This is according to Chinese state media newspaper, People's Daily

Virus

There is little details apart from the fact that these provinces are said to include Beijing and Shanghai, with the information citing local health authorities.

ICYMI, these were the numbers reported by the NHC earlier today.

I think I speak for many that the numbers reported are all up for debate still but the general verdict of the situation is that China is looking to put a more positive spin on recent developments surrounding the virus outbreak.

The key test would be to see whether or not they still see the need to keep up with more stimulus measures if things are really getting better as they claim it to be.