As China continues to battle against the virus, the northwest region Xi'an which has emerged as the epicentre of the virus recorded 175 coronavirus cases which is the highest increase in cases in a single day.

China's Global Times reported that a 38-day-old baby&nbsp;was the youngest to be confirmed with the virus in Xi'an city. The report said there were over a hundred COVID-19 cases for the third successive day.

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The Chinese daily reported that an 85-year-old man was confirmed with the virus in Xi'an. China had reported 206 coronavirus cases last week which was the highest number of cases in nearly two years.

Chinese authorities have put major restrictions in Xi'an city amid the virus outbreak with testing ramped up on a large scale. The authorities have ordered only one member in the household to buy basic necessities once in three days with special permission needed from authorities to leave the city.

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Xi'an has nearly 13 million residents with everyone under lockdown as&nbsp;Shaanxi province witnesses&nbsp;a surge in COVID-19 cases. Reports say Xi'an city has recorded 330 locally transmitted symptomatic cases in the past month.

China has been hit by the Delta variant for the past few months as COVID-19 cases have mounted since since September. The authorities had earlier lockdown several cities and put severe restriction on movement for local residents while closing down domestic airport in a bid to combat the virus.

The authorities have also disciplined government officials for not controlling the virus with at least 26 officials being punished. Reports claim the virus surge in Xi'an has spread to at least five other cities including capital Beijing which is set to host the Winter Olympics in February next year.

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China had detected the first virus case in Wuhan in December 2019. The authorities had reported the first case of the virus to the World Health Organisation(WHO) on December 31. China has reported two deaths due to the virus in the last one year with the total number of fatalities at less than 5,000.

(With inputs from Agencies)

As China continues to battle against the virus, the northwest region Xi'an which has emerged as the epicentre of the virus recorded 175 coronavirus cases which is the highest increase in cases in a single day.

As China continues to battle against the virus, the northwest region Xi'an which has emerged as the epicentre of the virus recorded 175 coronavirus cases which is the highest increase in cases in a single day. China's Global Times reported that a 38-day-old baby was the youngest to be confirmed with the virus in Xi'an city. The report said there were over a hundred COVID-19 cases for the third successive day. Also Read: In this Canada province, health workers to continue work even after testing Covid positive The Chinese daily reported that an 85-year-old man was confirmed with the virus in Xi'an. China had reported 206 coronavirus cases last week which was the highest number of cases in nearly two years. Chinese authorities have put major restrictions in Xi'an city amid the virus outbreak with testing ramped up on a large scale. The authorities have ordered only one member in the household to buy basic necessities once in three days with special permission needed from authorities to leave the city. Also Read: China local symptomatic COVID cases rises for a 4th day as Xian outbreak expands Xi'an has nearly 13 million residents with everyone under lockdown as Shaanxi province witnesses a surge in COVID-19 cases. Reports say Xi'an city has recorded 330 locally transmitted symptomatic cases in the past month. China has been hit by the Delta variant for the past few months as COVID-19 cases have mounted since since September. The authorities had earlier lockdown several cities and put severe restriction on movement for local residents while closing down domestic airport in a bid to combat the virus. The authorities have also disciplined government officials for not controlling the virus with at least 26 officials being punished. Reports claim the virus surge in Xi'an has spread to at least five other cities including capital Beijing which is set to host the Winter Olympics in February next year. Also Read: First local Omicron variant transmission case reported in Indonesia China had detected the first virus case in Wuhan in December 2019. The authorities had reported the first case of the virus to the World Health Organisation(WHO) on December 31. China has reported two deaths due to the virus in the last one year with the total number of fatalities at less than 5,000. (With inputs from Agencies)

China's Xi'an city reports highest COVID-19 surge; 38-day-old baby infected

As China battles the pandemic, authorities in&nbsp;Shaanxi province have ordered workers not to leave for home during New Year and Spring holidays.

China's Xi'an city has emerged as the new epicentre of the virus as authorities have imposed wide-ranging lockdown of the city.

On Saturday, Xi'an witnessed a flare-up of COVID-19 cases with 155 confirmed coronavirus cases with 485 locally transmitted cases detected.

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China's state-run Global Times reported the coronavirus virus cases have been fueled by the Delta variant as authorities have moved in to seal residents of Shaanxi province and tightened restrictions.

Reports said authorities have imposed fines of upto $7,852 on businesses who have been found to be hoarding goods or indulging in overpricing.

