China: Officials continue curbs in parts of Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region as of April 27

Event

Officials in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region are maintaining tighter curbs in parts of Manzhouli as of April 27 due to COVID-19 activity. Testing is underway for all residents in Manzhouli. Authorities have designated the North and South districts, as well as Dongshan and Xinhua streets in Manzhouli as medium risk. 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 these locations before easing restrictions.

Additional measures are likely if there are new COVID-19 cases. Strict controls, such as stay-at-home orders and closure of nonessential businesses, may occur in adjacent locations. Cities will likely require a negative nucleic acid test result for interprovincial travel or exiting passengers; the testing window can vary between 24-48 hours before departure. Other provincial and municipal governments may require individuals who have recently traveled to areas with higher disease activity to undergo COVID-19 testing and/or mandatory institutional quarantine periods.

Advice

Strictly heed the instructions of authorities. Avoid all nonessential operations in areas impacted by travel controls. Confirm appointments. Remain cooperative if approached and questioned by law enforcement officers.