Headline: Tianjin Reports Eight New Imported COVID-19 Cases and Five Asymptomatic Infections
Tianjin’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that between 6 PM on December 31, 2021, and 6 PM on January 1, 2022, eight new imported COVID-19 cases were identified. Seven were Chinese citizens, and one was a French national. Four cases were mild, and four were classified as ordinary. The cases originated from Côte d’Ivoire (one), Liberia (one), Senegal (one), France (one), the United States (two), and Italy (two). This brings the total number of imported COVID-19 cases to 446, comprising individuals from various nationalities.
A reassessment of the 407th imported case via chest CT scan revealed ground-glass opacities in the left lung’s lower lobe. City experts subsequently reclassified the patient’s condition from mild to ordinary.
The 439th imported case, a Chinese national recently residing in Côte d’Ivoire, arrived at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on December 30, 2021, via flight CA934 from Paris. Initial screenings showed no abnormalities. After quarantine and sample collection, the individual was moved to a designated isolation facility in Jizhou District. A positive COVID-19 test result on December 31 led to transfer to Haihe Hospital. Chest imaging revealed ground-glass opacities in the left lung’s lower lobe, resulting in a diagnosis of ordinary COVID-19. Stringent infection control measures were implemented.
The 440th imported case, also a Chinese citizen, recently resided in Liberia. This individual arrived on December 30, 2021, at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on flight CA934 having transited through Paris. Entry screenings were unremarkable. Following quarantine and sample taking, the person was transferred to a centralized isolation facility in Heping District. A positive COVID-19 test on December 31 prompted transfer to Haihe Hospital for treatment. Chest imaging displayed patchy shadows in the left lung’s upper and lower lobes; the case was classified as ordinary COVID-19. Strict infection control measures were adhered to.
The 441st imported case, a Chinese national from Senegal, arrived at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on December 30, 2021, via flight CA934 from Paris. Initial health checks were normal. After quarantine and sample analysis, the individual was isolated in Binhai New Area. A positive COVID-19 test on December 31 resulted in Haihe Hospital admission. Symptoms included throat irritation, fever, and tiredness. The case was categorized as mild COVID-19. Rigorous infection control measures were implemented.
Tianjin health officials announced the 442nd instance of imported COVID-19. The French national, recently residing in Paris, arrived at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on December 30, 2021, via flight CA934. Initial screenings revealed no irregularities. Following quarantine checks and sample collection, the individual was moved to a designated isolation facility in Binhai New Area. A positive COVID-19 test on December 31st prompted immediate transfer to Haihe Hospital. Chest imaging showed ground-glass opacities in the right lung’s lower lobe. Expert assessment classified the case as a typical imported COVID-19 infection. Stringent containment protocols were implemented.
The 443rd imported COVID-19 case involved a Chinese citizen recently living in the United States. The patient arrived at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on December 27, 2021, on flight CA988 (with a connection in Los Angeles). Entry screenings showed no issues. After standard quarantine procedures and specimen collection, the patient was sent to an isolation center in Heping District. Fever and throat irritation developed on December 30th, necessitating transfer by ambulance to Airport Hospital. A positive test result on December 31st led to transfer to Haihe Hospital for treatment. Experts designated this case as a mild imported infection. Comprehensive containment measures were immediately enacted.
The 444th imported case was a Chinese national, recently from the United States. This individual arrived at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on December 27, 2021, on flight CA988 from Los Angeles. Initial health checks at entry were unremarkable. After customs screening and sample acquisition, the person was sent to an isolation ward in Hongqiao District. On December 30, symptoms emerged, including fever, fatigue, and muscle pain. Ambulance transport to Airport Hospital followed, and a positive COVID-19 test result on December 31st triggered transfer to Haihe Hospital. The municipal expert panel categorized this as a mild imported COVID-19 infection. Complete containment strategies were employed.
Officials confirmed the 445th imported case, a Chinese citizen who had recently been in Italy. The patient arrived in Tianjin on flight NO946 from Milan on December 31, 2021. Entry screenings yielded normal results. Following standard procedures, including sample collection at customs, the individual was moved to an isolation site in Nankai District. A positive COVID-19 test result materialized on January 1, 2022, leading to urgent transport to Haihe Hospital. Chest imaging revealed ground-glass opacities in the left lung’s lower lobe. The municipal expert panel determined this as a typical imported COVID-19 infection. Complete containment was strictly enforced.
Another imported case, the 446th, involved a Chinese citizen recently residing in Italy. This patient arrived at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on December 31, 2021, via flight NO946 from Milan. Initial screenings found no abnormalities. Following quarantine measures and specimen collection, the patient was transferred to an isolation facility in Nankai District. A positive COVID-19 result on January 1, 2022, triggered immediate transportation to Haihe Hospital. The individual presented with fever, reaching a peak temperature of 38.6°
A sum total of 442 individuals tested positive for asymptomatic COVID-19 infection (437 cases stemmed from overseas). Twenty-five patients remained under observation (all with international travel histories), 359 were discharged, and 58 cases transitioned to confirmed infections. These figures include one case each from Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Ghana, and Italy.
The 438th asymptomatic case, a Chinese national recently in Benin, arrived at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on December 30, 2021, via flight CA934 from Paris. Initial screenings revealed no irregularities. Following customs procedures and sample collection, the individual proceeded to a designated isolation facility in Dongli District. A positive coronavirus test on December 31 prompted immediate transfer to Haihe Hospital via emergency services. A medical panel classified the infection as imported, and comprehensive containment measures were implemented.
The 439th asymptomatic infection involved a Chinese citizen who had been in Côte d’Ivoire. This person landed at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on December 30, 2021, on flight CA934 originating in Paris. Entry screenings showed no anomalies. After standard quarantine procedures at the Jizhou District facility, a positive COVID-19 test result emerged on December 31st. Subsequent transfer to Haihe Hospital by ambulance followed expert assessment, confirming an imported case, with strict containment measures enforced.
Similarly, the 440th asymptomatic case, a Chinese national with recent travel to Madagascar, arrived at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on December 30, 2021, on flight CA934. The initial health check was unremarkable. Following protocol, the individual underwent quarantine in Heping District before a positive test on December 31st led to Haihe Hospital transfer. City specialists confirmed the case as imported, triggering full implementation of isolation protocols.
The 441st asymptomatic case, also a Chinese citizen, had recently been in Ghana. This person’s arrival at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on December 30, 2021, on flight CA934, was followed by routine screenings, which yielded negative results. The individual was transferred to a quarantine facility in Heping District. A positive COVID-19 test result, recorded on December 31st, resulted in transport to Haihe Hospital for treatment. Expert evaluation confirmed the infection as of foreign origin, prompting full containment measures.
Lastly, the 442nd asymptomatic infection involved a Chinese national from Italy. This individual arrived at Tianjin Binhai International Airport on December 31, 2021, via flight NO946 from Milan. The initial health assessment was normal. After undergoing quarantine at the designated facility in Nankai District, a positive COVID-19 test was reported on January 1, 2022. The person was then transported to Haihe Hospital. This case was also declared an imported infection by a panel of experts, with rigorous isolation practices enforced.
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Currently, Tianjin reports zero suspected cases. Authorities have tracked down and examined 18,852 individuals identified as close associates; 1,608 remain under medical supervision.
(Tianjin Bureau correspondent Wang Xiaopei)
