Beijing Goes Into Lockdown Over New COVID-19 Outbreak

A new COVID-19 outbreak in Beijing has led to over 100 cases in five days, prompting emergency measures. The outbreak is linked to a wholesale food market, but it's unclear if the virus spreads via food or packaging. The virus strain in Beijing differs from others in China, leading the WHO to request the genetic sequence from China.

How many new cases of COVID-19 were identified in the last five days?

What prompted health officials in Beijing to take emergency measures?

What is the suspected source of the new COVID-19 cases in Beijing?

What is unclear about the transmission of the virus in the recent outbreak?

What does the World Health Organization request from China regarding the new strain?