Two asymptomatic coronavirus cases reported in Dalian

A worker unloads boxes of imported frozen meat at a cold storage at Dalian port in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 8, 2020. Since it resumed operation, the port has streamlined its cold chain operation attempting to achieve greater efficiency. (Xinhua/Yao Jianfeng)

Two asymptomatic coronavirus cases were reported in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province on Thursday. The two are carriers of a company.

The two were isolated and are receiving medical treatment. Their close contacts have also been put under medical observation.

The community where the two residents live has collected 8,216 nucleic acid samples, all testing negative. 

Dalian on Tuesday has reported four silent virus cases. The four are carriers working for a cold-chain related industry. 

The two new cases were found while screening people who were put under medical observation. 

Global Times