11 Mar 2022 | 10:05 AM UTC
China: Officials maintaining tighter COVID-19 curbs in parts of Fangchenggang, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as of March 11 /update 3
Officials continue to impose tighter COVID-19 curbs in areas of Fangchenggang, Guangxi, China, as of March 11. Disruptions likely.
Event
Authorities continue to enforce tight curbs in medium-risk areas of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region as of March 11. Officials are designating two areas in Fangchenggang’s Dongzhong and Naliang towns. Officials require residents of and individuals with recent exposure to the locations to remain in their homes; exceptions may be possible for emergencies and essential reasons. Authorities are restricting travel to and from the affected communities. Security personnel will enforce checkpoints in these areas to ensure compliance with movement restrictions. Authorities typically extend measures until two weeks after the latest date of newly confirmed community cases. Officials will likely carry out several rounds of testing in the affected areas before easing restrictions.
Strict controls such as stay-at-home orders, and closure of nonessential businesses are probable in affected locations with COVID-19 cases, as well as adjacent areas. Several rounds of mass testing are almost certain in areas under stay-at-home orders. Increased health screenings will likely continue at border checkpoints, ports, and other passenger transport hubs throughout Guangxi. Supply chain delays and disruptions remain possible at border checkpoints in Guangxi due to COVID-19 health protocols. Other provincial and municipal governments will probably require individuals who have recently traveled to medium-risk areas in Guangxi to undergo COVID-19 testing and/or mandatory institutional quarantine periods.
Advice
Strictly heed the instructions of authorities. Remain cooperative if approached and questioned by law enforcement officers. Confirm appointments and travel reservations due to possible restrictions.
