Jiangsu province reported two local asymptomatic carriers of Covid-19 on September 14.

The new cases were registered in Nanjing and Changzhou cities.

Two inbound confirmed cases and three inbound symptomless cases were newly reported in the province.

Another hospitalized Covid-19 patient was discharged, while five asymptomatic carriers (two local and three inbound) were released from medical observation.

Fourteen confirmed cases (seven local and seven inbound) are still undergoing treatment at designated hospitals, while 39 asymptomatic carriers (14 local and 25 inbound) are currently under medical observation in isolation.

As of this update, China's list of virus transmission zones stands at 1,284 high-risk, 1,224 medium-risk and 168 low-risk areas.

Experts noted that the Omicron variant of the coronavirus � with increased transmissibility, a shorter incubation period, and higher rates of asymptomatic transmission � has imposed a new challenge for epidemic controls. It is necessary to continue practicing personal protective measures during all transmission scenarios and keep up with relevant information from official sources. Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel abroad or trip to areas with medium- or high-risk status or places with confirmed local cases.

The implemented health protocols are as follows:

1. Please provide needed information in time and support Covid-19 prevention and control measures. Those coming or returning to the province from areas with locally confirmed cases or those whose travel histories overlap any confirmed cases should inform their employers, communities, or hotels upon arrival as soon as possible. Please cooperate in providing information, taking nucleic acid tests, and undergoing isolated medical observation.

2. Seek inoculation. It is the most effective way against Covid-19 as it helps build herd immunity, mitigate the pandemic’s impacts, and end its spread. People eligible for vaccination, with no contraindications, should all be inoculated.

3. Maintain routine prevention and control. Keep the mask on, especially in crowded places with poor ventilation. Properly wear your mask and cooperate in temperature and health code checks and keep a one-meter distance away from others when you are in public areas such as malls, restaurants, and hotels.

4. Increase awareness of personal prevention. Maintain good habits for health such as washing hands regularly, wearing a mask, ventilating rooms more often, reducing gatherings, using serving chopsticks, and dining separately. Seek medical treatment in line with regulatory procedures when symptoms including fever, dry cough, fatigue, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, sore throat, reduced sense of smell and taste, conjunctivitis (pink eye), muscle pain, and diarrhea show. Keep the mask on and avoid using public transport when seeking treatment.