Omicron: mass screening as border city reports over half China’s new coronavirus infections

Baise in southwestern China ordered citywide mass coronavirus screening on Friday after reporting 33 more cases, bringing its total in this outbreak to 220 infections. The screenings began at noon and were set to cover all 12 counties and districts across Baise. The process was expected to be completed by the evening, according to the China News Service. Baise’s new cases accounted for more than half of the national tally of 56 reported on Friday, according to the National Health Commission.