Chinese city shuts down over COVID outbreak worry after three new cases found

Officials in Harbin, northeast China, say national-level health officials have been dispatched to the city to deal with what appears to be a coronavirus outbreak. The city of 9.5 million people reported three infection cases Wednesday, a day after discovering the first case of community transmission. After the initial finding, authorities started mass testing and closed schools. The city also ordered businesses like mahjong parlours, cinemas and gyms to shut. City authorities say residents must display a negative virus test to be able to leave for only essential travel. Otherwise, people are being told to stay home. China has been…