Beijing adds another risk area as 4 new COVID-19 cases emerge

A medical worker is seen at a quarantine hotel in Shunyi District of Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 31, 2020. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Beijing reported four new local COVID-19 cases between 12:01 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Tuesday, all from the same family, and their residential community has been designated as a medium-risk area starting Tuesday.

According to the city's anti-COVID-19 headquarters, the designated community is in Changping District. The city currently has one high-risk area and two medium-risk areas, all of which are in Changping.

Beijing has reported 35 local cases during the latest resurgence of COVID-19, including 33 confirmed cases and two asymptomatic carriers.