A city in central China has been banned from limiting the spread of Covid-19, according to local authorities.
The local government of Yuzhou in Henan province announced that all 1.2 million people will be confined to their homes after only two asymptomatic cases were reported on Sunday. A third local asymptomatic infection was detected on Monday, the government added.
With the exception of basic services, such as supermarkets, all public facilities, including schools, public transport and shopping malls, have been suspended. Those working in basic industries, including supermarkets, pharmaceuticals and energy facilities, are allowed to go to work after passing a Covid-19 test, the local government said.
China on Monday announced 108 new local cases in three provinces, including 95 in the northwestern province of Shanxi, eight in southeastern Xiangyang and five in Henan, according to the National Health Commission (NHC).
The country also reported 21 new local asymptomatic cases, including 19 in Henan and two in Shanghai, the NHC reported.
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