In its statement the commission added that 34 new asymptomatic cases were reported, down from 47 the previous day. Provincial health officials said it had 22 new imported cases on Friday, all Chinese nationals coming from Russia, and one new local case, in its capital of Harbin. Inner Mongolia had a daily tally of 27 new imported cases by Saturday morning, all from Russia, the region’s health authority said. A rise in virus infections has prompted authorities in Guangzhou to step up scrutiny of foreigners, ordering bars and restaurants not to serve clients who appear to be of African origin, the U.S. consulate in the southern city said. It advised African-Americans or those who feel they might be suspected of contact with nationals of African origin to avoid the city.

Source: The Star April 11, 2020 05:37 UTC