Following a weeks-long lull in new coronavirus COVID-19 cases, Beijing has recorded dozens of new cases in recent days.<br />According to Reuters, all the new cases have been linked to a major wholesale food market in the city.<br />On Sunday night Beijing ordered all companies to supervise 14-day home quarantine for employees who have visited the Xinfadi market.<br />The same applies to any employees who have been in contact with anyone who visited the market.<br />At least 10 Chinese cities, including Harbin and Dalian, have urged residents not to travel to the capital.<br />As in other countries, China hopes to stop a second wave from emerging after easing lockdowns that hammered its economy earlier this year.
