29 New Cases in Shanghai, 240,000 Beds Prepared in Guangzhou

By Ned Kelly, November 18, 2022

Shanghai Health Commission reported a total of 4 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases and 25 local asymptomatic cases this morning, Friday, November 18.

Of the 29 new cases reported, 29 tested positive in central quarantine, while 0 tested positive during regular screening.

New Shanghai cases by district...

The 4 local cases that tested positive in central quarantine were in the following areas:

2 in Songjiang
1 in Jiading
1 in Pudong

The 11 local asymptomatic cases that tested positive in central quarantine were in the following areas:

6 in Pudong
3 in Putuo
3 in Songjiang
2 in Baoshan
2 in Changning
2 in Jing'an
2 in Hongkoou
1 in Chongming
1 in Huangpu
1 in Jiading
1 in Qingpu
1 in Xuhui

240,000 beds prepared in Guangzhou...

Guangzhou reported 9,244 new cases of COVID-19 this morning, Friday, November 18, a jump of 483 from yesterday's 8,761.

In response, Guangzhou has upped its makeshift hospital and centralized quarantine zones quota, with a whopping 246,407 beds planned for the isolation and medical observation of asymptomatic cases.

According to the Guangzhou Municipal Government, 67,399 beds have been finished so far.

#PrayForGuangzhou

China COVID hot spots...

Looking to get out of Shanghai?

Below is a list of COVID-19 cases by region as reported yesterday, locally transmitted and asymptomatic combined – you may wish to avoid those nearer the top!