The National Health Commission (NHC) recorded 31,444 locally transmitted cases on Wednesday – surpassing the previous peak of 29,317 recorded April 13 during Shanghai’s months-long lockdown, reports CNN.

Several cities has witnessed similar surge in COVID-19 cases in the past several years.

The strict lockdowns imposed in several cities has triggered protests.

On Wednesday, Beijing city registered fourth Covid-related death since last weekend.

1,648 local infections were also recorded during the period.

This is the third consecutive day when  over 1,000 cases were registered.