The Chinese daily&nbsp;reported that the virus surge has spilled over to other provinces including Henan, Guangdong and capital Beijing.

Reports claim "infection chains" were detected in multiple districts. There are nearly 13 million residents in &nbsp;Xi'an who have been put under lockdown as authorities started a mass testing campaign to rein in the virus.&nbsp;

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The authorities have disallowed cars on the road in Xi'an with fines and detention on those who break the rule.

China recorded 206 coronavirus cases on Sunday.&nbsp;The country continues to fight the pandemic nearly two years after it was first reported in Wuhan.

China had reported the first case of coronavirus to the World Health Organisation on December 31, 2019.

(With inputs from Agencies)

As China battles the pandemic, authorities in Shaanxi province have ordered workers not to leave for home during New Year and Spring holidays. China's Xi'an city has emerged as the new epicentre of the virus as authorities have imposed wide-ranging lockdown of the city.

As China battles the pandemic, authorities in Shaanxi province have ordered workers not to leave for home during New Year and Spring holidays. China's Xi'an city has emerged as the new epicentre of the virus as authorities have imposed wide-ranging lockdown of the city. On Saturday, Xi'an witnessed a flare-up of COVID-19 cases with 155 confirmed coronavirus cases with 485 locally transmitted cases detected. Also Read: Four-fold increase observed in hospitalisation of New York's children China's state-run Global Times reported the coronavirus virus cases have been fueled by the Delta variant as authorities have moved in to seal residents of Shaanxi province and tightened restrictions. Reports said authorities have imposed fines of upto $7,852 on businesses who have been found to be hoarding goods or indulging in overpricing. The Chinese daily reported that the virus surge has spilled over to other provinces including Henan, Guangdong and capital Beijing. Reports claim "infection chains" were detected in multiple districts. There are nearly 13 million residents in Xi'an who have been put under lockdown as authorities started a mass testing campaign to rein in the virus. Also Read | Coronavirus' Alpha variant has learnt how to evade innate immune system: Research The authorities have disallowed cars on the road in Xi'an with fines and detention on those who break the rule. China recorded 206 coronavirus cases on Sunday. The country continues to fight the pandemic nearly two years after it was first reported in Wuhan. China had reported the first case of coronavirus to the World Health Organisation on December 31, 2019. (With inputs from Agencies)

Amid mass testing and lockdown, China orders migrants in Xi'an not to leave city

China detected its highest single-day rise of Covid cases in 21 months with 206 new infections, including 158 locally transmitted ones, the country’s health commission said on Sunday.

Of the new local cases of coronavirus, 157 were reported in Shaanxi and one in Guangxi provinces, besides 48 imported cases, the National Health Commission (NHC) said.

This comes a day after China’s Xi’an city in Shaanx province recorded 250 cases, after which the officials put the city of 13 million residents under a draconian lockdown.

The sudden spike in infection has alarmed officials who are scrambling to make sure that the Winter Olympics begins as per the schedule in February in Beijing.

The Chinese officials claimed that&nbsp;none of the infections were caused by the Omicron variant, although a handful of Omicron infections among international travellers and in southern China have been reported.

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The health officials had also reported an outbreak of Delta strain sub-lineage AY.4 in Zhejiang province in the middle of the month, which was reportedly brought under control.

There were 2,011 active cases in China as of Saturday, with nine in critical condition, the commission said.

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No new deaths were reported, leaving the cumulative death toll at 4,636. Mainland China had 101,077 confirmed cases as of December&nbsp;25.

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Following a spurt in cases in Xi’an city, dozens of Communist officials were punished for failing to stop the outbreak.&nbsp;

China's disciplinary body announced the punishments of the officials on Friday,&nbsp;the latest state reprimands under Beijing's strict zero-Covid approach.

(With inputs from agencies)

China detected its highest single-day rise of Covid cases in 21 months with 206 new infections, including 158 locally transmitted ones, the country’s health commission said on Sunday.

