Man probed for violating COVID rules

Writer: Xia Yuanjie  |  Editor: Zhang Chanwen  |  From: Shenzhen Daily  |  Updated: 2022-08-26

An asymptomatic carrier, surnamed Ye, on Tuesday was investigated by the police for violating quarantine rules.

Ye, 28, allegedly dine out despite his yellow health code and close contact with infected patients. His companions were in quarantine at that time and his alleged violation was discovered during a recent epidemiological study.

Futian District authorities issued an announcement Wednesday, requiring residents who visited Jiandong Restaurant and Zhen You Wei Fast-Food Restaurant on Tuesday to report their travel history by calling 0755-23641850 or 0755-23641870.

Shenzhen reported six new local COVID-19 cases, including two asymptomatic carriers Thursday, sources from the city’s health commission said Thursday. Two of the new cases were detected among close contacts of previous patients, two from routine testing of key groups of people and the other two from community screening.