SZ confirms 2 more imported COVID-19 cases with total cases rising to 425

Shenzhen confirmed 2 imported COVID-19 cases on Mar. 17, adding the number of imported cases in the city to 8, according to the latest figures released by the Health Commission of Shenzhen Municipality today.

Both cases are expatriates working in Shenzhen. They returned to China from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands respectively, and both were confirmed of infection after arriving in Shenzhen. 

Case 7 was confirmed in the early morning of Mar. 17. The patient, a 23-year-old male of British nationality working in Shenzhen, returned to China from the United Kingdom. He was sent to hospital directly from Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint and was later confirmed of infection. Previously, he lived in Bao’an District. He left China for London on Jan. 12. The patient has been transferred to Shenzhen No. 3 People’s Hospital for treatment. Preliminary tracing results show that no persons on the Chinese mainland have had close contact with the patient.

Case 8 was confirmed on the morning of Mar. 17. The patient, a 29-year-old male of Dutch nationality working in Shenzhen, returned to China from the Netherlands. He underwent medical observation after arriving in Shenzhen Airport and was later confirmed of infection. Previously, he lived in Luohu District. He left China for the Netherlands for vacation on Jan. 27. The patient has been transferred to Shenzhen No. 3 People’s Hospital for treatment. The 5 persons on the Chinese mainland who have been traced to have had close contact with the patient have all been quarantined for medical observation. Disinfection has been carried out in areas including his residence. 

The 8 COVID-19 cases the city has confirmed since Feb. 22 were all imported from other countries.

Case 1, a 35-year-old male of Chinese nationality returning from the United Kingdom, was confirmed of infection on Mar. 1;

Case 2, a 70-year-old female of Chinese nationality returning from Spain, was confirmed of infection on Mar. 6;

Case 3, a 25-year-old male of Chinese nationality returning from France, was confirmed of infection on Mar. 11;

Case 4, a 52-year-old male of Chinese nationality returning from the Philippines, was confirmed of infection on Mar. 14.

Case 5, a 13-year-old male of Chinese nationality returning from Switzerland, was confirmed of infection on Mar. 15.

Case 6, a 31-year-old male of Chinese nationality returning from the Philippines, was confirmed of infection on Mar. 15.

Case 7, a 23-year-old male of British nationality returning from the United Kingdom, was confirmed of infection on Mar. 17. 

Case 8, a 29-year-old male of Dutch nationality returning from the Netherlands, was confirmed of infection on Mar. 17. 

As of Mar. 17, Shenzhen has confirmed a total of 425 COVID-19 cases. Another 1 patient was discharged from hospital the same day.

Of the confirmed cases, 204 are male and 221 are female.

In terms of district distribution, 87 cases were reported in Nanshan District, 83 in Futian District, 71 in Longgang District, 62 in Bao'an District, 34 in Longhua District, 32 in Luohu District, 11 in Guangming District, 7 in Pingshan District, 6 in Yantian District, and 2 in Dapeng New District. The other 30 cases were detected upon entry to the city (from the airport, bus stations, ferry terminals, checkpoints and roadblocks etc.).

Currently, 1 patient is in critical condition, 1 in severe condition and 403 have been discharged from hospital. 3 deaths have been reported so far.

All 19 patients are being treated at Shenzhen No. 3 People's Hospital. 120 people in close contact with the patients are under medical observation.