The central Chinese city of Wuhan conducted more than 6.5 million novel coronavirus tests in just 9 days, according to state media
Wuhan's ambitious citywide nucleic acid testing drive came after six new cases emerged in a residential community earlier this month -- the first time local infections were reported following the city's emergence from its months-long lockdown in April.From May 15 to May 23, swab test samples were collected from more than nine million residents, China's state-broadcaster CCTV reported, accounting for more than 80% of the city's total population of 11 million.
The mass testing identified 198 asymptomatic cases -- people who carry the virus but do not show symptoms, according to the state-run Health Times.The speed and scope of Wuhan's testing campaign -- hailed as a"10-day battle" by local authorities -- appears to have equaled or eclipsed the testing ability of many countries, including that of the United States.Read MoreOn Friday alone, Wuhan conducted 1.47 million tests, according to CCTV.
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