The Jilin Railway Station is closed temporarily on Wednesday in the aftermath of COVID-19 cluster infections
Jilin has closed schools, imposed restrictions on transport and banned gatherings as a cluster outbreak sparks fears of a new wave of Covid-19 infections.
Train and long-distance bus services have been stopped, gatherings banned and indoor public venues closed after six new cases were confirmed on Tuesday.
That brought the total to 21 community cases, with two asymptomatic patients, since the first infection in the cluster was reported a week ago.
Social gatherings have also been banned and indoor public venues – such as theatres, internet cafes, mahjong parlours and public bathhouses – have been closed until further notice, the statement said.
The city’s education bureau meanwhile announced that all schools would be closed with immediate effect, and any group activities – such as training, tutoring, competitions or exams – have been banned. Some middle school and all high school students in the city had returned to the classroom last month after a lengthy shutdown, and more were due to go back soon. Now they will all be learning from home again.
Outdoor morning markets where locals shop for groceries would also be closed from Thursday to prevent people from gathering, the city’s urban management bureau said in a statement.