Guangzhou Zengcheng District COVID-19 Prevention and Control Task-force Notice on Further Strengthening the Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures (No. 5)

Dear residents,

As our city's epidemic prevention and control efforts stand at a critical stage, it is necessary for all members of public to participate. In order to ensure the health of the general public, based on the needs of prevention and control requirements, we hereby announce the following measures:

1. Tougher travel restrictions. The general public should not leave Guangzhou or Guangdong province for non-essential reasons. Those who really need to leave Guangzhou or leave the province must have a certificate of negative nucleic acid test results from within the last 48 hours; party and government agencies, enterprises, institutions, schools and travel agencies should take the lead in implementing the requirements of not leaving Guangzhou or the province for non-essential reasons.

2. Tougher control in public places. Enclosed public spaces and entertainment venues shall be closed. Non-enclosed public places such as farmers’ markets, commercial service sites, entertainment venues, shops, libraries, parks and scenic spots shall strictly implement prevention and control measures: ensure good ventilation, cap the flow of people, check temperature and health codes of visitors, and ask visitors to wear masks.

3. Tougher control on large events. In accordance with the requirements of "canceling unnecessary large-scale events”, large-scale events and group tourism shall be suspended. During the Dragon Boat Festival, all towns, streets and villages/communities are not allowed to organize dragon boat races, festival meals and other social gatherings. Dragon boats are prohibited from launching into the water.

4. Tougher control on dine-in services. All private catering service providers (including food sellers that provide dine-in services) in the district shall suspend dine-in services. residents are encouraged to pick up food at restaurants and order take-outs. All canteens (including government agencies, institutions, schools, factories, construction sites, businesses) should implement measures such as checking temperatures, dining at different time slots, setting up dividers at tables.

5. Stricter regulations on health codes. According to the Notice on Further Strengthening the Epidemic Prevention and Control Measures (No. 18) issued by Guangzhou COVID-19 Prevention and Control Headquarters, relevant venues shall immediately apply to the village/community for an exclusive "health code" and post it at a conspicuous site at the entrance. Residents need to scan (show) the code before entry. Village /community committees and property management companies should do a good job in helping relevant venues and residents under their jurisdiction in obtaining the health codes.

6. Stricter regulation on information updates. residents must cooperate with epidemiological investigations in accordance with the law, and provide true and accurate personal and health information, and other related information. residents who have recently been to medium-and-high-risk areas or restricted places, or have been in contact with confirmed cases or their close contacts must report to the community /village committee or their employers, and cooperate with the epidemiological investigation. When visiting a medical institution, residents must not conceal their epidemiological history.

7. Greater personal protection. Residents are strongly encouraged to follow good habits such as wearing masks, washing hands, cleaning homes, and using serving chopsticks. They are encouraged to reduce gatherings, maintain social distances, take the PCR test, receive Covid-19 vaccination, closely monitor their health and live a healthy lifestyle.

8. Greater accountability. Individuals or entities that fail to implement the above-mentioned measures will be pursued legal responsibilities according to the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, The Law of the People's Republic of China on Public Security Administration Penalties,  Emergency Response Law of The People's Republic of China, and Regulations on Public Health Emergencies.

The above prevention and control measures are periodically adjusted based on the epidemic risk assessments. This notice will take effect once it is issued.

Guangzhou Zengcheng District COVID-19 Prevention and Control Task-force

June 10, 2021