China's Wuhan reports 10 new Covid-positive cases

Wuhan, Feb 23 (IANS) Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei province, reported 10 new positive cases for Covid-19 from 10 p.m. Monday to Tuesday afternoon, local authorities have said.

As of Tuesday noon, the city had reported a total of 14 confirmed and positive cases. The 14 people in six districts include ten locals and four non-locals, said a press briefing held by the municipal government on Tuesday.

Among them, 13 attended a training session held by a company from Friday to Sunday, and one was the family member of one trainee, Xinhua news agency reported.

All 14 people have been sent to a designated local hospital for isolated treatment, said Li Tao, Deputy Secretary-General of the Wuhan municipal government.

The cases are believed to be infected with the Omicron variant.