, there are 924 major construction projects with a total investment of about 2.7 trillion yuan and an annual planned investment of about 340 billion yuan. It will play a key role in striving to overcome the impact of the epidemic, stabilize investment growth, and stabilize economic growth. These major construction projects in 2020 involve five significant areas: rural revitalization, infrastructure, industrial development, livelihood security, and regional coordination. As of Wednesday noon, a total of 325 major municipal projects have resumed work or started construction, both accounting for 35.2%.
As of Wednesday noon, 22 key transportation projects in Chongqing had resumed work, and the rate of returning to work reached 50%. Among them, there are five railway projects, 12 highway projects, three water transport projects, and two airport projects. According to the plan, more than 80% of critical projects will resume construction before the end of this month.
Statistics showed that 24 of the 68 significant projects in the five key urban construction areas of rail transit, urban road bridges and tunnels, two rivers and four banks, clear water, and green banks, and sewage treatment, had resumed work as of February 24.
A joint statement of UNWTO and WHO on tourism and COVID-19
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a joint statement on tourism and COVID-19 on Wednesday, both calling for responsibility and coordination.
According to the joint statement, cooperation is vital. The two organizations "stand ready to work closely with all those communities and countries affected by the current health emergency, to build for a better and more resilient future." Moreover, they "join the international community in standing in solidarity with affected countries."
COVID-19 in China
The overall confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland had reached 78,497 by the end of Wednesday, and 2,744 people had died of the disease, according to the National Health Commission (NHC) Thursday. A total of 32,495 people had been discharged from the hospital after recovery. By the end of Wednesday, 91 confirmed cases, including two deaths, had been reported in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), ten confirmed cases in the Macao SAR, and 32 in Taiwan, including one death. Twenty-four patients in Hong Kong, seven in Macao, and five in Taiwan had been discharged from hospital after recovery.
The daily number of newly recovered and discharged COVID-19 patients on the Chinese mainland has surpassed that of new infections for the ninth consecutive day, the NHC said Thursday.
China has transported a total of 84,000 workers by 81 chartered trains for the resumption of production and work amid the COVID-19 outbreak since the first train of its kind began operation on February 16, according to the Ministry of Public Security.