URUMQI, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Four confirmed COVID-19 cases and 10 asymptomatic carriers were reported in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, from midnight to 4:00 p.m. Monday, according to a regional press briefing.
All cases were detected during regular nucleic acid testing, and another two asymptomatic carriers were reported on Sunday, bringing the total number of asymptomatic cases to 12 in the region.
All cases have been placed under medical observation in a designated hospital.
Emergency response was immediately activated and close contacts were placed under quarantine. ■
