China: Authorities imposing lockdown measures in Sixian County, Anhui Province, July 1 due to COVID-19 activity

Event

Officials in Anhui Province are implementing lockdown measures in Sixian County July 1 due to COVID-19 activity. As of July 1, there are at least 40 high-risk and eight medium-risk areas in Sixian County. All residents must stay at home. Entry and exit controls are in place. Mass testing is underway in Sixian and several neighboring locations in Anhui and Jiangsu provinces. Security personnel will enforce checkpoints in the county to ensure compliance with movement restrictions. Officials typically extend measures until two weeks after the latest date of newly confirmed community cases. Authorities will likely carry out several rounds of testing in Sixian County before easing restrictions.

Authorities will likely extend the measures if new COVID-19 cases emerge. Strict travel restrictions, including suspensions of the regional train, bus, and flight services, are possible. Business and transport disruptions are likely in areas affected by COVID-19 exit and entry controls. Increased health screenings are likely at airports and other passenger transport hubs in Anhui province. Other provincial and municipal governments may require individuals who have recently traveled to Sixian County to undergo COVID-19 testing and/or mandatory institutional quarantine periods.

Sixian County is approximately 200km (124 miles) northeast of Hefei.

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.