54 of the 55 are attributed to 'imported'' cases.
China will shut its borders to most foreigners from Saturday due to fears of a second outbreak from imported cases.
- Foreign nationals currently holding Chinese visas or residency permits will be temporarily banned from entering
- government is also suspending all visa-free transit and visa-on-landing programs
- People holding diplomatic passports are exempted
- Foreign nationals who must visit China out of necessity need to apply for new visas
- holders of Chinese visas issued after Thursday will be allowed into the country
China totals now:
- 81,340 cases
- 3,292 deaths
