Shanghai reports 3 new imported COVID-19 cases

Source: Xinhua| 2020-04-04 12:50:02|Editor: huaxia

SHANGHAI, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai reported three new confirmed COVID-19 cases from overseas on Friday, the municipal health commission said Saturday.

The new cases, including one from Britain and two from the United States, have brought the total number of imported cases in Shanghai to 190.

The patients have been sent to designated hospitals for treatment. Another 20 close contacts on flights have been put under medical observation.

The commission said that among the 190 imported cases, 21 have been discharged from hospitals, and 169 remain hospitalized, with one still in severe condition.

Additionally, 17 suspected cases from overseas are waiting for confirmation.

The municipality reported no new locally transmitted cases on Friday. The city's total confirmed local cases remained at 339. As of Friday, 327 of the patients have been discharged from hospitals after recovery, six had died, and six are still in hospital receiving treatment.

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