Beijing records 232 COVID cases by Friday afternoon as 'community cases rise consistently'

China's capital Beijing reported 232 COVID-19 infections as of 3 pm (0700 GMT) on Friday as "cases rise consistently" and the scale of the affected areas expand, a government spokesperson said.

Beijing has seen a steady uptick in cases over the week, logging the highest daily number on Thursday.

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