Confirmed NCP cases in Shenzhen rise to 368

Writer: Yu Yuanfan  |  Editor: Holly Wang  |  From: Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission 

Shenzhen confirmed another 4 novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) cases on Feb. 9, adding the total number of confirmed cases in the city to 368, according to the latest figures released by the Health Commission of Shenzhen Municipality today. 

Of the confirmed cases, 176 are male and 192 are female. 

In terms of district distribution, 83 cases were reported in Nanshan District, 68 in Futian District, 61 in Longgang District, 50 in Bao'an District, 31 in Longhua District, 29 in Luohu District, 10 in Guangming District, 6 in Pingshan District, 4 in Yantian District, and 2 in Dapeng New District. The other 24 cases were detected upon entry to the city (from the airport, bus stations, ferry terminals, checkpoints and roadblocks etc.). 

Currently, 13 patients are in critical condition, 35 in severe condition and 46 have been discharged from hospital. There has been no death report so far.

All 322 patients are being treated at Shenzhen No. 3 People's Hospital. 1,104 people in close contact with the patients are under medical observation.