A disinfection vehicle at work on Sunday night near the Xian Bell Tower, as officials in the northwestern Chinese city battle a Covid-19 outbreak. Photo: Getty Images
China battles Covid-19 surge in Xian with mass disinfection, more testing
- Clouds of disinfectant covered the city to combat the outbreak, with 150 new cases reported on Sunday
- Local officials have described the situation as ‘dire and complex’ with case numbers expected to remain high in coming days
A disinfection vehicle at work on Sunday night near the Xian Bell Tower, as officials in the northwestern Chinese city battle a Covid-19 outbreak. Photo: Getty Images