China reports no new COVID-19 cases for first time since virus outbreak

China has reported new confirmed case of coronavirus for first time it started reporting daily COVID-19 cases after virus outbreak in Wuhan last year. National Health Commission said in a statement that re were, however, two suspected infections, one imported case in Shanghai and or a locally transmitted case in rastern province of Jilin.

China has recorded 82,971 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 4,634 death related to virus so far with a sharp decline in locally transmitted cases. President Xi Jinping has been facing flak over handling of coronavirus at earlier st with allegations of hiding facts and delaying coronavirus response.

During 73rd session of World Health Assembly (WHA), Xi pledged that any COVID-19 vaccine developed in country will be me “global public good” as Beijing’s contribution to pandemic response. He ded that Beijing will work with United Nations to set up a global humanitarian response depot and hub in China.

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Pledge of $2 billion

Chinese leer said that Beijing will ensure operation of anti-epidemic supply chains through “green corridors” for fast-track transportation and customs clearance. He also me a pledge of $2 billion of contribution over two years to help COVID-19 response and displayed support for a  review of pandemic response. 

“China will establish a cooperation mechanism to pair up with 30 African hospitals for COVID-19 preparedness,” he ded.

Xi said that China supports a comprehensive review of global response to pandemic led by UN health ncy but only after coronavirus is brought under control. 66-year-old leer asserted that China has been open and transparent about virus outbreak from beginning and will support a probe if it is conducted in an objective and impartial manner.

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(Im credit: AP)