China’s Guangzhou Announces Mass City-Wide Covid Testing

Photo: VCG

(Bloomberg) — The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, a metropolis of over 18 million people, announced mass coronavirus testing for all residents, China Central Television reported on Saturday.

All 11 districts of the city announced plans for the testing beginning from Friday, the state-run news broadcaster said.

Guangzhou reported two symptomatic local cases and an asymptomatic one for Friday, according to official data.

You've accessed an article available only to subscribers

Subscribe today for just $.99.

VIEW OPTIONS

Share this article

Open WeChat and scan the QR code

GALLERY

: Gallery: Shanghai Bids Goodbye to Nostalgic Street

NEWSLETTERS

Get our CX Daily, weekly Must-Read and China Green Bulletin newsletters delivered free to your inbox, bringing you China's top headlines.

We ‘ve added you to our subscriber list.

Manage subscription

PODCAST

Caixin China Biz Roundup: New ‘Langya’ Virus Detected in China

00:00

00:00/00:00

MOST POPULAR

1: In Depth: Bailouts Multiply as Pressure Mounts to Stabilize China’s Housing Market

2: Cover Story: Graft Scandal Casts Long Shadow Over China’s Chipmaking Ambitions

3: Five Things to Know About China’s Scandal-Struck Chip Industry ‘Big Fund’

4: In Depth: How a Hotly Pursued VR Startup Came to China, and Imploded

5: Opinion: The Two Weaknesses of China’s Economy