China detected its highest single-day rise of Covid cases in 21 months with 206 new infections, including 158 locally transmitted ones, the country’s health commission said on Sunday. Of the new local cases of coronavirus, 157 were reported in Shaanxi and one in Guangxi provinces, besides 48 imported cases, the National Health Commission (NHC) said. This comes a day after China’s Xi’an city in Shaanx province recorded 250 cases, after which the officials put the city of 13 million residents under a draconian lockdown. The sudden spike in infection has alarmed officials who are scrambling to make sure that the Winter Olympics begins as per the schedule in February in Beijing. The Chinese officials claimed that none of the infections were caused by the Omicron variant, although a handful of Omicron infections among international travellers and in southern China have been reported. Also read | China's Xi'an starts testing for millions as Covid cases surge The health officials had also reported an outbreak of Delta strain sub-lineage AY.4 in Zhejiang province in the middle of the month, which was reportedly brought under control. There were 2,011 active cases in China as of Saturday, with nine in critical condition, the commission said. Also read | China puts millions under lockdown after virus outbreak in Xi'an city No new deaths were reported, leaving the cumulative death toll at 4,636. Mainland China had 101,077 confirmed cases as of December 25. Watch | Gravitas: China's 'Zero Covid' Strategy is failing Following a spurt in cases in Xi’an city, dozens of Communist officials were punished for failing to stop the outbreak. China's disciplinary body announced the punishments of the officials on Friday, the latest state reprimands under Beijing's strict zero-Covid approach. (With inputs from agencies)

China reports 206 new COVID-19 infections, highest in 21 months

After China lockdown millions in Xi'an city in northwest Shaanxi province, reports claim there has been "multiple community transmission chains" including hemorrhagic fever cases.

China's state-run Global Times quoting public health officials reported that it is a "grim and complicated epidemic situation".

The Chinese daily said the hemorrhagic fever "shared similarity in early stage symptoms with COVID-19". The report said there were also cases imported from abroad coming in from international flights.

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The daily said 26 people and four local party officials were punished after the city reported a case imported from Pakistan.

The report said ten people were punished by the party for failing to follow COVID-19 protocol which reportedly led to the infection of staff working in a quarantine hotel for overseas travellers.

Four people were given "administrative punishment" for not being able to control close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases, the newspaper reported.

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Chinese authorities have put 13 million people in Xi'an on lockdown while applying strict COVID-19 rules. All domestic flights have been cancelled with just three international flights allowed. Train travel to destinations across China has also been suspended.

China has also confirmed cases of Omicron variant worrying officials with the country set to host the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

People in the city have also been asked to work from home. The city reported 127 COVID-19 cases which were&nbsp;the highest number of cases in a&nbsp;single day as authorities moved to impose restrictions. Reports said the city reported 234 confirmed coronavirus cases in two weeks.

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The surge in COVID-19 cases in Xi'an has "spilled over" to four other cities, the Chinese newspaper said noting that Xianyang, Dongguan, Yan'an including capital&nbsp;Beijing recorded new COVID-19 cases.

The newspaper informed that Xi'an is the third Chinese city with a population of over 10 million to experience a lockdown after Wuhan last year and Shijiazhuang in north China's Hebei province earlier this year.

The authorities said there could be further COVID-19 cases in &nbsp;Xi'an in the coming days as China continues to grapple with the pandemic.

(With inputs from Agencies)

After China lockdown millions in Xi'an city in northwest Shaanxi province, reports claim there has been "multiple community transmission chains" including hemorrhagic fever cases.

After China lockdown millions in Xi'an city in northwest Shaanxi province, reports claim there has been "multiple community transmission chains" including hemorrhagic fever cases. China's state-run Global Times quoting public health officials reported that it is a "grim and complicated epidemic situation". The Chinese daily said the hemorrhagic fever "shared similarity in early stage symptoms with COVID-19". The report said there were also cases imported from abroad coming in from international flights. Also Read: China puts millions under lockdown after virus outbreak in Xi'an city The daily said 26 people and four local party officials were punished after the city reported a case imported from Pakistan. The report said ten people were punished by the party for failing to follow COVID-19 protocol which reportedly led to the infection of staff working in a quarantine hotel for overseas travellers. Four people were given "administrative punishment" for not being able to control close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases, the newspaper reported. Watch: After lockdown, China punishes officials in Xi'an Chinese authorities have put 13 million people in Xi'an on lockdown while applying strict COVID-19 rules. All domestic flights have been cancelled with just three international flights allowed. Train travel to destinations across China has also been suspended. China has also confirmed cases of Omicron variant worrying officials with the country set to host the Winter Olympics in Beijing. People in the city have also been asked to work from home. The city reported 127 COVID-19 cases which were the highest number of cases in a single day as authorities moved to impose restrictions. Reports said the city reported 234 confirmed coronavirus cases in two weeks. Also Read: China's Xi'an starts testing for millions as Covid cases surge The surge in COVID-19 cases in Xi'an has "spilled over" to four other cities, the Chinese newspaper said noting that Xianyang, Dongguan, Yan'an including capital Beijing recorded new COVID-19 cases. The newspaper informed that Xi'an is the third Chinese city with a population of over 10 million to experience a lockdown after Wuhan last year and Shijiazhuang in north China's Hebei province earlier this year. The authorities said there could be further COVID-19 cases in Xi'an in the coming days as China continues to grapple with the pandemic. (With inputs from Agencies)

