China Implements Full Entry and Exit Control in Dongning City, Heilongjiang Province Amid COVID-19 Spread

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Amid the continued global spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), signs of COVID-19 outbreaks are emerging in China, where confidence in COVID-19 prevention achievements had been expressed, including city lockdowns.

According to the state-run Xinhua News Agency on the 13th, the COVID-19 Emergency Prevention and Control Headquarters of Dongning City, Heilongjiang Province, announced that from midnight on that day, entry and exit to Dongning City were completely sealed off.

Accordingly, residents living in Dongning City are prohibited from leaving the city, and outsiders are barred from entering Dongning City. Operation of vehicles, buses, taxis, and other public transportation has also been suspended.

The Dongning city authorities notified the entire city that entry and exit are completely banned except for those with permits, such as quarantine personnel, medical staff, military personnel, and rescue workers. However, pregnant women, critically ill patients, and others requiring urgent medical support are allowed to leave the city.

In China, a total of 24 new COVID-19 confirmed cases were reported on the 12th, of which 19 were imported cases and 5 were confirmed domestic cases. Among the 5 domestic cases, 4 occurred in Heilongjiang.

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