China detects positive COVID-19 sample from imported frozen beef & shrimp; closes storage

As world continues to grapple with COVID-19 pandemic, China recently detected Coronavirus samples on packing of a batch of imported beef & shrimp. According to an international news ncy, first instance of detecting COVID-19 on packaging of a batch of Brazilian beef was recorded in Wuhan. As per statement issued by Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, 3 positive Coronavirus samples have been collected from outer packing of frozen beef from Brazil.'

RE | China: Authorities Find Coronavirus On Packaging Of Brazilian Beef In Wuhan

China detects positive COVID-19 sample from frozen meat

statement furr stated that this packd food h entered China via Qingdao on August 7 and was later transported to Wuhan on August 17. Since n, pack h remained in cold facility, until recently. Reacting to this news, Brazil government while speaking to an international news ncy stated that Chinese authorities have t yet informed m about this incident. 

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Soon after Coronavirus was detected on packs, over 100 staff members at Wuhan facility h undergone COVID-19 tests. Recently, Chinese authorities have also detected Coronavirus samples on packaging of Argentine beef. Along with se frozen packs, Chinese city of Lanzhou detected COVID-19 sample on packaging of a batch of shrimp from Saudi Arabia. 

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On Saturday, western Chinese city of Lanzhou also detected Covid-19 sample on packaging of a batch of shrimp from Saudi Arabia as well. As per reports, virus-infected pack of shrimps entered China on October 21 and reached Lanzhou on vember 8. As of w, Chinese authorities have temporarily closed cold stor plants where Coronavirus cases have been discovered. 

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(With ANI inputs)