From 00:00 to 12:00 on August 17, Dongguan reported 1 asymptomatic case who was a close contact of positive cases reported earlier by other cities and identified during the period of centralized quarantine. 

Detailed information is as follows:

The asymptomatic case is a 34-year-old female who works and lives in the northern area of Songshan Lake. 

On the afternoon of August 16, our city received a notification from other city that a positive case had visited Dongguan from August 14 to 15. Later, one of the close contacts who practised centralized quarantine as required in Dongguan tested positive. After re-collection and re-examination by Dongguan CDC, the result remained positive. The case was transferred to the designated hospital for isolation and medical observation in a closed-loop procedure, and was diagnosed as an asymptomatic case after further examination and expert consultation. 

To eliminate the risk of the spread of the epidemic, citizens who have been to the following places at the following times, please take the initiative to report immediately to the community, employers or hotel where you live.

Songshan Lake

From 14:20 on August 14 to August 16: Poly Red Coral Residential Quarters (No. 6, Industrial North 2nd Road, Northern Area) (保利红珊瑚小区-北部片区工业北二路6号)

During 8:30-18:31 on August 15 and 8:30-15:43 on August 16: Zone D5, East Industrial Road, Northern Area (北部片区工业东路D5区)

Dongcheng District

During 13:00-14:00 on August 14: Fenliang Workshop Restaurant (Room 131, Building 3, No. 1, Yifeng Road) (粉粮工坊-怡丰路1号3栋131室)

During 8:40-12:00 on August 15: Poly Bay Area Investment and Development Co., Ltd. (Dongguan Headquarters) (Office Building, No. 1, Phase 9, Dongcheng Mingyuan, Huolianshu) (保利湾区投资发展有限公司(东莞本部) -火炼树东城明苑9期1号办公楼)

During 12:00-13:00 on August 15: Xiangli Restaurant (No. 34, Yinshu Road, Dongguan) (湘里菜馆-东莞市银树路34号)

Liaobu Town

During 18:51-21:02 on August 14: Wanrun Plaza (No. 80, Xiangshi Road) (万润广场-香市路80号), to be specific:

on the 3rd floor:

During 18:51-20:28: Yilihui Beauty Shop (伊丽汇美容店);

on the 1st floor:

During 20:28-20:37: Qitou Duck (栖头鸭) ; 

Duirng 20:37-20:52: Shuyi Grass Jelly (书亦烧仙草) ;

During 20:52-20:55: Master of Nanyang (南洋大师傅) ;

During 20:55-21:02: Drive away after arriving at the underground parking lot by sightseeing elevator.

The general public is requested to consciously abide by the relevant epidemic prevention and control regulations, firmly establishing the awareness that "everyone is responsible for their own health". Please wear masks properly, wash hands frequently, ensure good ventilation and maintain social distancing. Before entering public places, citizens should cooperate with the anti-epidemic measures such as taking temperature checks, wearing a mask, scanning the venue code and showing their itinerary card. Please participate in the nucleic acid tests organized by the village, community or unit where you are located.

According to the relevant requirements of epidemic prevention and control:

1. Individuals who have come (returned) from Tibet Autonomous Region on and after August 1 (from the date of leaving Tibet) should practice self-health monitoring at home for 3 days and not go out during the period. They should receive nucleic acid tests on the 1st, 3rd days, and are advised to take nucleic acid test on the 5th and 7th days.

2. Individuals who have come (returned) from outside Dongguan are required to take nucleic acid tests twice within 3 days upon arrival (with an interval of at least 24 hours) and practice self-health monitoring. During the period, it is recommended to avoid gatherings, refrain from unnecessary outings, and not go to crowded places. Please take personal protection when going out. 

Residents who have not completed the whole course of the COVID-19 vaccine should take the initiative to go to the designated vaccination point to vaccinate with the vaccine. People who experience fever, dry cough, fatigue, sore throat, decreased sense of smell (taste), nasal congestion, runny nose, conjunctivitis, myalgia, and diarrhoea should go to a nearby fever clinic as soon as possible. They shall practise proper self-protection and avoid public transportation in such cases.