Xi'an lockdown: Chinese city reports community transmission, hemorrhagic fever

Entrepreneur Dev Raturi calls the post-COVID-19 world as the 'new normal'. Raturi is an Indian businessman-actor who has been living in Xi'an city in China for the last 15 years. When coronavirus first hit China, Raturi states that the impact on the economy was massive. 
 
"Lot of Industries like aviation, tours and travel, hospitality, food and beverage, manufacturing etc suffered," says Raturi in an exclusive email interview with WION.

Raturi, who runs a chain of Indian restaurants in China said his business was also hit amid the pandemic. "Restaurants remained closed for long time, but the running expenses and employees cost remained.&nbsp;&nbsp; It was indeed a very unprecedented situation for everyone which no one could predict."

While the world is still grappling with the virus, China has slowly started getting back to normalcy. A lot of public spaces have opened up in Xian where Raturi lives with his family and gyms, theatres and bars are expected to open only by the end of May. Raturi, though, says that while businesses have opened up across the state, there still several "teething issues that every business is facing"

"If I talk about the food business, there is a decline of over 50% business as the people are still not comfortable shopping and dining outside," he states.

The new normal

Film shoots have also resumed in the country. Raturi is currently in Hengdian shooting for an upcoming Chinese movie 'God of War' which is based on a true story from the pages of Chinese history. He is playing the role of a pirate leader. The crew though, like others in the country, had to undergo several tests and scanning before they could resume filming.

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"Every individual is scrutinized everywhere through Covid19 repository system, thermal scanning, medical tests etc. If you are travelling to other cities, you need to scan the QR code of the state Police and submit to them the medical test report before resuming the work. This applies to everyone including main stars, actors, and the entire movie crew," says the actor.

Life of an Indian actor in China

Originally from Tehri, Garhwal, before making China his home, Raturi recalls he had tried his luck in Bollywood. He had, like many other aspiring Indians, wanted to be an actor of Hindi films but froze before the camera when he got the opportunity once.

"I moved on in life and 20 years later, I am glad destiny has brought me back in this industry. I have thousands of fans who are adding up and following my profile every day. They are loving my work and sending their appreciations regularly which is a great feeling."

He has in a short period worked in 6 movies in China and 2 TV series. He has also been part of a Hollywood co-production called 'Iron Sky (The Ark)'&nbsp; and 'The Trapped'. Raturi reveals that he is also in talks with a Bollywood producer and may feature in a Hindi film soon. Life has truly come to a full circle.

Life amid/post-COVID -19

Did he ever think of returning to India, when coronavirus broke out in the country? Raturi recalls that while his extended family in India did urge him to come back, he decided to stay put in China. "There's an Indian community Called IIC ( IndiansinChina ) here and we are all well connected through that community. Indian Embassy was very active to support Indians during the Covid19 period.&nbsp; We never felt we are living outside India. All Indians were well-taken care by IIC community.&nbsp; In fact, the Chinese government has been very supportive to us," he says.

Raturi says precautions have become a way of life in post-COVID China. "The government is very active to track every data to ensure the pandemic does not spread again. I am glad that last week the last patient in Wuhan was recovered making Wuhan a COVID free province which is indeed an incredible achievement of the country. My kid has started going to the school where before entering the school his shoes are first sanitized, the mask is changed after which he goes through an auto-dispensing sanitizer machine followed by sanitizer fog machine and thermal scanning.

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(Image courtesy Dev Raturi)</h5>

Every restaurant is now equipped with sanitizers and thermal scanners which has now become a government mandate. The coordination between the health officials, hospitals and government has increased manifold."

