Some places in China (example: Hebei, Beijing, Dalian etc.) recently reported confirmed or asymptomatic COVID-19 cases. Winter and lower temperatures play a challenging role in most flu diseases. Prevention and control of COVID-19 is now even more critical. All students are requested to follow precautions and cooperate with the regulations.
51 new cases reported in Hebei on Jan. 6th
Report by China Daily
The COVID-19 outbreak in Hebei province is still developing and the situation is serious, experts said, calling for more decisive and strict measures to contain the virus.
Hebei has reported new local cases for five consecutive days since the outbreak started over the weekend. The provincial health commission reported on Thursday another 51 confirmed cases and 69 asymptomatic carriers, bringing the province's total confirmed cases to 90.
STUDENTS ARE THEREFORE INFORMED NOT TO TRAVEL OUT OF ZHENJIANG. PLEASE AVOID THE RISKS OF INFECTION AND/OR EVEN THE PERSONAL FINANCIAL TROUBLE CAUSED BY QUARANTITINE AND OTHER PANDEMIC PREVENTION PROTOCOLS. WE CANNOT PREDICT WHEN AND WHERE THE CASES CAN BE FOUND. CONSIDERING THE SERIOUSNESS WE STRONGLY REQUIRE STUDENTS TO STAY IN ZHENJIANG DURING THE VACATIONS.
Students who failed to follow JSU's, Zhenjiang's or China's pandemic prevention measures shall be resposnsible and charged according to respective regulations or laws.
Due to latest developments in pandemic situation, Zhenjiang government has issued urgent notices and reminders for Winter and Spring season.
Zhengjiang Regulations
Published by Zhenjiang Govt.
1. Arrange travel only if emergency
If the travel is not necessary or if not an emergency, please do not leave Zhenjiang. Avoid travel to risk areas (listed at the bottom of the post). If you travelled & returned from risk areas, you must report at local community office (or university). Such people must undergo centralised quarantine and take COVID tests (paid).
2. Avoid gatherings
All gatherings must be cancelled and everyone are hereby informed not to organize/participate in parties, celebrations and other kinds of unnecessary gatherings. Online wishes/events/celebrations are encouraged and family gatherings must be limited to less than 10 people with enough distances. People with fever and flu-like symptoms must not join gatherings.
3. Follow preventive measures
Use of masks, one meter distances, temperature monitoring etc must be observed at all times. Disinfection and frequent handwash with soap/alcholic rubs are important.
4. Caution while shopping
Take caution while purchasing frozen food products. Purchase from standard sources only. There have been cases of COVID-19 virus in many imported frozen products. Everyone are reminded to take caution in purchase, transport, cleaning, cooking, and consumption.
5. Personal protection & safety
For your safety and health, please monitor personal health status of yourself and your loved ones. In case of any symptoms, please go to fever clinics immediately and get tested. Do not go to public places until your health status have been tested.
