Beijing has beefed up health monitoring of everyone entering to the capital to ensure that no one is missed as the capital tries to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak as Winter Olympics approaches. Now the capital city is facing threats posed by both Omicron and Delta, as well as imported cases.
All people coming or returning to Beijing will be monitored and screened. Any person who is deemed a risk will be quarantined to keep out any potential cases, Beijing municipal government said.
Those with travel history to medium-risk regions within 14 days should strictly follow epidemic rules. They're required to quarantine at home and take a nucleic acid test.
Commuters between Beijing and neighboring cities are encouraged to work from home to lower the flow of personnel. Public transportation to regions where COVID-19 cases have been detected will be suspended immediately.
To prevent secretive viral transmission within the city, Beijing will also escalate the normalized risk screen, this includes testing those working in key industries.
The anti-epidemic command center suggested residents to stay put during the upcoming Spring Festival holidays to reduce travel flow.