Nearly 500 people have contracted the coronavirus at tourist attractions, according to Chinese media, this could seriously hinder China’s goal of “Zero Coronavirus”.
This tourist resort is located in Guangxi, China. China’s Global Times reported that more than 2,000 tourists have been stranded in Beihai province as a result of the outbreak.
Beihai is located in the south of Guangxi. The first asymptomatic case of Belhai was reported on 12 July. As of Saturday (July 16), a total of 9 confirmed infections and 444 asymptomatic infections have been reported, according to the Global Times.
The outbreak according to the Guangxi Provincial Health Commission, has affected several cities, including Beihai, Nanning, Guilin, Hezhou and Chongzuo.
In other cities of the region, 30 asymptomatic infections were detected.
This new wave is caused by Omicron sub-variants.
China recently introduced a lockdown in the 13 millionth city of Xian. Cases have been reported associated with the new Omicron sub-variant. From Saturday to Monday, 19 people were infected with COVID-19.
