Chinese authorities in northeastern Harbin city announced new COVID-19 infections on Sept. 21, and closed down public places such as schools, indoor entertainment facilities, and board and lodging accommodations.
The National Health Commission dispatched a medical team to Harbin, in Heilongjiang Province, to lead the local government in curbing the spread of COVID-19. This level of response indicates that the outbreak could be very serious and that central authorities are concerned that the local government can’t control the situation.
