China has reported 24,101 new Covid cases on 8th April 2022, with Shanghai accounting for more than 21,000 of those cases. THe figures represent a new pandemic high for cases in China.

“Chinese mainland reported 1540 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, and 22561 new local asymptomatic cases. Shanghai reported on Friday more than 21,222 COVID-19 positive cases, the first time that the daily new cases in the city surpassed 20,000 in this fresh wave.”

The figures show a doubling rate every four days or so. 

April 7th, 2022: 1284 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, and 21711 new local asymptomatic cases

April 6, 2022: 1383 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, and 19089 new local asymptomatic cases

April 5, 2022: 1173 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, and 15239 new local asymptomatic cases

April 4, 2022: 1366 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, and 11771 new local asymptomatic cases

Shanghai has reportedly prepared 130,000 beds for Covid care according to a Channel New Asia report

Global News report

At least 23 cities in China on full or partial lockdown, covering 193 million people – Reuters

— BNO News (@BNOFeed) April 8, 2022

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