Beijing: China on Monday reported 2,281 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said on Tuesday.
A total of 57 imported COVID-19 cases were reported on Monday, according to the Commission.
Earlier, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that Beijing will stick to its “zero COVID-19” policy, days after National Health Commission (NHC) released new guidelines easing its control measures.
China is facing a huge challenge by fighting against the virus surge in two years and several cities have imposed travel bans and lockdowns, including tech hub Shenzhen, which have shaken economic stability and global supply chains.