Shanghai Health Commission reported a total of 1 locally transmitted COVID-19 case this morning, Friday, July 29. A further 6 local asymptomatic cases were also reported.
Of the 1 new local case reported, 1 tested positive during central quarantine, while 0 tested positive during regular screening.
Of the 6 new local asymptomatic cases reported, 6 tested positive during central quarantine, while 0 tested positive during regular screening.
San Francisco flight suspended…
United Airlines’ Flight UA857 from San Francisco to Shanghai has been suspended for two weeks from August 8 after five passengers on a July 18 flight tested positive for COVID-19, the Civil Aviation Administration of China has announced.
The CAAC launched its suspension mechanism for international passenger flights in June 2020. Here’s how it works:
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Passenger tests positive – week suspension
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Passengers testing positive reaches 5 – two week suspension
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Passengers testing positive reaches 10 – four week suspension
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No passengers test positive for 3 weeks in a row – airline may increase flights to two per week
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has maintained regular flights with 54 countries.
In other COVID news…
With sporadic community infections reappearing in the city, authorities are encouraging people to get their COVID-19 booster shot. If you haven’t had yours yet, here’s how to sign up:
READ MORE: Foreigners in Shanghai Can Now Get Their COVID-19 Booster Shot
China’s travel code, used for checking the travel history of people in the country, now only checks the travel history of users over a 7-day period, as opposed to the previous 14-days:
READ MORE: Travel Code History Reduced from 14 to 7 Days
That restrictive star symbol will no longer appear on the Travel Code app:
READ MORE: No More Dreaded Star On China’s Travel Code App
China has further eased restrictions for overseas arrivals into the country, with 7-day centralized quarantine plus 3-day ‘health monitoring’ at home (the ‘7+3’ policy) the norm:
READ MORE: Only 7 Days Centralized Quarantine for ALL Overseas Arrivals
A negative PCR test result obtained within the last 72 hours is currently a must in Shanghai should you wish to take part in ‘normal life’ – click the link below to find out where to get one:
READ MORE: Here’s How to Find Your Closest PCR Test Site
Meanwhile, those Shanghai residents who do not do a PCR test within seven days of their last test will see their health code turn yellow:
READ MORE: Health Codes Will Now Turn Yellow If No Test Within 7 Days
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