Prognosis
Wuhan to Test Whole City of 11 Million as New Cases Emerge
- Former epicenter sees new cases, first since lockdown lifted
- Infections come as China cautiously reopens reeling economy
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Wuhan has ordered officials to test its entire population of 11 million people after the central Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic began reported new infections for the first time since its lockdown was lifted.
All districts in the city have been told to submit a plan laying out how they will prepare to conduct testing of everyone under their purview within 10 days, according to a document from Wuhan’s anti-virus department cited in Chinese state media reports. The plans should prioritize the testing of vulnerable groups and areas like residential compounds, the document is cited as saying.