Guangdong reported rising COVID-19 cases in July

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In recent weeks, numerous social media users have shared their experiences of reinfection with the COVID-19 virus. The latest statistics from the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention indicate a concerning trend: the number of reported COVID-19 infections surged to 18,384 cases in July, an increase of 10,138 cases compared to June. Peng Jie, director of the Center for Difficult Disease Infections at the Southern Hospital of Southern Medical University, noted that COVID-19 infections are transitioning into a periodic respiratory disease, likely leading to peaks in transmission every four to five months. However, he reassured residents that there is no need for panic; appropriate preventative measures can significantly reduce the risk of infection. (Photo: Nanfang Daily) Nationally, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the positivity rate for influenza-like illness tested for COVID-19 rose from 8.9% in the first week of July to 18.7% ………………………………