A quarantine hotel reports that one asymptomatic COVID-19 case was found during a routine PCR testing on its staff on 4 September 2021. The staff was preliminarily identified as an imported related case. Upon the receipt of report, Yuexiu District immediately launched an emergency plan. We hereby notify the details of the case as follows:

1.Facts

Ms. Xu is a 42-year-old staff member at the Donghai Mansion (a quarantine hotel for international inbound travelers). She tested positive for COVID-19 on September 4. All her previous results before September 4 came back negative. She has been transferred to the No.8 People’s Hospital of Guangzhou and was confirmed by healthcare professionals as an asymptotic case. All the areas in her residence and workplace tested negative for the virus.

2. Community management and control & mandatory testing

For the health of the residents, Yuexiu District has implemented lockdown on Donghai Mansion and its neighborhood and conducted mandatory PCR testing on all residents on September 4. The testing will continue tomorrow morning. Please cooperate with the arrangements of the government and your community, and go take a PCR test at the designated point.

3. Reminder

Please do not believe or spread any rumor. Always stay alert and take proper personal protective measures. Please wear a mask, wash your hands often, keep your room well-ventilated, and practice social distancing. If you experience a fever or any other COVID-19 symptoms, please strengthen self-protection, avoid taking public transportation, and immediately go to a fever clinic for medical treatment.

Yuexiu District COVID-19 Control and Prevention Command Center

September 4, 2021