The epidemic in Xinjiang keeps getting worse. On July 29, officials reported an additional 96 confirmed cases and 18 asymptomatic patients who are all concentrated in Ürümqi. The spokesperson of the World Uyghur Congress indicated that the epidemic in Xinjiang is very severe and local residents do not believe in the official reports. The local government implemented tighter control, not only did they lock down the city, but also the homes. They even threaten the residents saying: “Break your legs if you go out, tear your mouth if you talk back.”
The epidemic has spread to nearby cities from Dalian, Liaoning Province. On July 29, confirmed cases related to Dalian City were reported in Beijing. At the moment, all kindergartens and 1,614 cultural services establishments are all closed in Dalian City.
