XI'AN, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, reported 155 confirmed locally transmitted COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total number of local cases to 1,117 in the latest resurgence since Dec. 9.
Of the 155 new cases, 62 were found through mass nucleic acid testing and 92 were identified among those in quarantine at designated places, while the remaining case was detected when the person sought medical help, according to a press briefing held by the Xi'an municipal government on Thursday.
Starting from 10 a.m. Thursday, the city has launched a new round of mass nucleic acid testing to screen for as many infections as possible. As of 2 p.m. Thursday, samples had been collected from over 9 million people.
Authorities in Xi'an have upgraded epidemic control and prevention measures starting Monday, ordering all residents to stay indoors and refrain from gatherings except when taking nucleic acid tests. Enditem
