On the eve of the Winter Olympics, a local outbreak of COVID-19 was reported in a residential area of Beijing.
At the moment, 34 patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus have been identified, but 2 million residents are forced to undergo testing for Covid.
The XXIV Winter Olympic Games are due to start in Beijing on February 4, but a local outbreak of COVID-19 has been detected in the Fengtai residential area of Beijing, reports .
The said area is home to 2.019 million residents, and they must now be tested for coronavirus.
The outbreak was recorded this week.
In total, doctors confirmed the diagnosis in 34 people.
21 people live directly in the Fengtai area.
In seven, the disease is asymptomatic.
It was established that at least 11 people visited the same restaurant.
In order to prevent further spread of the infection and to ensure the health of citizens, on January 23, the entire population of the district will undergo PCR testing.
The corresponding decision was made the day before by the municipal authorities.
Let us remind you that the Beijing Olympics will be held from February 4 to February 20.
The Paralympic competitions are scheduled to take place from March 4 to 13.
