On May 3, Guangzhou reported 9 local confirmed cases (2 were previously reported as asymptomatic cases), 3 local asymptomatic cases, and 6 imported asymptomatic cases. Ten COVID-19 patients have been newly discharged, while 160 still remain in the hospital.

As of 24:00 May 3, 2022, a total of 5,614 positive cases have been reported in the city. These include 2,735 confirmed cases (1,832 imported cases and 903 local cases) and 2,879 asymptomatic cases (2,620 imported cases and 259 local cases).