China: Officials in Zhejiang Province imposing tighter COVID-19 curbs in Yiwu as of Aug. 5

Event

Officials in Zhejiang Province are imposing tighter COVID-19 curbs in Yiwu as of Aug. 5. Authorities advise residents not to leave Yiwu unless necessary and encourage individuals from other areas not to enter the city. People that need to leave Yiwu must present a green health code and a negative nucleic acid test result taken within 24 hours. Mass testing is underway. Bus services are suspended through at least Aug. 8. Indoor entertainment and fitness venues must close.

Localized lockdown and stay-home measures are in place in at least 16 high-and medium-risk areas. Authorities will restrict travel to and from the affected communities and enforce checkpoints in these areas to ensure compliance with movement restrictions. Officials typically extend measures until one week after the latest date of newly confirmed community cases. Officials will likely conduct several rounds of testing in these locations before easing restrictions.

Officials could impose tighter restrictions if there are new COVID-19 cases. Strict controls, such as stay-at-home orders and closure of nonessential businesses, are possible. The government may impose gathering, business, and travel restrictions in Yiwu as a precaution if new cases emerge.

Yiwu is approximately 95 km (59 miles) south of Hangzhou.

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.