(CNN) A "wartime" state has been declared in the capital of Xinjiang, home to China's persecuted Muslim-majority Uyghur ethnic group, as authorities implement strict and sweeping measures to stem a spike in coronavirus cases. The city of Urumqi reported 17 local infections Sunday, meaning that 47 cases have been identified since last Wednesday. Residents undergo testing for the coronavirus on July 19 in Urumqi, China. Beijing last month saw the worst coronavirus resurgence in China since the initial epidemic was largely brought under control in March. The outbreak infected more than 300 people, but swift lockdown measures , extensive contact tracing and mass testing saw it contained.

Source: CNN July 20, 2020 07:30 UTC