Word of advice

Having dealt with the pandemic from close quarters, Raturi has an appeal for his Indian brothers. "Stay calm and do not panic with the situation however at the same time, take maximum precautions to save yourself from getting infected from this highly contagious virus."

Raturi urges people to not step out unless necessary and adapt digital transactions wherever possible. "Regular sanitisation and social distancing are the keys for dealing with such a pandemic," says Raturi before signing off.

Entrepreneur Dev Raturi calls the post-COVID-19 world as the 'new normal'. Raturi is an Indian businessman-actor who has been living in Xi'an city in China for the last 15 years.

Entrepreneur Dev Raturi calls the post-COVID-19 world as the 'new normal'. Raturi is an Indian businessman-actor who has been living in Xi'an city in China for the last 15 years. When coronavirus first hit China, Raturi states that the impact on the economy was massive. "Lot of Industries like aviation, tours and travel, hospitality, food and beverage, manufacturing etc suffered," says Raturi in an exclusive email interview with WION. Raturi, who runs a chain of Indian restaurants in China said his business was also hit amid the pandemic. "Restaurants remained closed for long time, but the running expenses and employees cost remained. It was indeed a very unprecedented situation for everyone which no one could predict." While the world is still grappling with the virus, China has slowly started getting back to normalcy. A lot of public spaces have opened up in Xian where Raturi lives with his family and gyms, theatres and bars are expected to open only by the end of May. Raturi, though, says that while businesses have opened up across the state, there still several "teething issues that every business is facing" "If I talk about the food business, there is a decline of over 50% business as the people are still not comfortable shopping and dining outside," he states. The new normal Film shoots have also resumed in the country. Raturi is currently in Hengdian shooting for an upcoming Chinese movie 'God of War' which is based on a true story from the pages of Chinese history. He is playing the role of a pirate leader. The crew though, like others in the country, had to undergo several tests and scanning before they could resume filming. (Image courtesy Dev Raturi) "Every individual is scrutinized everywhere through Covid19 repository system, thermal scanning, medical tests etc. If you are travelling to other cities, you need to scan the QR code of the state Police and submit to them the medical test report before resuming the work. This applies to everyone including main stars, actors, and the entire movie crew," says the actor. Life of an Indian actor in China Originally from Tehri, Garhwal, before making China his home, Raturi recalls he had tried his luck in Bollywood. He had, like many other aspiring Indians, wanted to be an actor of Hindi films but froze before the camera when he got the opportunity once. "I moved on in life and 20 years later, I am glad destiny has brought me back in this industry. I have thousands of fans who are adding up and following my profile every day. They are loving my work and sending their appreciations regularly which is a great feeling." He has in a short period worked in 6 movies in China and 2 TV series. He has also been part of a Hollywood co-production called 'Iron Sky (The Ark)' and 'The Trapped'. Raturi reveals that he is also in talks with a Bollywood producer and may feature in a Hindi film soon. Life has truly come to a full circle. Life amid/post-COVID -19 Did he ever think of returning to India, when coronavirus broke out in the country? Raturi recalls that while his extended family in India did urge him to come back, he decided to stay put in China. "There's an Indian community Called IIC ( IndiansinChina ) here and we are all well connected through that community. Indian Embassy was very active to support Indians during the Covid19 period. We never felt we are living outside India. All Indians were well-taken care by IIC community. In fact, the Chinese government has been very supportive to us," he says. Raturi says precautions have become a way of life in post-COVID China. "The government is very active to track every data to ensure the pandemic does not spread again. I am glad that last week the last patient in Wuhan was recovered making Wuhan a COVID free province which is indeed an incredible achievement of the country. My kid has started going to the school where before entering the school his shoes are first sanitized, the mask is changed after which he goes through an auto-dispensing sanitizer machine followed by sanitizer fog machine and thermal scanning. (Image courtesy Dev Raturi) Every restaurant is now equipped with sanitizers and thermal scanners which has now become a government mandate. The coordination between the health officials, hospitals and government has increased manifold." Word of advice Having dealt with the pandemic from close quarters, Raturi has an appeal for his Indian brothers. "Stay calm and do not panic with the situation however at the same time, take maximum precautions to save yourself from getting infected from this highly contagious virus." Raturi urges people to not step out unless necessary and adapt digital transactions wherever possible. "Regular sanitisation and social distancing are the keys for dealing with such a pandemic," says Raturi before signing off.

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