China: Officials in Hebei Province impose lockdown measures in Langfang City as of March 15

Event

Officials in Hebei Province have imposed lockdown measures in Langfang City as of March 15 due to COVID-19 activity. Stay-home measures are in effect throughout Langfang and in high- and medium-risk areas in Hebei Province; exceptions may be possible for emergencies and essential reasons. The government has designated Geyu Town in Anci District, Langfang, as high risk, and Taohe and Taoyuan villages in Donggugang Town as medium risk. In other parts of Hebei Province, Yuansongzhuang Village in Xingtai City and Fuxi District in Cangzhou City are classified as medium risk as of March 15. Authorities will restrict travel to and from all communities in Langfang, and high- and medium-risk areas in Hebei Province; security personnel has set up checkpoints to ensure compliance with the movement restrictions. Authorities typically extend measures until two weeks after the latest date of newly confirmed community cases. Officials will probably carry out several rounds of testing in these locations before easing restrictions. Nonessential business closures and restrictions on public transport are likely in the affected areas.

Provincial and municipal governments may require testing and/or quarantine for travelers from the affected areas in Hebei Province; some local governments may ban travelers with a recent travel history to such locations. Officials could launch testing operations in other areas of Hebei Province; several rounds of testing in high- and medium-risk areas are likely before restrictions ease. Officials could place additional communities or cities under movement controls if more COVID-19 cases are found.

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.